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What is your role and what does it involve?

I am ¹û¶³Ó°Ôºâ€™s Director of Sustainability – a role that involves working across the University to deliver the sustainability commitments which we set out in the 2019 Sustainability Strategy.

How long have you been at ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº and what was your previous role?

I’ve now been at ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº for 11 years prior to which I worked as Head of Sustainability for the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA).

What working achievement or initiative are you most proud of?

Obviously, the work at both the ODA and ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº have been important to me. On the Olympics, I believe we established the bar for delivering ambitious sustainability goals across complex regeneration projects – something which is still regarded as a benchmark for the UK construction industry. The lessons I learned from this project have stayed with me and helped to guide some of the things which I’ve done at ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº.

At ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº, I am proud of what the Sustainability team has achieved over its 11 years – reflected in the number of people who work with us across the University. Last year, we had over 100 teams helping us to tackle our impact in ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº offices and labs.

Tell us about a project you are working on now which is top of your to-do list.

Obviously, I am working to drive forward our commitment to be net zero by 2030. This requires a change in the way we operate – to reduce unnecessary energy use and waste - and we will need everyone to play a part.

What is your favourite album, film and novel?

Album – Trans-Europe Express (Kraftwerk); Film – Belleville Rendezvous; Novel – Wind-Up Bird Chronicle

What is your favourite joke (pre-watershed)?

Went to the zoo the other day but there was only one animal…..Shih Tzu!

What advice would you give your younger self?

Go for a bike ride!

What would it surprise people to know about you?

I love maps!

What is your favourite place?

I lived in Kichijoji in Tokyo for 3 years and still miss the buzz of the town.