A transparent, not-for-profit broker for environmental enhancement projects in Gloucestershire

Our Board

Dr Diane Hill OBE DL

Dr Diane Hill OBE DL, Chair

Diane is the Independent Chair of the GNCF Board. Diane chaired the GFirst Local Enterprise Partnership in Gloucestershire for 12 years, a founding partner of the GNCF, and was awarded an OBE in 2013 in recognition of her work towards making the GFirst LEP one of the most successful in the country. Diane was also later awarded the position of Deputy Lieutenant of Gloucestershire (2015). Before Chairing the LEP Diane was Chief Operating Officer of Super Dry for 22 years (taking the company from SME to PLC and floating on the stock market); is now also Chair of Cheltenham Festivals Charity and the NHS ‘Big Space Cancer Appeal’, as well as other roles contributing to the Gloucestershire economic growth and sustainability.

Rachel Lenane

Rachel Lenane, CEO

Rachel is GNCF’s CEO and has led the development of the business, overseeing all aspects including governance, delivery mechanisms, and relationships with stakeholders including landowners, developers, and Local Authorities. Rachel is a specialist in biodiversity net gain, natural capital investment and ecosystem services.

Alastair Chapman

Alastair Chapman, Director

Alastair is Sustainability Policy and Performance Manager at Cardiff Council, previously The Sustainability Team Lead at Forest of Dean District Council and is one of two ecology and nature conservation representatives on the Board. Alastair helps oversee that GNCF’s work directly benefits to biodiversity through nature-based solutions through both development management and planning policy. When time and conditions allow Alastair heads in to a kayak for a paddle; along the Wye or to the coast.

Sarah Danson

Sarah Danson, Director

As Head of Environment and Waste at Gloucestershire County Council, Sarah is one of our County Council representatives on the Board. Sarah was formerly Director of Strategic Growth at the GFirst LEP with strong business connections across the county. As well as representing the Council, Sarah also oversees Business Operations Management within GNCF, focusing on areas such as resourcing and business policies.

David Owen

David Owen, Director

David is Director of Economy and Environment at Gloucestershire County Council and previously the CEO of the GFirst LEP. Representing the County Council, David’s role is to support Local Planning Authorities (LPAs) in preparing for and implementing BNG, ensuring that GNCF adequately supports LPAs, and that policy and operations of GNCF work with LPA processes.

Sophia Price

Sophia Price, Director

Sophia is the Heritage and Design Manager at Cotswold District Council with a strong background in ecological science. She represents the Local Nature Partnership (LNP), and the link between GNCF and the LPAs, as well as being one of two Board members that focus on ecology and nature conservation. Sophia helps ensure GNCF takes a strategic approach to nature conservation, works fairly with landowners and provides a link between GNCF and the LNP Board.

 

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