Adam Read appointed CIWM Board of Trustees Chair
Dr Adam Read has been appointed Chair of the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management’s (CIWM) Board of Trustees, succeeding Liz Parkes.
Read is Chief Sustainability and External Affairs Officer at Suez, where he is responsible for government engagement, communications and education. He previously served as CIWM’s 105th President.
Both Read and Parkes joined the current Board in 2019, following changes to CIWM’s governance structures.
In his new role, Read will oversee the institution’s governance and strategic direction.
He said: “It is an honour to step into the role of Chair of the Board of Trustees. CIWM plays a crucial role in supporting our sector through rapid change, and I am excited to work with the Board and our members as we continue to champion green skills and deliver our purpose to move the world beyond waste.”
Parkes is due to become CIWM President next year, following the conclusion of her term as Chair.
Iain Gulland joins Circular Economy Institute
Iain Gulland has been appointed Chair of the newly established Strategic Advisory Forum for the Circular Economy Institute (CEI).
The forum has been created following changes to the institute’s governance structure, approved by its parent organisation, the CIWM Group.
It will bring together industry experts, technical specialists and sector leaders to provide market intelligence and ensure CEI’s training, accreditation and business recognition programmes reflect professional standards and market demand.
Gulland, former Chief Executive of Zero Waste Scotland, will lead the forum in providing strategic guidance and supporting the institute’s international network of members and recognised businesses.
He said: “I am delighted to have the opportunity to lead the Strategic Advisory Forum at this exciting time for the Institute.
“The circular economy needs to be more than just a theoretical concept – it requires a global network of accredited circular professionals across all business sectors and governments to inspire and broker the transition.”
The forum will report to the CIWM Group Trustee Board and the Circular Economy Institute Board of Directors.
BMRA welcomes new policy and sustainability manager
The British Metals Recycling Association (BMRA) has appointed Rhys Brown as its new Policy and Sustainability Manager.
Brown joins the association’s Secretariat with three years’ experience in energy policy and regulation, alongside wider analytical experience across the public and private sectors.
He has previously worked at Cornwall Insight and Bramwith Consulting.
In his new role, Brown will support BMRA’s policy and public affairs work, representing members’ interests with policymakers and regulators.
He will also work with members on their decarbonisation plans, focusing on electrification, high energy costs and sustainability objectives.
His work will include helping members navigate the practical challenges of adopting greener operating practices amid a challenging economic climate.
WATA appoints Kalex managing director to Executive Board
The Washed Aggregate Trade Association (WATA) has appointed Ian Bailey, Managing Director of Kalex, to its Executive Board.
Bailey brings more than 30 years’ experience in construction and waste management consultancy, working in environmental permitting, regulatory compliance and technical waste management.
As a supplier representative on the Board, he will provide technical and regulatory expertise to support WATA’s work, including its campaign for Fine Aggregate Material (FAM) to be recognised as a resource rather than a waste.
Andy Hill, Chief Executive of WATA, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Ian to the WATA Executive Board. His extensive experience in waste management and regulatory compliance will bring valuable expertise to our work, particularly as we continue to champion the recognition of fine aggregate material as a resource.
“We look forward to working with him to represent our members and support the future of the washed aggregates sector.”
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