Ingrid Richardson

Ingrid Richardson is the Global Director of Sustainability Impact & Assurance at Unilever, responsible for impact measurement and verification across Nature, Livelihood, and Climate programs. With a background in sustainable sourcing, Ingrid authored Unilever’s People & Nature Policy and advanced deforestation-free sourcing practices. Prior to Unilever, Ingrid served as an Economic Development Consultant at World Vision Australia, managing value chain projects in Asia and Africa, and worked with SNV on project quality management in over eight countries. Ingrid's earlier roles include analyzing agribusiness trends at Rabobank and contributing to agricultural policy as a Graduate in the Australian Government Department of Agriculture. Educational qualifications include an MSc in Sustainable Development from SOAS University of London and a Bachelor of Agricultural Science from the University of Melbourne, complemented by a Diploma in Italian.