Speakers

Brett is Managing Director at employee-owned, Thomas Kneale & Co Ltd, a B2B bathroom and bedroom textiles provider. With a vision to be the most responsible SME in the UK, Brett’s leadership on sustainability has landed Thomas Kneale multiple national awards including The King’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development. With his work on carbon reduction & net zero, ethical trade and reducing in-work poverty, Brett was awarded an MBE for services to sustainability and to leadership in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours list.

Brett spent 10 years in retail management and head office roles previously, with time at Marks & Spencer, Aldi UK, Tesco and The Co-operative Group.