Gordon Roddick

Gordon Roddick was a British entrepreneur best known as the co-founder of The Body Shop, a pioneering cosmetics company dedicated to ethical sourcing and environmental sustainability. Along with his wife, Anita Roddick, he helped popularize socially responsible business practices, emphasizing cruelty-free products, community trade, and environmental activism. Beyond business, he was involved in philanthropy, supporting various social causes. Roddick’s work influenced the cosmetics industry to adopt more ethical standards, making him a respected figure in corporate social responsibility. His leadership contributed to a global movement toward more ethical consumerism and environmentally conscious entrepreneurship.