Jo Fairley is a serial entrepreneur best known for creating the Green & Black's chocolate brand with her husband in 1991. The world’s first organic chocolate and the first-ever product to carry the UK Fairtrade Mark, Green & Black’s is approaching a $100 million a year brand, where Jo remains a ‘Chocolate Ambassador’. In 2005, the brand was purchased by Cadbury’s, cementing it as not only an ethical leader but a household name.
Alongside this, Jo is also the author of a bestselling series of books on beauty and well-being, The Beauty Bible, and is a regular columnist, feature writer and journalist for the world’s leading magazines. She has written for various newspapers and magazines, from The Times to The Mail on Sunday’s YOU Magazine, and as a ‘Wonder Woman’ business guru for Telegraph Woman Online. Jo is in demand as a brand consultant, alongside her ventures, which have included an organic bakery and natural food store and a nine-room wellbeing centre in her hometown of Hastings.
Most recently, she created and launched The Perfume Society, which works with the fragrance industry to improve individuals’ sense of smell in a pleasurable and engaging way.
Want to book Jo Fairley for your next event?
Email jo.fairley@getapeptalk.com, and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
Please note: we can only assist with speaking requests. For anything else, we recommend reaching out to Jo Fairley directly.
What topics does Jo Fairley specialise in?
Jo Fairley specialises in talking about entrepreneurship, beauty and well-being, fragrance industry and more.
What is Jo Fairley's speaking style like?
Jo delivers insightful and engaging talks, leaving audiences inspired and eager for more. Her professionalism and ability to meet objectives consistently garner fantastic feedback from delegates and attendees alike. AI summary based on real event feedback.
Does Jo Fairley offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Jo Fairley offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.