Aquayemi-Claude Garnett Akinsanya is an award-winning UK social entrepreneur, sustainability advocate, keynote speaker, author, and international campaign leader. He is the Founder and CEO of Garnetts Clothing Brand & Range, a nonprofit sustainable fashion initiative promoting environmental responsibility, social justice, and ethical consumerism.
With more than eight years of experience in advocacy, communications, public engagement, and leadership, he has worked with global organizations, NGOs, youth movements, and public institutions across climate action, diversity and inclusion, education, disability rights, and social justice.
He also founded The Claudes SEN Law Campaign and Fridays For Future Richmond. His contributions to sustainable fashion and social impact earned him a 2024 Global Recognition Award. A ForbesBLK member and Forbes Under 30 nominee, he brings broad expertise in communications, strategic campaigns, creativity, and social impact, along with a strong commitment to fairness, inclusion, integrity, and global representation as a judge.