The External Advisory Committee:
- Represents our key stakeholders sectors (private, public and third sector)
- Includes a number of SWM members and network members
- Have professional or personal commitment to sustainable development
- Are aware of the different needs of the sub-regions and communities within the West Midlands
- Have knowledge covering our eight Sustainability Roadmap to 2030 themes
- Are representative of the diverse communities of the region
Charlene Baker
Charlene is a Founder and Director of Accelar, which exists to help organisations accelerate the green transition. She is a chartered Town Planner, and her work revolves around embedding sustainability… Read moreAndrew Bryers
I am the Head of Sustainability at Lyreco UK and Ireland. I lead on driving our social value and sustainability objectives throughout the organisation and our supply chain. Read moreNicky Conway
Nicky is Senior Sustainability Manager at Severn Trent and is responsible for supporting Severn Trent to meet its ambitious sustainability challenges including net zero, climate adaptation and natural capital… Read moreB.D. Dalton
B.D. Dalton is a investor and business owner who is focussed on delivering success whether it is helping with Wealth Management at Temple Row or consulting on growth through Rockfine Group, B.D. is enthusiastic and driven to help. Read moreChris Deaves
I am retired and live in the Shropshire Hills, just outside Ludlow. I have a strong technical background, with a degree in Physics and am a Chartered Engineer. Read moreIan Jenkinson
Ian’s background is Local Government, starting as a highways engineer, finishing as Chief Executive. During his career he dealt with every community facing service and most of the backroom processes. Read moreJesusoorefunmi Olaoye
Jesusoorefunmi Olaoye (Soore) is an Associate Project Manager at OVO Energy, working on implementing zero carbon projects for households which helps in achieving OVO’s Plan Zero aims by 2035. His experience… Read moreBeate Pesian
I am a co-founding Director of the recruitment consultancy Worksmiths. We help our clients familiarise themselves with the implementation and reporting of ESG-related measures… Read moreMossen Randeree
Mossen Randeree supports a regional energy enterprise zone connecting with industrial and business stakeholders in East Birmingham and overseeing business engagement… Read moreClaire Saltmarshe
After completing a degree in Sociology and Theology at the University of Leeds I came back to Birmingham and began my career working for various charities before moving… Read moreRichard Vaughan
Richard has an established track record delivering environmental projects and currently leads Herefordshire Council’s Sustainability & Climate Change team… Read moreJessica Wilkes-Ball
Jessica joined the ESG leadership team at Mills & Reeve in 2022 as the firms first ever Sustainability Manager. She brought with her a wealth of impressive experience… Read more