Our Trustees and Presidential Team
Welcome to the CIWM Trustee and Presidential Team
Our Presidential Team and Trustee Board set our strategic direction and champion best practices and policy across the resources and waste management community, helping us achieve our purpose to move the world beyond waste.
Presidential Team
President: Vicki Hughes FCIWM
Term: Jun 25 - Jun 26. Biography: Vicki Hughes is the Group Business Development Director at Enva Wood Recycling and has been instrumental in launching many recycled wood products. She was at the forefront of the project to develop the Fire Prevention Plan for wood recycling, the first industry-specific guide of its kind.
Vice President: Liz Parkes FCIWM
Term: Jun 25 - Jun 26. Biography: Liz Parkes is a leader at the Environment Agency, focusing on climate change and collaborating with various government departments. She has extensive regulatory experience and is skilled at inspiring engagement beyond current politics.
Junior Vice President: Marcus Gover MCIWM
Term: Jun 23 - Jun 26. Biography: Marcus has over 25 years' experience in the environment sector and served as Chief Executive of WRAP (Waste and Resources Action Programme). Previously, he was the Commercial Director at a renewable energy start-up that produced wood pellets from forestry residues and energy crops.
Immediate Past President: David Greenfield FCIWM
Term: Jun 25 - Jun 26. Biography: David is MD and founder of SOENECS, Prof. of Circular Economy of the University of Brighton, and a founding Partner at atsaW Ventures. David is also non-executive Chair of the CIWM Enterprises Board, NED of Keep Britain Tidy, Trustee and Director of Freeside, Government Adviser to the UK, DEFRA and MHCLG.
CIWM Trustees
The CIWM Trustee Board (also known as the General Council) is the most senior volunteer group responsible for the strategic direction and management of CIWM. CIWM is committed to fostering a diverse Board and welcome applications from all eligible candidates, regardless of gender, age, disability, race, sexual orientation, or religion.
Our current Trustees are as below
Wayne Hubbard MCIWM
Term: Jun 23 - Jun 26 Biography: Wayne is the Chief Executive Officer of Relondon. He is responsible for helping producer boroughs increase recycling. Wayne has worked with Behaviour (previously WRAP) since 2008. He brings over 20 years of experience in the waste and resource management industry.
Trevor Nicoll FCIWM
Term: Jun 25 - Jun 28 Biography: Trevor Nicoll is Assistant Director for Environment & Operations at the Welsh Government, responsible for front-line services and climate change. He is an experienced operational resources and environmental professional delivering efficient and sustainable public services.
Richard Hulland MCIWM
Term: Jun 25 - Jun 28 Biography: Richard Hulland is Chief Risk & Assurance Officer for Veolia in Northern Europe, and sits on the boards of Veolia Environmental Services (UK) PLC and Veolia (ES) (UK) Ltd. He establishes business vision and strategy for safety and risk, and is a Trustee of the Veolia Environmental Trust in the UK.
Anna Willetts FCIWM
Term: Jun 24 - Jun 27 Biography: Anna Willetts is a Partner at Gunnercooke, specialising in environmental law for over 10 years. Previously, she worked as a planning and waste consultant. Anna has been a CIWM member for over 20 years and a Fellow for seven years.
Adam Read FCIWM
Term: Jun 23 - Jun 26 Biography: Adam Read is External Affairs Director at SUEZ Recycling & Recovery UK Ltd, responsible for government engagement, communications, and education. He has spent over 20 years in the resources sector as a local authority recycling officer, academic, and lecturer.
Marcus Gover MCIWM
Term: Jun 23 - Jun 26 Biography: Marcus Gover has over 25 years' experience in the environment sector and served as Chief Executive of WRAP (Waste and Resources Action Programme). Previously, he was the Commercial Director at a renewable energy start-up that produced wood pellets from forestry residues and energy crops.
Duncan Simpson FCIWM
Term: Jun 24 - Jun 27 Biography: Duncan Simpson is Owner-Director of his consultancy business, established in May 2020. Prior to this, he spent 22 years at Valpak working in extended producer responsibility. Duncan is a CIWM Fellow, Scottish Centre Councillor, and has nearly 30 years of experience in the public and private sectors.
Honorary Treasurer: John Kutner FCIWM
Term: Jun 25 - Jun 28 Biography: John is currently Chair of the Investment Committee for Iona Capital. John also sits on the board as Chair for several investee companies. John served as Finance Director and Deputy Chief Executive of Veolia Environmental Services since its establishment in the UK in 1990.
We proudly rely on the expertise of the professional resource and waste management community.
Find out how you can apply to become part of the Trustee Board.