Meet our Wales Steering Group

I have worked as a HS&E Manager in the Plastics & Food Industry for more than 27 years working with regional responsibilities in the Nordic Countries & South Africa before starting my own HS&E consultancy company in 2017. My Clients vary from Water Treatment Companies. Automotive Manufacturing and SMEs. My main work is implementing ISO14001:2015 & ISO45001:2018 Management Systems as well providing Fire Risk Assessment Support for a large Fire Protection Company. I am also the Chair of IOSH North Wales, which provides the opportunity to bring both IOSH and ISEP together in collaboration.

Stu Meades is Director of Greener Edge Ltd, an independent energy and sustainability consultancy based in North Wales. Stu has a background in both the commercial and public sectors as well as international development programs. He is a Chartered Environmentalist and Full Member of ISEP, a Ceritified Energy Manager and has an MBA in Environmental Management. Stu specialises in developing and implementing strategies to deliver organisational decarbonisation and environmental enhancement projects.

I’ve been involved in the Environmental Management Industry around North Wales for the past 20 years, mainly managing Environmental Permits, Environmental Management Systems and Waste Issues. I also have a passion for local environment and ecology and all aspects of conservation. I’m currently Site Health, Safety and Environmental Site Manager for Horizon Nuclear Powers Wylfa Newydd Site on Anglesey. I became a Full / Chartered Environmentalist, via ISEP in 2017, and I’m an original member of the North Wales Regional Steering Group.

I’m based at the School of Natural Sciences at Bangor University where I lecture on a Strategic Environmental Management module (certified by ISEP), a Green Technologies module and several conservation modules. I’ve worked at the university since 2009 and was involved in setting up an MSc in Environmental and Business Management and an MBA in Environmental Management as part of a sustainable business project. My main research area is natural environment, health and well-being and I'm also a trained Mindfulness Teacher and run mindfulness courses and nature-based activities. I’ve been an ISEP Practitioner Member since 2012.

Rhian has worked in Civil Service, Local Government and private practice in a range of Sustainable Development and Environmental Management roles for over 22 years. For 7 years she undertook the role of Energy Conservation and latterly Carbon Management Officer at Conwy County Borough Council in North Wales. This role entailed reducing carbon emissions to meet government targets and lowering utility costs across the local authority estate and within departmental activity. Rhian is experienced in working with a range of community groups and schools which enabled her successfully transition her skills and experience to the delivery of the Healthy Homes Healthy People Project across North Wales with Warm Wales CIC. Rhian has previously worked as a Community Support Worker assisting households with accessing affordable warmth and tackling health and wellbeing. Rhian currently works as a Sustainability Manager for a Government Department with a focus on Infrastructure projects across the UK and overseas.

I am an Environmental Advisor working in the civil engineering/construction sector. My primary function is to provide organisational assurance through Environmental site audits. Ensuring not only legislative compliance but driving Environmental and Sustainability best practice, not only in the Environment Agencies construction supply chain but the wider construction industry through innovation and collaboration. I chair an Environmental managers forum bringing together supply chain partners and internal stakeholders, with the aim of sharing best practice, learning from incidents, keeping updated on legislative changes and innovation. I am involved in periodic reviews of our construction standards, having recently introduced new standards for our construction partners and design consultants on topics such as environmental awareness training, management of invasive non-native species and biosecurity. Outside of work I enjoy spending time outdoors walking, cycling and camping, but by far my favourite activity is just being in the natural environment with my son.

Alex has worked in the field of environmental management and assessment since 2000. As the Principal Environmental Officer for YGC Consultancy, Alex plays an important role upholding the ethos of ISO 14001 through the Organisations Environmental Management System. Alex's responsibilities also include the co-management of a team of 9 staff including ecologists, specialist technicians and management of specialist sub-contractors such as archaeologists and landscape architects.

I am an enthusiastic and fun loving woman with a positive attitude towards life. A mother of three children, I am always ready to learn new things and a great team player.

My name is Matthew Thomas and I have fifteen years of experience in environmental risk management. I started my career working with the Royal Air Force Land Quality Assessment Team (RAF INFRA 4 LQAT) which involved assessment of land quality across the Royal Air Force estate. I then moved on to work with a multinational engineering consultancy undertaking contaminated land assessment and remediation at fuel storage and distribution sites across the UK. I currently work for a specialist environmental consultancy delivering environmental risk management services to the hazardous goods transport industry. My role involves assisting clients with the management of their environmental risks, including the management of environmental incidents and spillages of dangerous goods, which occur during road transport operations.

