People Moves: Jonquil Hackenberg, Ellen MacArthur Foundation
Jonquil Hackenberg
Job From Eunomia Research and Consulting - CEO
Job To Ellen MacArthur Foundation - CEO
Jonquil Hackenberg has spent more than 20 years in business transformation, sustainability and the circular economy. She has particular expertise in fostering collaboration and partnerships between policymakers and businesses which will expand the Foundation’s reach.
‘I am absolutely thrilled to be stepping into the role of CEO at the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, an organisation I’ve long admired for its groundbreaking work in the circular economy,” Jonquil says.
“I have spent the best part of my career working to ensure circularity, climate response, and sustainability are at the forefront of business strategy.
“I couldn’t be more excited to lead the Foundation at such a critical moment.
“The shift to a regenerative, circular economy is no longer just a vision — it’s happening.”
In her previous role as CEO of Eunomia Research and Consulting, Jonquil set the company’s strategic direction focussed on circular, natural and carbon economies. She believes technology and AI are central to conservation and sustainability.
Jonquil was previously Global Head of Sustainability and Climate Response at PA Consulting where she led the COP26 campaign on the connections between water and carbon emissions.
Founder and Chair Dame Ellen MacArthur says: "It’s with great excitement that we welcome Jonquil as our new CEO.
“She is a strong and charismatic leader with a proven track record of engaging diverse organisations in driving systems change across industries.
“Her passion for developing people, along with a talent for building partnerships that accelerate impact, makes her the perfect person to lead us forward.”
Andrew Morlet, previous CEO at the Foundation, says: “I am delighted to welcome Jonquil as the new CEO and very much look forward to the future success of the Foundation.”
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