Meet our East of England Regional Steering Group

John Hill has been a part – time Independent Adviser on Environmental Management, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Business Sustainability, and Stakeholder Accountability since taking early retirement from International Energy Company, TXU Europe, as Sustainable Business Manager in 2001.

Antony is an experienced sustainability professional, programme manager and facilitator, specialising in resource efficiency and environmental management. He is a Chartered Environmentalist and full member of the Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment. Antony has over 20 years experience working on a range of publicly funded business support programmes as well as with corporate clients. He has worked in the not-for-profit sector, for local authorities and in consultancy.

Based at Suffolk County Council, David works as the Climate Emergency Programme Manager, working with stakeholders across the county and region towards the aim of a carbon neutral Suffolk. As a member of the committee he is motivated to improve the regional membership and voice. A member of IEMA since 2009, he currently holds Full and CEnv. status.

I am a postgraduate student in M.Sc Environmental Management with the University of Hertfordshire with interest in Sustainability and Climate change. I am keen to apply my knowledge and key skills gained through both my studies and industry related work experience. I have gained relevant knowledge and experience through my studies in testing and monitoring water quality and an understanding of contaminants such soil, sediments, groundwater, and surface water for the general protection of human health. Undergoing a service-learning project by volunteering in an integrated waste and pollution control program in my local community has aided my abilities in data collection and records for analysis. Modules in environmental policy and Governance have increased my knowledge of the current environmental issues, policies, and legislation of Natural resources management. My part-time employment as a care giver has made me grow in the ability to communicate and relate with people from diverse backgrounds, managing challenging situations concerning health and safety of my clients and colleagues in a professional and timely manner while sticking to team schedule.

Princess is currently a PhD student having research interests in the areas of sustainable entrepreneurship, sustainable entrepreneurship, and sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystems. She has a strong interest in sustainability activities particularly in relation to organisational action towards attaining sustainable development, and also in how developing countries address the issues of sustainability ingeniously.

My name is Alicja Holland (PIEMA) and I work in the public sector as Projects & Finance Officer of a mid-size Town Council. This role is fantastic as it allows me to enhance the town and bring all aspects of sustainability into the public forum. Working with many partners in the town, District Councils and forums and boards within the town, I can use IEMA to influence decisions and projects. I also have my own accounting business on the side which means I get to share how sustainability and finance work side by side within other businesses and help others grow their own businesses sustainably. Through this, I also teach accounting and bookkeeping as an associate lecturer for West Suffolk College, as well IEMA courses as an accredited IEMA tutor. Previously, I spent 9 years in the brewing industry and working alongside the Head of Finance and Sustainability and the Sustainability Manager at Adnams PLC which taught me a wealth of knowledge as the leading sustainable brewer in the industry at that time.

Hello! My name is Laura. I am Italian and I have been in England for nearly 8 years. I have always loved science and after university I became particularly interested in Environmental Science. I live with my boyfriend and my black and white cat. In my free time I volunteer at a local RSPCA charity shop, I like walking in the countryside and spending time with my friends.

I am an Environmental Management Masters student. My interest lies in building a sustainable business where environmental impacts are properly managed. I believe reaching out to different people will increase advocacy for everyone to take action toward environmental protection.

As a Masters student in Environmental Management and Impact Assessment at the University of East Anglia, I joined IEMA to enrich my passion for sustainability and develop expertise to protect the environment. With 7 years of experience as a Health Safety Environment Manager in Dubai, I obtained ISO 14001 and NEBOSH certifications and managed environmental initiatives for companies. Eager to further build my capabilities, I highly value IEMA's offerings to help me serve as an effective advocate for reducing ecological impacts. By combining my practical background in implementing environmental programs with the knowledge gained through my graduate studies and IEMA training, I am well-equipped to promote responsible practices that conserve resources and prevent pollution. I am enthusiastic to apply my expanding skillset and experiences to foster positive change and contribute to building a more sustainable future. My goal is to utilize my knowledge to conduct assessments, advise organizations, and develop solutions that minimize environmental harms.

Twenty-four years’ experience in environmental impact assessment (EIA), consent regimes for infrastructure projects and management systems. Prepared Environmental Statements, with a strong track record in effective EIA screening and scoping; commissioning and co-ordinating specialist contributions to EIAs; advising on scheme design in relation to environmental constraints; and liaising with planning authorities and other stakeholders. A wide range of clients has included transportation infrastructure providers utilities, property developers and local government. Based in Cambridge, England and employed by Mott MacDonald since 2008.

Benedicta Elvis-Ogbe is an accomplished Health, Safety, and Environment professional with over eight years of experience, notably at Presco Plc, where she played a key role in implementing effective HSE management systems and achieving the Round Table on Sustainable Palm oil certification for the company. In September 2024, she obtained a master’s degree in environmental management from Teesside University in the United Kingdom. Benedicta is passionate about promoting sustainable practices and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, demonstrated by her successful leadership in obtaining various international certifications. With her extensive background in safety, Environmental and sustainability, she is now seeking new opportunities in the UK to further contribute to meaningful environmental initiatives and drive safety culture within organizations.

I have worked in the sustainability sector for just 9 years, working mainly within further and higher education to improve their environmental credentials. However, I have also worked in different sectors including student recruitment into higher education and teaching English in Japan for three years. I've had a lifelong interest in the natural work and I am lucky to have been able to turn my interest into my career. I'm also passionate advocate of volunteering.

Andra has been supporting the research and development of sustainable solutions and uptake of green technologies, becoming an Associate Member of IEMA in 2022, being keen to enhance her skills and competencies and to demonstrate her personal and professional commitment to her profession and the environment. Andra has a background in Civil Engineering and Energy Efficiency and has had a continuous interest in sustainability and innovative net zero applications. For the past few years, Andra has been responsible for managing a growing network of Innovation Centres focused on industrial decarbonisation, circular economy and renewable energy, and has been working closely with technical academic experts, SMEs and industrial organisations. Currently, in her Innovation Manager role at The Carbon Trust, Andra is delivering support across a portfolio of innovative clean technologies, drawing on sector knowledge and working with innovators on building their propositions and plans to unlock new technologies, business models and collaborations.