I have been a member of ISEP since 2019 and am currently working towards my practitioner membership. I work for a Welsh B Corp certified and employee-owned company. I have the privilege of working with innovators who positively impact our economy and environment. I want to support these innovators to embrace the transition to a more sustainable economy by connecting them to the environmental professionals. My role requires me to stay up-to-date and well networked to ensure I am providing the best possible value to our regional and national stakeholders. These stakeholders include innovative companies, public institutions, banks, universities, and professional bodies. As I continue to grow in this industry, I am eager to learn and develop my sustainability skills to offer more value to my region. The Wales group is a fantastic team, and I am excited to help them expand their efforts in promoting sustainability across the region.

Ella is currently studying for an MSc in Environmental Business Management at Bangor University, where she is exploring how organisations can put sustainability at the heart of their operations. She previously completed a BSc in Physical Geography and Oceanography, which sparked her fascination with the natural world. Studying the oceans, climate systems, and the connections between land, sea, and atmosphere gave her a deep appreciation for environmental complexity and how human decisions shape the planet. Ella is passionate about connecting science, business, and people to create practical and lasting solutions to environmental challenges. She enjoys tackling sustainability issues and exploring how young professionals can bring fresh ideas and perspectives to organisations, supporting the adoption of innovative and responsible practices.

Franklyn is an environmental management professional and entrepreneur with a strong background in urban and regional planning. He is the CEO of M-Kris Concept Nig Ltd, a multidisciplinary firm specialising in urban planning, architectural design, and sustainable development. Passionate about green innovation, he is currently pursuing an MBA in Environmental Management. He combines academic insight with practical experience to address environmental challenges through research, advocacy, and community engagement. With over eight years of experience across the planning, construction, and environmental sectors, he is dedicated to advancing sustainable solutions that balance development with ecological preservation. Through ISEP, he aims to collaborate with like-minded professionals to promote global awareness and action toward a more sustainable future.

I am a Senior Associate Director at Jacobs specialising in Health Impact Assessment and Environmental Impact Assessment. I have worked for over twenty years in the environmental consultancy sector, working on various types of projects including energy, transport, flood risk management, and urban development. I am particularly interested the relationship between environment and society and how we can develop a built environment that helps to improve health. Sustainable development depends on us meeting the needs of the current without compromising the needs of future generations. We cannot do this unless we find ways to better protect and enhance the natural environment which underpins the ecosystems and planetary health on which we depend. I am interested in working with people across various sectors to help develop practical solutions to the various challenges we face. In my spare time, I enjoy hillwalking, running, cycling, kickboxing, art, and reading. You will often find me stomping the South Wales hills with my whippet!

I have recently become a mum and it's made me even more aware of the impact we have on the environment, both locally and further afield. I have a lot of experience in energy and environmental auditing and environmental legal compliance as I am an Environmental Engineer - currently at a semiconductor factory but I've also worked in the medical devices field. I've been an active member of the Wales ISEP group since I moved to Cardiff from Plymouth about 5 years ago, and I'm one of those rare, strange people who actually enjoys public speaking!

I am an international student from Kenya. I am an MSc student at the University of the West of England, Bristol. I am pursuing my masters in Sustainable Development in Practice. I completed my undergraduate degree in International Relations at Nottingham Trent University in 2021.

Andy has over a decade of working in the environmental assessment industry, predominantly in infrastructure engineering in consultancy. Working on development large and small, across the country and with a wide range of teams has given Andy a broad range of experience and skills. Andy is transitioning to the carbon/sustainability specialism, assisting a wide range of clients on their carbon reduction journey. Andy has over seven years of project management and stakeholder engagement experience. As a person of neurodiversity and an auto-immune condition, Andy is passionate about diversity in the sustainability sector.

With more than 17 years' experience as an environment and sustainability communications professional, Rachel England supports businesses and organisations with their sustainability communications, building clear and engaging strategies that help move the needle on climate action.

I am a waste consultant specialising in helping large businesses improve their recycling performance, reduce waste-related costs, and meet environmental compliance requirements. With a background in sustainability and a passion for practical, measurable change, I work closely with organisations to design and implement waste strategies that deliver both environmental and financial benefits. Beyond my professional role, I am committed to sustainability on a personal level and actively seek opportunities to contribute to wider industry initiatives. I enjoy sharing knowledge and building connections that help organisations move towards circular economy models and more sustainable practices. I believe that collaboration is the key to tackling environmental challenges.