Rob Gardner

Rob Gardner is a visionary sustainability keynote speaker and expert in sustainable finance. As the CEO and Co-Founder of Rebalance Earth, Rob is dedicated to transforming the relationship between finance and nature, focusing on climate change mitigation and biodiversity protection. With a career spanning over two decades, Rob has consistently been at the forefront of integrating sustainability into financial systems, making him a leading voice in the movement to align business with environmental goals.

Rob’s career began with a strong academic foundation, earning a BA in Geography from the University of Oxford, specialising in glaciology and hydrology. His understanding of environmental systems, particularly water and climate, has influenced his approach to finance. After starting his professional career at Deutsche Bank and later Merrill Lynch, Rob co-founded Redington in 2006, a pensions consultancy that now manages the financial futures of millions through innovative, sustainable investment strategies. His work at Redington has been pivotal in reshaping the pension industry, aligning long-term financial security with environmental responsibility.

Over the course of his career, Rob has accumulated an impressive list of achievements. Notably, under his leadership, St. James’s Place became the first wealth manager globally to join the Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance, achieving a 25% reduction in carbon intensity ahead of its 2025 goal. In 2023, he co-founded Rebalance Earth, an initiative aimed at scaling nature-based solutions to address climate and biodiversity crises. In addition, Rob founded RedSTART, a charity that teaches financial literacy to young people, empowering the next generation to make sustainable financial decisions.

Rob Gardner is an engaging and passionate keynote speaker, captivating audiences with his insights into sustainable finance and the urgent need for businesses to act on climate change. His talks cover a wide range of sustainability topics, including nature-based solutions, biodiversity loss, financial education, and the role of businesses in driving climate action. His ability to connect finance and environmental responsibility in an accessible and inspiring way makes him a sought-after speaker for companies and organisations looking to make sustainability a core part of their strategy.