Aisling Connaughton keynote speaker
Aisling Connaughton is a globally respected keynote speaker on sustainability, purpose-driven business, and brand transformation. She is the co-founder of Cyd Connects, a certified B Corp consultancy that supports organizations in aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and embedding sustainability into the core of their business strategy. Her work focuses on helping companies move beyond intention and into tangible, measurable action that delivers both impact and performance.
With a clear and engaging speaking style, Aisling makes sustainability accessible to leaders at every level. She breaks down ESG into practical steps, showing how organizations can unlock value, strengthen culture, and stay relevant in a rapidly shifting business landscape.
Turning ESG into growth
Sustainability is often seen as complex or overwhelming. Aisling Connaughton reframes it as a strategic opportunity. Her keynotes focus on how organizations can integrate ESG into decision-making, operations, and brand positioning in a way that drives long-term growth.
She guides audiences through how to:
- Align sustainability with business objectives
- Activate purpose across teams and leadership
- Build trust through authentic communication
- Connect ESG efforts to measurable outcomes
Her approach ensures that sustainability becomes embedded in the business, not treated as a side initiative.
From global brands to purpose-led strategy
Before co-founding Cyd Connects, Aisling built an international career in PR, marketing, and communications. She has worked with major global companies including Huawei and L’Oréal, gaining a deep understanding of brand positioning and consumer trust.
As Global Head of PR for Liz Earle Beauty Co., she led communications for one of the UK’s most respected sustainable beauty brands. This experience gives her a unique perspective on how to authentically communicate purpose and integrate sustainability into brand identity and company culture.
Her corporate background allows her to speak the language of business while driving forward sustainability agendas that are both ambitious and realistic.
Inspiring leaders and organizations
Aisling Connaughton is a TEDx speaker and a guest lecturer at leading institutions such as London Business School, EADA Barcelona, and Goldsmiths University. She is trusted by executives, entrepreneurs, and future leaders to deliver clarity and inspiration on sustainability and purpose-led leadership.
Her sessions are designed to energize leadership teams, align stakeholders, and create momentum for change. She equips audiences with a mindset shift as well as practical tools they can implement immediately.
Book Aisling Connaughton for your event
When you book Aisling Connaughton for your event, you bring in a speaker who connects strategy, purpose, and performance in a way that resonates. Her keynotes are dynamic, insightful, and tailored to organizations that want to lead with values while staying commercially strong.
She is an ideal choice for companies looking to:
- Cut through ESG complexity and create clear direction
- Align with frameworks like B Corp and the UN Global Compact
- Strengthen brand trust through authentic sustainability efforts
- Equip teams with the confidence to take action
Aisling leaves audiences motivated, informed, and ready to move forward with clarity. Her ability to translate sustainability into a business advantage makes her a powerful voice for organizations aiming to thrive in a purpose-led economy.
