Anne Gillespie
Strategic Lead | Rangeland Stewardship Council (RSC)About Speaker
Anne Gillespie is the Strategic Lead of the Rangeland Stewardship Council (RSC), guiding the organisation in advancing sustainable rangeland management through inclusive governance and collaborative approaches. A globally recognised expert in sustainable textiles and ethical supply chains, she previously served as Director of Impact Acceleration at Textile Exchange. During her 20 years with the organisation, she led the development of industry-defining standards, including the Organic Content Standard, Global Recycled Standard, Responsible Wool Standard, and Responsible Down Standard, as well as initiatives like the Leather Impact Accelerator and credit trading systems. With earlier experience as a product manager at Mountain Equipment Co-op—where she transitioned the cotton program to organic—and as co-founder of Continuum Textiles, Anne has long been at the forefront of sustainable innovation.