Hot 100 2020 – 70-41
By Resource | 23 April 2020 | Add a Comment
70

Dick Perry (51)
Strategic and Operational Support Manager, WRAP
"A fantastic job driving recycling in Wales"
Perry is Strategic and Operational Support Manager at WRAP, working to improve resource management to create sustainable economies.
Website(s):
https://www.wrap.org.uk/
Strategic and Operational Support Manager, WRAP
"A fantastic job driving recycling in Wales"
Perry is Strategic and Operational Support Manager at WRAP, working to improve resource management to create sustainable economies.
Website(s):
https://www.wrap.org.uk/
69

Dan Cooke (NEW)
Group Head of Sustainability, Pennon
"Tireless worker for corporate suststainabilty"
Cooke has been Group Head of Sustainability at Pennon, parent company of Viridor since April 2018, he had previously worked as Director of Communications and External Affairs at Viridor since 1999.
Website(s): https://www.pennon-group.co.uk/
Group Head of Sustainability, Pennon
"Tireless worker for corporate suststainabilty"
Cooke has been Group Head of Sustainability at Pennon, parent company of Viridor since April 2018, he had previously worked as Director of Communications and External Affairs at Viridor since 1999.
Website(s): https://www.pennon-group.co.uk/
68

Boyan Slat (RE-ENTRY)
CEO and Founder, CEO and Founder
"Making a valuable contribution at a young age"
Slat founded The Ocean Cleanup in 2013, a project to create a floating barrier to collect plastic pollution in the ocean.
Website(s): https://theoceancleanup.com/
CEO and Founder, CEO and Founder
"Making a valuable contribution at a young age"
Slat founded The Ocean Cleanup in 2013, a project to create a floating barrier to collect plastic pollution in the ocean.
Website(s): https://theoceancleanup.com/
67

Tom Szaky (NEW)
CEO and Founder, Terrracycle
"Genuinely looking for innovative ways to increase recycling"
Szaky set up Terracycle in 2001, a company that runs recycling schemes for hard-to-recycle items.
Website(s): https://www.terracycle.com/en-GB
CEO and Founder, Terrracycle
"Genuinely looking for innovative ways to increase recycling"
Szaky set up Terracycle in 2001, a company that runs recycling schemes for hard-to-recycle items.
Website(s): https://www.terracycle.com/en-GB
66

Michael Taylor (52)
Managing Director, Managing Director
"A great 'waste to resource' advocate"
Taylor is the Managing Director at Mitie’s waste business, providing sustainable facilities, property and energy management to a number of public and private-sector clients.
Website(s): https://www.mitie.com/about-mitie/
Managing Director, Managing Director
"A great 'waste to resource' advocate"
Taylor is the Managing Director at Mitie’s waste business, providing sustainable facilities, property and energy management to a number of public and private-sector clients.
Website(s): https://www.mitie.com/about-mitie/
65

Ralf Schopwinkel (NEW)
COO, Geminor
'"A driven and motivated industry innovator"
Schopwinkel has been with Geminor since November 2008, building create experience in the waste management sector.
Website(s): https://geminor.no/en/home/
COO, Geminor
'"A driven and motivated industry innovator"
Schopwinkel has been with Geminor since November 2008, building create experience in the waste management sector.
Website(s): https://geminor.no/en/home/
64

Jane Stewart (NEW)
Director, Topolytics Ltd, KCP Env Ltd
"A wealth of enthusiasm and expertise in leadership"
Director, Topolytics Ltd, KCP Env Ltd
"A wealth of enthusiasm and expertise in leadership"
Stewart has great experience in the waste and resources industry, currently a Non Executive Director at Topolytics and recently becoming the Chair of the circular Economy Investment Fund in Scotland.
Website(s): https://topolytics.com/
63

Paul Vanston (56)
CEO, INCPEN
"A clever, thoughtful leader"
A champion of waste as a resource, Vanston was head of Kent Resource Partnership before moving to help establish a partnership in Cambridgeshire. He now heads up the packaging industry organisation INCPEN.
Website(s): https://www.incpen.org/
CEO, INCPEN
"A clever, thoughtful leader"
A champion of waste as a resource, Vanston was head of Kent Resource Partnership before moving to help establish a partnership in Cambridgeshire. He now heads up the packaging industry organisation INCPEN.
Website(s): https://www.incpen.org/
62

