Heather Murphy

Heather believes business can have a positive impact on people and planet.

Heather is Kellogg’s ESG Manager, where she leads the company’s progress against its ‘Better Days’ ESG Strategy in the UK & Ireland. Heather uses her broad expertise to drive forward action within the pillars of wellbeing, hunger, sustainability, and equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Heather is experienced in engaging across sectors on the ESG agenda and creating impactful CSR, Sustainability and Responsible Business initiatives. She was previously BITC’s (Business in the Community’s) Senior Lead for the North, fostering collaboration between business leaders to tackle shared challenges and priorities in each region. She was nominated for a Northern Power Women Award in 2021 for her influence and impact on the social and environmental activities of business in the North.

Heather also has a background in corporate and community fundraising, working for national cancer charity for several years, growing and diversify their fundraising streams.

Outside of work, Heather is enjoys keeping active and being outdoors, exploring the green spaces around her home in Greater Manchester. She is a keen triathlete, runner and plays 5-aside football each week for a local team. Heather makes sure that is balanced with a love for baking and trying new recipes at home.

Hannah Bland