Appointments Round Up (25/11/2024)

Environmental Audit Committee members announced

The House of Commons has formally appointed the members of the Environmental Audit Committee.

Members were agreed upon in the House of Commons after being nominated by the elected parties including Labour, the Conservatives, the Green Party and the Liberal Democrats.

The nominations were previously agreed on by the Committee of Selection before being discussed in the House of Commons. The selection committee may still propose further names to be co-opted.

Toby Perkins MP was elected chair of the Environmental Audit Committee on 11 September and will take up his post at its first meeting.

The full list of members is:

James Cropper appoints new COO for paper and packaging

Richard Broadhead has been elected chief operating officer for paper and packaging at paper company James Cropper.

Broadhead will be responsible for all elements of production and supply chain along with process improvement and customer experience.

He will report into CEO Steve Adams, who commented: “Richard was the natural choice to support the next phase of James Cropper’s bold growth strategy. He brings with him a wealth of commercial experience and a track record of exceptional leadership and spearheading change programmes.

“As we position James Cropper for future success, Richard will play an essential role in client services, business expansion, and strengthening our culture, as well as pushing the boundaries of what’s possible within the paper and packaging industry.”

Broadhead has previously held senior positions in FMCG, retail and hospitality.

Speaking on his appointment, he said: “My career began on the factory floor and it’s incredible to now be a part of James Cropper’s evolution from Victorian mill to global market leader.

“The team at James Cropper is driven by a constant need to innovate and together we’re committed to delivering groundbreaking solutions for our customers. I’ll be harnessing this ambition and exploring opportunities to invest in and develop our offering and people.”

Richard Williams selected as managing director of Bristol Waste

Bristol Waste Company has announced the selection of Richard Williams as its new managing director.

Williams has previously held senior leadership positions at Aldi, McCarthey Stone and Brigid Investments.

He will oversee the company’s operations, strategic direction, and sustainability initiatives.

Williams commented: “I am pleased to be joining Bristol Waste Company at such an exciting time.

“Bristol has held the crown for top English core city for recycling for eight years, which is a phenomenal achievement, but I think we can take it even further.

“I have children, and, like a lot of parents, I often think about the planet we’re leaving to them. If we can reduce waste, reuse as much as possible and recycle everything we can, then we’re on our way to building a better planet for the next generation, and for ourselves too.”

Severn Trent Green Power announces new managing director

Jonathon Wroe has been announced as the new managing director for Severn Trent Green Power.

Wroe has worked with parent waste company Severn Trent for over 30 years including in operations, bioresources and business transformation.

He has now joined its Energy from Waste (EfW) division Green Power from leading the Severn Trent and Hafren Dyfrdwy Operational Control Centre teams.

James Jesic, director of capital and commercial services, said: “After a thorough search and selection process, I’m delighted to appoint an exceptional candidate from within our business which is a testament to our commitment in supporting our people with their career progression.

“Jonathon is joining Green Power at a hugely exciting time. Over the last 15 years, the business has evolved to become the largest food waste recycler in the UK and gone from strength to strength through two acquisitions, delivering record level of energy generation and a solid foundation for further expansion. A strategic leader with proven operational effectiveness and a track record in driving change, Jonathon will play a critical role in Green Power’s next stage of growth.”

Wroe added: “I’m thrilled to join Green Power and lead such a successful renewable energy business. I believe sustainability can be a catalyst for positive change for our environment and communities, and the opportunity to make a difference gives me immense pride. I am looking forward to meeting the teams and working with them to continue Green Power’s mission to power the UK towards a sustainable circular economy.”

AMP Robotics selects Tim Stuart as chief executive officer

AMP Robotics has announced that Tim Stuart will replace its founder Matanya Horowitz as chief executive officer.

Horowitz will take on the role of chief technology officer. He said: “I founded AMP a decade ago with a vision to change how the world manages its waste, and I’m so proud of what our team has accomplished so far.

“We have category-defining technology that’s reshaping waste and recycling. Tim’s industry knowledge and experience will amplify our ability to compete as a major player in the industry, and I’m grateful to have him on board to help realize the full potential of what we’ve started.”

Stuart was formerly the COO of Republic Services and joined AMP’s board as its first independent director in March 2024.

He added: “The potential of meaningfully lower-cost, higher-performance recycling systems is exciting, and the ability to process municipal solid waste to further reduce environmental impact is significant. I’m impressed with everything Matanya and the AMP team have accomplished, and I’m eager to bring my deep understanding of the market to help deliver on the full potential of this technology.

“Matanya’s a brilliant technologist, and I look forward to continuing to work with him in his capacity as CTO to make our solutions pervasive with waste companies and municipalities.”