Adrienne Gifford is a seasoned professional with a track record in developing transformational sustainability and corporate responsibility strategies.

With a blend of business acumen, sustainability expertise, and international development experience, Adrienne has a unique background that includes roles in management consulting, advisory in international markets, and as a Director of Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability at a leading global agri-business.

Her areas of specialization encompass sustainability and corporate responsibility market positioning, strategy development, stakeholder engagement, public-private partnership formation, corporate communications, materiality assessment, and adherence to global sustainability frameworks and reporting standards such as the U.N. SDGs, SBTI, SASB, GRI, and various certification bodies like Rainforest Alliance and SEDEX.

Adrienne's educational background includes a Master's Degree in Social Enterprise and a Bachelor of Science in International Finance, both from American University.

Throughout her career, she has held key roles including Sourcing Excellence Sustainability Manager at McCormick & Company, Global Head of Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability at Olam Spices, and consulting positions at organizations like Bowles Farming Company, ACDI/VOCA, and Booz Allen Hamilton.

Adrienne's expertise extends to areas such as storytelling, proposal writing, and public speaking on sustainability and corporate responsibility topics, enabling organizations to achieve differentiation, brand recognition, and revenue growth.