The Board of Directors is the governing body of the Association, responsible for providing strategic leadership and the ultimate direction of the organisation. Although the Board work together for the best interests of the Association and its members, each Director has their own focus and passion within the wider industry.
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Adrian Wickham, ChairI believe, as a passionate member of the Board, we can protect and ensure that the future of the industry is good for all the people within it; as well as promote the industry, its disciplines, and the skills of the people within it. Equally, I wish to attract all those who may never have considered a career within the green skills sector.
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Matt NokesI am a chartered Landscape Architect with over 20 years of industry experience. I feel I offer a perspective on the Board that compliments the other Directors and focus on encouraging and promoting integrated collaboration to create high-quality landscapes. |
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Matt O'Conner, Immediate Past ChairMy vision is one of constant innovation and delivering benchmarked landscape services via a skilled and trained workforce. I will support the current Chair and Vice-Chair and am driven to ensure quality is the golden thread that runs throughout the association and its membership. |
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Richard Stone, TreasurerOn the Board, I undertake the role of Honorary Treasurer, responsible for financial reports, financial analysis, and budgeting. I take an active part in all Board activities, with a particular passion to help develop the Association’s digital offering, evolving business planning and improving processes. |
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Wayne Grills, Chief ExecutiveI’m committed to raising the Association’s profile at both government and industry levels. I support cross-industry working groups and committees, representing the Association and its members, including APPGHG, Scottish Ministerial Industry Roundtable Group and the OHRG. |
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Jake CatlingAs South Thames Chair and now a Board Director, I am in a position to continue helping GoLandscape increase industry engagement both through better story-telling on a local and national level. My other focus is the development of the Academy pilot. |
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Paul DownerI am a great believer in “giving back”, carrying out guest lectures to students and acting as a mentor to provide business advice and support less experienced companies. I am also a GoLandscape Ambassador and a Trustee of the BALI Chalk Fund. |
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Richard GillI have been on the Yorkshire & North East committee for 10 years and am currently Vice-Chair, as well as a GoLandscape Ambassador. I’m very honoured to join the Board, and look forward to helping increase membership levels, and support the industry’s leading association. |
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Ricky WhitemanAs Student Director, I promote the industry to people who may be considering a career or studying towards a qualification in the industry, sharing my experience and enthusiasm for how fulfilling and diverse a career in our industry can be. |
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