I am an environmental and heritage charity sector CEO with over 14 years of experience at C-level, hold a Master's Degree in Charity Management and I am a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA). In September 2023, I took up the reins as Chief Executive at Wimbledon and Putney Commons, leading the charity which manages 1140 acres of heathland, acid grassland, bogs, ponds/meres, secondary woodland and playing fields in South West London. The Commons has around 50% of London's remaining heathland. The Commons are a Site of Metropolitan Importance for Nature Conservation (SMINC) and about 80% has Special Site of Scientific Site Interest (SSSI) and a Special Area of Conservation (SAC) citation. In 2020 I led the successful merger of two charities to create Habitats & Heritage, increasing the scale and impact of the charity and inspired a culture of high performance and collaboration among the staff, volunteers and partner organisations.My mission is to aid nature's recovery, build climate resilience through nature-based solutions and to empower communities to engage with and value nature. I have a strong background in charity leadership, governance, soft political influencing, and stakeholder management, community development/organising/engagement. I have formed strategic partnerships with local authorities, businesses, and other charities to increase impact, enhance fundraising and income generation. I am also skilled in developing and operationalising strategies, managing and motivating teams, and growing people through performance. I am a democratic and participative leader, who values diversity, inclusion, and innovation.