Helen White (54)
Special Advisor, Household Food Waste Prevention, WRAP
"A fantastic figurehead for the war on food waste"
White is a food waste prevention expert who has been with WRAP for the past four years having previously worked with Resource Futures.
Website(s): https://www.wrap.org.uk/
Special Advisor, Household Food Waste Prevention, WRAP
"A fantastic figurehead for the war on food waste"
White is a food waste prevention expert who has been with WRAP for the past four years having previously worked with Resource Futures.
Website(s): https://www.wrap.org.uk/
61

Gwen frost (30)
Development and Sustainability Manager, Bristol Waste Company
"Passionate about creating a greener future for all"
Frost has been at Bristol Waste Company for the past three years after joining from Eunomia, and took the lead of the 'Slim my waste, feed my face' food waste recycling programme in Bristol.
Website(s): https://www.bristolwastecompany.co.uk/
Development and Sustainability Manager, Bristol Waste Company
"Passionate about creating a greener future for all"
Frost has been at Bristol Waste Company for the past three years after joining from Eunomia, and took the lead of the 'Slim my waste, feed my face' food waste recycling programme in Bristol.
Website(s): https://www.bristolwastecompany.co.uk/
60

Pat Jennings (NEW)
Head of Policy and Communications, CIWM
"The driving force behind CIWM's policy output"
Jennings has been at CIWM since 2015, leading the organisation's policy output. She has previously spent time at WRAP as a Media Relations Manager.
Website(s): https://www.ciwm.co.uk/
Head of Policy and Communications, CIWM
"The driving force behind CIWM's policy output"
Jennings has been at CIWM since 2015, leading the organisation's policy output. She has previously spent time at WRAP as a Media Relations Manager.
Website(s): https://www.ciwm.co.uk/
59

Caroline Lucas MP (83)
Green Party MP, Brighton Pavillion
"Promoting a fairer, greener society in the House of Commons"
The UK's first Green Party MP and former Leader, Caroline campaigns and writes on green economics, localisation and trade justice. She is a member of Parliament's Environmental Audit Committee (EAC).
Website(s): https://www.carolinelucas.com/
Green Party MP, Brighton Pavillion
"Promoting a fairer, greener society in the House of Commons"
The UK's first Green Party MP and former Leader, Caroline campaigns and writes on green economics, localisation and trade justice. She is a member of Parliament's Environmental Audit Committee (EAC).
Website(s): https://www.carolinelucas.com/
58

Sam Taylor (23)
Recycling Coordinator, St Nicks
"A driving force for grassroots zero waste action"
Taylor is the recycling coordinator at St Nicks, a centre for nature and green living in York created on a former landfill site.
Website(s): https://stnicks.org.uk/make-a-difference/our-recycling-service/
Recycling Coordinator, St Nicks
"A driving force for grassroots zero waste action"
Taylor is the recycling coordinator at St Nicks, a centre for nature and green living in York created on a former landfill site.
Website(s): https://stnicks.org.uk/make-a-difference/our-recycling-service/
57

Linda Crichton (36)
Advisor, Defra
"Crucial in shaping waste policy measures"
Crichton was at WRAP from 2004 before joining Defra to advise on packaging policy
Website(s): https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-f...
Advisor, Defra
"Crucial in shaping waste policy measures"
Crichton was at WRAP from 2004 before joining Defra to advise on packaging policy
Website(s): https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-f...
56

Jacob Hayler (74)
Executive Director, ESA
"A key influencer and leader in the sector"
Hayler joined ESA from the City in 2005 as an economist and has spent most of his time since then focused on helping to develop market-focused policies that combine environmental and economic sustainability.
Website(s): http://www.esauk.org/
Executive Director, ESA
"A key influencer and leader in the sector"
Hayler joined ESA from the City in 2005 as an economist and has spent most of his time since then focused on helping to develop market-focused policies that combine environmental and economic sustainability.
Website(s): http://www.esauk.org/
55

