Jessica Matthias | Early Career

In her early career, Jessica Matthias was a consultant for the travel, transport, and technology industries. She previously worked as a Public Relations Manager for Tribal Group and a Public Relations Account Manager for Automotive PR and provided communications, strategy, and ESG consultancy for global brands like Kennedy Space Center, British engineering brand Cosworth, the United Nations Telecommunications Union, BBOXX, and the Vienna Tourist Board.

Her academic background includes a BA from the University of Surrey, a Chartered Institute of Public Relations Diploma (MCIPR) from the University of London, and further studies in Sustainable Corporations from the Said Business School, University of Oxford.

Jessica Matthias | Sabre Corporation

Currently, Jessica Matthias is the Global Director of Sustainability at Sabre Corporation, which facilitates over 120 million hotel stays and 700 million air passengers journeys each year. Jessica focuses on innovation, employee engagement, and strategic partnerships, and is responsible for setting ambitious environmental goals to help reduce the travel industry’s carbon footprint. Under her leadership, Sabre has emerged as a pioneer of sustainable travel, and her work ensures that Sabre meets and exceeds industry standards for environmental responsibility.

Jessica Matthias | Speaking Topics

1. The future of sustainable travel: Emerging trends transforming how we explore the world.

This is a talk suitable for travel industry conferences, sustainability summits and futurist events.

It takes audiences on a journey into the future of travel, where sustainability is not just a buzzword but a driving force. Jessica highlights emerging trends like regenerative tourism, net-zero hotels, and the rise of carbon-neutral travel options. She delves into how cutting-edge advances in AI are revolutionising sustainability, illustrated with trendsetting and innovative examples from around the world.

2. From teenage mother to sustainability leader: A story of resilience, reinvention, and the power of purpose

This talk is suitable for women’s conferences, leadership, corporate, and diversity and inclusion events.

This talk tells Jessica’s personal story of defying the odds. At 21, she was told to abandon my career aspirations because she was a single mother raising a child with severe disabilities. She shares how she shattered those limitations through perseverance, education, and an unwavering passion for making a difference. From working with the United Nations and legendary astronauts to leading sustainability for a global travel tech company, her journey is a testament to resilience, reinvention, and the transformative power of purpose.

3. Your sustainable journey starts now: Simple steps for a big impact

This talk is suitable for schools, universities, community, corporate and sustainability training events.

An empowering talk that helps audiences see how they can make a difference – equipping them with practical steps to embrace sustainable living. It proves that even small changes can create a ripple effect of positive change. Jessica guides the audience on how they can reduce their carbon footprint, make conscious consumer choices, and become an advocate for change in their community. This talk aims to discover the power of individual actions in shaping a more sustainable world.

4. Empowering the next generation of sustainability leaders: Building a talent pipeline for a net zero future

This talk is suitable for educational institutions, career fairs, corporate events, and HR conferences.

Here, Jessica delves into the critical importance of nurturing young talent in the sustainability field. Drawing from her experience at Sabre Corporation, a major global travel technology company, she shares insights on mentorship, education, and career development opportunities for aspiring sustainability professionals. She discusses actionable strategies for companies to attract and retain top talent by fostering a culture of sustainability and social responsibility.

5. Sustainability as a business imperative: Five steps to get started

This talk is aimed at business conferences (for sustainable brands), management events, and industry-specific forums.

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors are no longer optional—they’re a business imperative. In this talk, Jessica provides a practical roadmap with five actionable steps for companies to integrate sustainability into their core strategies. Through real-world case studies from Sabre and other leading organisations, she explores how sustainability initiatives can drive innovation, enhance brand reputation, foster customer loyalty, and ultimately boost profitability.

Jessica Matthias | Advocacy and Volunteering

Beyond her professional achievements, Jessica is team lead for Sabre’s work with Travalyst, a not-for-profit coalition formed by Prince Harry in 2019 to drive more sustainable travel. She’s also an active member of the Global Travel & Tourism Resilience Council, where she contributes to developing best practices for making travel more sustainable and accessible. Her commitment to conservation also extends to her personal life—she volunteers at Glastonbury Festival, helping to mitigate the event’s environmental impact, which draws a quarter of a million attendees annually.

Jessica also volunteers for City Harvest London, a charity that collects, sorts, and distributes food to homeless and vulnerable people across London. The charity takes donations from some of the country’s largest supermarkets, restaurants, and other businesses in the food space. She helps the team organise and redistribute donated food to those who need it.

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