Carol Cone is internationally recognized for her work in purpose, social impact and ESG. CCOP is her third enterprise activating her personal purpose: to educate, inspire, and accelerate purpose strategy, programs and impacts for corporations, brands, nonprofits, and professionals around the globe. For more than 35 years, Cone has embraced a steadfast commitment to leading the purpose movement. Cone has executed over 250 purpose programs, conducted more than 30 research studies, hosted more than 150 episodes of her podcast Purpose 360 and authored Breakthrough Nonprofit Branding.

This extensive body of work has gained her fascinating descriptions: Purpose Queen (from the BBC), the OG of Purpose (Sustainable Brands) and “arguably the most powerful and visible figure in the world of ‘Cause Branding’” (PRWeek Power List, #18 in 2007). In recognition of her outstanding contributions to the field, Cone also received a Lifetime Achievement Award from PRWeek in 2023. Some of the most memorable moments in her career include igniting social impact movements for walking, breast cancer, heart disease, early childhood education and legitimizing purpose as business strategy; the creation of ‘Inspiring Food, Nourishing Life’ purpose for the Kerry Group; ‘Connecting People through Food they love’ for Campbell; PNC’s Grow Up Great; and ConAgra Feeding Children Better, a PRWeek Campaign of the Year winner.