Charlotte Morton (NEW)
Chief Executive, Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association
"Fantastic work growing the biogas sector in the UK and internationally"
Morton has been Chief Executive of ADBA since 2009, and is also Chief Executive of the World Biogas Association.
Website(s): http://adbioresources.org/
Chief Executive, Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association
"Fantastic work growing the biogas sector in the UK and internationally"
Morton has been Chief Executive of ADBA since 2009, and is also Chief Executive of the World Biogas Association.
Website(s): http://adbioresources.org/
54

Adrian Hawkes (14)
Policy Director, Valpak Ltd
"His expertise will be pivotal in developing Extended Producer Responsibility reform"
Hawkes is Director of Policy at Valpak where he is responsible for all aspects of Valpak’s policy development and liaison with relevant enforcement agencies and governments.
Policy Director, Valpak Ltd
"His expertise will be pivotal in developing Extended Producer Responsibility reform"
Hawkes is Director of Policy at Valpak where he is responsible for all aspects of Valpak’s policy development and liaison with relevant enforcement agencies and governments.
Website(s): https://www.valpak.co.uk/
53

James Beard (NEW)
Recycling Services Manager, Valpak Ltd
"Inspiring work on the Henderson Island project"
Recycling Services Manager, Valpak Ltd
"Inspiring work on the Henderson Island project"
Beard has been with Valpak for over 12 years, and was appointed Recycling Services Manager in 2014. He particpated in an expedition to Henderson Island to research the issue of plastic pollution in 2019.
Website(s): https://www.valpak.co.uk/
52

Chris Preston (16)
Deputy Director Waste and Recycling, Defra
"Working hard to keep Defra resource policy on track"
Preston has taken a leading role in the compilation and publication of Defra's Resources and Waste Strategy.
Website(s): https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-f...
Deputy Director Waste and Recycling, Defra
"Working hard to keep Defra resource policy on track"
Preston has taken a leading role in the compilation and publication of Defra's Resources and Waste Strategy.
Website(s): https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-f...
51

Tracey Leghorn (NEW)
Chief Human Resources Officer, SUEZ recycling and recovery UK
"A role model for women in the sector"
Leghorn has been with SUEZ since 2018 and has more than 15 years in professional HR.
Website(s): https://www.suez.co.uk/en-gb
Chief Human Resources Officer, SUEZ recycling and recovery UK
"A role model for women in the sector"
Leghorn has been with SUEZ since 2018 and has more than 15 years in professional HR.
Website(s): https://www.suez.co.uk/en-gb
50

Ray Georgeson (47)
Director, Ray Georgeson Resources Ltd
"Embodies integrity and dedication to improve the sector"
Previously Chief Executive of the Resource Association, Georgeson now works as an independent consultant and is never far from the waste and resources conversation. He took interim charge of WasteAid until the appointment of a new Chief Executive.
Website(s): https://www.raygeorgesonresources.com/
Director, Ray Georgeson Resources Ltd
"Embodies integrity and dedication to improve the sector"
Previously Chief Executive of the Resource Association, Georgeson now works as an independent consultant and is never far from the waste and resources conversation. He took interim charge of WasteAid until the appointment of a new Chief Executive.
Website(s): https://www.raygeorgesonresources.com/
49

Julian Parfitt (45)
Technical Director, Anthesis Group
"Goes above and beyond for clients and colleagues"
Parfitt joined Anthesis Group in May 2014 and is an acknowledged and respected expert in the field of resource management and has extensive experience of policy evaluation, quantitative and qualitative research and the statistical analysis of waste and resource flows.
Website(s): https://www.anthesisgroup.com/
Technical Director, Anthesis Group
"Goes above and beyond for clients and colleagues"
Parfitt joined Anthesis Group in May 2014 and is an acknowledged and respected expert in the field of resource management and has extensive experience of policy evaluation, quantitative and qualitative research and the statistical analysis of waste and resource flows.
Website(s): https://www.anthesisgroup.com/
48

Martin Dorey (NEW)
Founder, #2minutebeachclean
"Influential in raising awareness of ocean plastic"
Founder, #2minutebeachclean
"Influential in raising awareness of ocean plastic"
Dorey started #2minutebeachclean in 2007 in a bid to rid beaches of plastic pollution.
Website(s): https://beachclean.net/
Website(s): https://beachclean.net/
47

