Anna Playfair-Hannay – ESG, Agribusiness & Supply Chain Strategy
DELIVERING OUTCOMES IN ESG STRATEGY, SUSTAINABILITY TRANSFORMATION, AND SUPPLY CHAIN RESILIENCE
Anna is a globally experienced ESG, sustainability and agribusiness executive who helps boards, CEOs and business owners navigate complex sustainability challenges, strengthen governance, manage risk and create long-term enterprise value.
With experience spanning agriculture, food production, retail, global supply chains and natural capital, Anna has led enterprise-scale sustainability programs across organisations managing portfolios exceeding $35 billion in value. She brings deep expertise in translating sustainability and ESG requirements into commercially practical strategies that strengthen resilience, improve stakeholder confidence and deliver measurable business outcomes.
Having held senior sustainability leadership positions within Woolworths Group and worked extensively across Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and Europe, Anna is recognised for her ability to align commercial priorities with environmental, social and governance objectives while ensuring organisations remain focused on long-term value creation.
Areas of expertise
ESG strategy & sustainability transformation: Supporting organisations to develop and implement enterprise-wide sustainability strategies that align commercial performance, stakeholder expectations and long-term business value.
Climate, net zero & emissions strategy: Advising on climate risk, Scope 3 emissions, net zero pathways, natural capital strategies, sustainability governance and practical implementation frameworks.
Agribusiness & food supply chain leadership: Deep experience across agricultural production systems, proteins, commodities, food retailing and global supply chains, helping organisations improve resilience, traceability and sustainability performance.
Responsible sourcing & ESG risk management: Designing and implementing governance frameworks covering human rights, animal welfare, ethical sourcing, modern slavery, supply chain assurance and commodity risk management.
Board advisory & stakeholder engagement:
Working with boards, executives, governments, industry bodies, producers, suppliers and community stakeholders to manage complex ESG issues and deliver sustainable outcomes.
Proven Track Record
Enterprise-scale sustainability leadership:
Led sustainability strategy and ESG implementation across multiple business units within Woolworths Group, managing environmental governance, responsible sourcing and sustainability initiatives across large and complex supply chains.Industry leadership and influence: Represented Woolworths Group on key industry forums, including the National Sheep Sustainability Framework and industry animal welfare initiatives, helping shape sustainability standards and industry-wide outcomes.
High-impact stakeholder engagement: Delivered sustainability and ESG programs through collaboration with commercial teams, suppliers, regulators, industry bodies, government stakeholders and producer groups across Australia and internationally.
Sustainable sourcing & agricultural transformation: Led initiatives supporting regenerative agriculture, certified sustainable sourcing, animal welfare improvement programs and strategic partnerships with organisations including CSIRO, WWF, MLA and RSPCA.
Global supply chain expertise: Built experience managing food, agriculture and commodity supply chains across Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and Europe, combining technical expertise with strong commercial outcomes.
Approach
Anna believes the most effective sustainability strategies create value for both businesses and the communities, producers and ecosystems that support them.
She works with organisations to cut through complexity, helping leaders identify the sustainability issues that are most material to their business and build practical, commercially grounded solutions. Her approach combines strategic thinking, stakeholder engagement and disciplined execution to ensure sustainability initiatives strengthen performance rather than compete with it.
Whether supporting climate strategy, supply chain transformation, ESG governance, agribusiness leadership or risk management, Anna focuses on helping organisations build resilient, future-ready businesses positioned for long-term success.
