Speakers

Heather Jackson is CEO and Co-Founder of GenM - the Menopause Partner for Brands and Home of the MTick, the universal shopping symbol for menopause-friendly products. She is a visionary leader and her personal journey through perimenopause exposed the lack of education, support and product availability, was the catalyst to co-found GenM. The mission is to unite responsible brands and retailers, normalise the menopause conversation, and deliver much-needed choice, trust, and visibility to the menopausal market. Ultimately, empowering women to shop with confidence for products to improve the lived experience of menopause.  

In Heather’s previous roles, her leadership approach has transformed business culture, supporting 150 gender-balanced workplaces and nurturing the talent of over 15,000 women. Today, Heather positions GenM as a transformative force in the menopause market, which serves nearly 1 billion women globally and is valued at $600 billion by Forbes.  

Beyond her professional achievements, Heather's resilience and determination are exemplified by her successful climb up Mount Kilimanjaro, highlighting her commitment to overcoming challenges and advocating for women's health.  

Heather is a regular keynote speaker on the conference circuit and has addressed audiences across the world at events such as the UK’s Retail Week X Grocer LIVE, Financial Times Future of Retail, SupplySide West in Las Vegas and Vitafoods in Geneva. She is also a regular contributor to national media including CNN, LBC, BBC, Sky News, The Independent and The Times.