Emma Elston (NEW)
Chief Executive, UKCM
"An inspirational businesswoman with a heart of gold"
Elston set up UKCM in 1998 with her husband and has gone on to become a leading fiture in the resources and waste industry. She was awarded an MBE in 2015 and is Director of the Women of the Year Awards.
Website(s): https://www.ukcontainers.co.uk/
Chief Executive, UKCM
"An inspirational businesswoman with a heart of gold"
Elston set up UKCM in 1998 with her husband and has gone on to become a leading fiture in the resources and waste industry. She was awarded an MBE in 2015 and is Director of the Women of the Year Awards.
Website(s): https://www.ukcontainers.co.uk/
46

Joan Marc Simon (NEW)
Executive Director, Zero Waste Europe
"Campaigning for environmentally-friendly policies"
Marc Simon has been Executive Director at Zero Waste Europe since 2010 and has more than 20 years of experience in environmental campaigning.
Website(s): https://zerowasteeurope.eu/
Executive Director, Zero Waste Europe
"Campaigning for environmentally-friendly policies"
Marc Simon has been Executive Director at Zero Waste Europe since 2010 and has more than 20 years of experience in environmental campaigning.
Website(s): https://zerowasteeurope.eu/
45

Sian Sutherland (11)
Co-founder, A Plastic Planet
"A mighty warrior for a plastic free planet!"
Sutherland is a Co-founder of plastics campaign group A Plastic Planet and has worked tirelessly to keep the issue of plastic waste at the heart of the public news agenda.
Website(s): https://aplasticplanet.com/
Co-founder, A Plastic Planet
"A mighty warrior for a plastic free planet!"
Sutherland is a Co-founder of plastics campaign group A Plastic Planet and has worked tirelessly to keep the issue of plastic waste at the heart of the public news agenda.
Website(s): https://aplasticplanet.com/
44

Beverley Simonson (77)
Local Authority Support Manager, Resource London, LWARB
"For supporting women in waste"
At Resource London, Simonson has been working closely with London's local authorities to increase their recycling performance for the past four years.
Website(s): https://resourcelondon.org/
Local Authority Support Manager, Resource London, LWARB
"For supporting women in waste"
At Resource London, Simonson has been working closely with London's local authorities to increase their recycling performance for the past four years.
Website(s): https://resourcelondon.org/
43

Jim McLaughlin (NEW)
CEO, Re-Read
"Dedicated to keeping books out of landfill"
McLaughlin has been CEO at Re-Read since 2012. Re-Read provides low income children, young people and families with free quality books, and offers employment opportunities to trainees and volunteers to help them develop self-esteem and confidence, while diverting waste from landfill.
Website(s): https://reread.org.uk/index.html
CEO, Re-Read
"Dedicated to keeping books out of landfill"
McLaughlin has been CEO at Re-Read since 2012. Re-Read provides low income children, young people and families with free quality books, and offers employment opportunities to trainees and volunteers to help them develop self-esteem and confidence, while diverting waste from landfill.
Website(s): https://reread.org.uk/index.html
42

Jennie Probert (NEW)
Environmental Strategy Manager, Hertfordshire Fly Tipping Group / Three Rivers DC
"A driving force in tackling fly-tipping "
Probert has over 15 years experience in waste and resources, joining Three Rivers DC in 2003, where she now works as Environmental Strategy Manager.
Environmental Strategy Manager, Hertfordshire Fly Tipping Group / Three Rivers DC
"A driving force in tackling fly-tipping "
Probert has over 15 years experience in waste and resources, joining Three Rivers DC in 2003, where she now works as Environmental Strategy Manager.
41

David Barnes (NEW)
Programme Manager – DRS and EPR, Zero Waste Scotland
"Unwavering commitment to Scottish Deposit Return Scheme preparation"
Barnes has been managing the introduction of the Scottish deposit return scheme since 2017.
Website(s): https://www.zerowastescotland.org.uk/
Programme Manager – DRS and EPR, Zero Waste Scotland
"Unwavering commitment to Scottish Deposit Return Scheme preparation"
Barnes has been managing the introduction of the Scottish deposit return scheme since 2017.
Website(s): https://www.zerowastescotland.org.uk/