Our Trustees
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.
CIWM Presidential Team
The Presidential Team are also Trustees.
President: Vicki Hughes FCIWM
Vicki 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.
Senior Vice President: Liz Parkes MBE FCIWM
Liz 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 FCIWM
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
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.
Early Careers President: Emma Mulligan
As a Senior Consultant at Rooted with experience at firms like WSP and AECOM, Emma has a strong background in sustainability and waste management, alongside CIWM leadership roles. Emma is dedicated to empowering the next generation of professionals by building an inclusive, dynamic community focused on collaboration, skills, and driving change.
CIWM Trustees
Iain Gulland MCIWM
Iain Gulland is an internationally recognised leader in the circular economy and former CEO of Zero Waste Scotland. He brings extensive global and national experience driving net-zero transitions, sustainable resource management, and legislative change across the sector.
Trevor Nicoll FCIWM
Trevor is the Assistant Director for Environment & Operations at St Helens Council, responsible for front-line services and climate change. Trevor is an experienced operational resources and environmental professional providing services to residents in an efficient and sustainable manner.
Richard Hulland MCIWM
Richard 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
Anna 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
Adam 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.
Tim Walker FCIWM
Having been active in environmental services for many years, Tim is now Acting Chief Executive of Northern Ireland's waste partnership, arc21. Prior to that, he headed up waste management at Belfast City Council and also sat on or chaired a variety of boards.
Duncan Simpson FCIWM
Duncan 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
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.
Help shape the future of sustainable resource management
Each November, we begin recruitment of our Junior Vice President, and in Spring each year we recruit for new members of the Trustee Board. At least two Trustees retire each year, and new Trustees are appointed by selection committee.
Our members come from all walks of life, and we are keen to reflect this in our volunteer groups, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because we know it makes CIWM stronger. We welcome applicants regardless of gender or gender identity, age, disability, race, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.
To find out about our next recruitment round and get more information on the role, please email governance@ciwm.co.uk.