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Charles Naud leads the Sustainability Tool, making ESG reporting and sustainability measurement impactful for clients and their supply chains.
James leads our Consultancy team with over 20 years of experience in product sustainability and sustainable procurement.
Hilary is Head of Supply Chain Sustainability School, where she drives the School’s growth and development.
As co-founder of Action Sustainability, Ian is a distinguished leader in sustainable business, with a career spanning several decades.
Lydia is our Head of Marketing, with over 12 years’ experience building impactful, scalable marketing across industries – from FMCG and publishing to live events, ticketing, and sustainability.
Paul leads business development for the Supply Chain Sustainability School, concentrating on broadening its network of funding and strategic partners globally.
Shaun is a distinguished leader in sustainable business, recognised with an OBE for his services to sustainability and the London 2012 Olympics.
Mel brings 22 years of expertise in procurement, supply chain management, and sustainability.
Michael joined Action Sustainability as a Project Coordinator in the Delivery team for the Supply Chain Sustainability School, focusing on offsite, digital, operational excellence & Wales.
Nate leads growth strategy with our partners in North America the US Supply Chain Sustainability School, driving supplier engagement and sustainability alignment across the built environment.
Pam is the Operations Manager at the Supply Chain Sustainability School – Ireland, supporting the School’s mission to foster a sustainable built environment through innovative education and collaboration.
Pete works in our software team supporting, developing and improving the School platform. With over ten years’ experience working on Moodle, he has a good knowledge of the inner workings of the LMS.
With 10+ years’ experience of strategic business development, Phillip has supported companies globally – from SMEs to Fortune 500 Enterprises – to deploy tactical solutions and achieve their critical objectives. With a proven track record in the built environment and ESG, he supports new and existing partners to become more sustainable through improved knowledge and capacity building.
Piraveena is responsible for UK School Marketing as well as supporting the FIR programme with their inclusion goals.
Poppy is our Project Officer for the UK and Irish Supply Chain Sustainability School, working to organise and market various training events.
Rick joined Action Sustainability in July 2022 as a Senior Business Development Executive for the Supply Chain Sustainability School.
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Michael joined Action Sustainability as a Project Coordinator in the Delivery team for the Supply Chain Sustainability School. In this role, he is responsible for setting up and arranging training sessions within Offsite, Digital, Operational Excellence & Wales, both for Partners and publicly.
Prior to joining the School, Michael worked internationally in Marketing & Event Coordinating, bridging connections between corporate entities and non-profit organisations to create social impact experiences.
Outside of work, Michael would describe himself as adventurous and multi-talented. Eating and travelling sum up his main interests and hobbies, but he also loves engaging in intense activities like scuba diving, competitive gaming, skydiving, and photography.
Pam is the Operations Manager at the Supply Chain Sustainability School – Ireland. Based in Dublin, Pam plays a vital role in driving the School’s mission to foster a sustainable built environment through innovative education and collaboration. Pam’s responsibilities cover partner management, event coordination, marketing, LMS support, networking, and resource management.
Before joining the Supply Chain Sustainability School, Pam worked with the Ministry of Jobs, Economic Development, and Innovation in British Columbia.
Originally from Vancouver, Pam has a profound appreciation for the outdoors. She loves walking, hiking, and camping, and is passionate about sharing the beauty of nature with her toddler.
Before joining us, Pete worked in software for twenty years after completing an MSc in Computing and Informatics. His experience includes website design, content management systems, e-commerce and databases as well as learning platforms.
Outside work, Pete volunteers with Woodland Trust, which gives him ample opportunity to test his frightening collection of axes, billhooks and saws.
Joining in 2025, Phil is working closely with the growth team to accelerate our GTM strategies and drive a positive impact for clients and colleagues alike.
Prior to joining Action Sustainability and the world of sales, Phil originally trained and worked as a professional actor. While he doesn’t “tread the boards” anymore, he’s a big advocate for the arts and its place within society. He’s also a keen traveller and adores the experience of visiting somewhere new and exciting!
Poppy is our Project Coordinator for the UK and Irish Supply Chain Sustainability School. She is responsible for organising and marketing training events in these areas as well as supporting other projects within the School.
Poppy is an organised and task-orientated individual with a background in managing and coordinating events of all sizes and scales. With a BcS in Event Management, Poppy has the skills and knowledge to help deliver workshops and drive event registrations.
Rick joined Action Sustainability in July 2022 as a Senior Business Development Executive for the Supply Chain Sustainability School. He holds a MSc. in Environmental Science and Technology from Lancaster University and the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
Rick’s diverse career to date has taken him internationally working in Kosovo, Australia, China, and Switzerland, notably for the United Nations Environment Programme and as an Environmental Science and Biology Teacher in Guangzhou, China. Prior to joining Action Sustainability, Rick worked as a Policy Consultant performing various impact assessments to changes in the chemical and environmental landscape for the likes of the EU Commission and UK government.
Travel and sustainability are a key passion of Rick’s which has allowed him to develop key incentives to reduce plastic pollution from tourism within Sri Lanka while working for a bespoke travel company.
A fun fact: Rick’s research in China observing the effects of endocrine disrupting chemicals in the Pearl River Delta, South China led to a publication in the Environment International Journal.
