The founder of the Body Shop was a pioneer who never compromised principle for profit. The world needs more Roddicks.
Anita Roddick campaiging with Annie Lennox and Vivienne Westwood
Anita Roddick was a truly original trailblazer. A successful businesswoman in a world where, still today, that is a rare exception. And it came with a great sense of humour and a gift for storytelling. Her ability to communicate was the driving force behind the success of the Body Shop. But her legacy will really be in an area where she was so ahead of her time: how business could and should be done so that it takes into account people and the environment.
