Team PECT

Stuart is the CEO at PECT and works closely with the PECT Board on delivering the strategic direction of the organisation. He is responsible for the management of the PECT team and oversees on a number of the projects.

Previously to PECT, Stuart worked for 18 years as a consultant within the water industry, specialising in innovation, visualisation and project management.

When not at work Stuart can be found checking his emails and playing with spreadsheets. He is also becoming a keen gardener (peer pressure from the rest of the PECT team).

Antony is the Head of Sustainability for PECT and is the National Lead & Principal Sustainability Consultant for our Investors in the Environment (iiE) Accreditation Scheme.

He worked for PECT from 2001-2005, during which time he led the Business & Environment team and developed the award winning Business Environment Management Scheme and The Materials Exchange.

Since then Antony has worked on a number of local, regional and national business support programmes focused on sustainability including; Envirowise; the National Industrial Symbiosis Programme (NISP); Resource Efficiency East and Grants4Growth. Antony returned to PECT in late 2016 to work on the Business Energy Efficiency programme.

Antony is a Full Member of the Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment, a Chartered Environmentalist and has an MBA in Environmental Management.

Away from work Antony can usually be found on two wheels. He is a member of Velo-One Cycling team who race across the UK whilst raising awareness of Type 1 diabetes in children.

Trevor started his local government career as an Environmental Health Officer in the West Midlands in 1984 and progressed to the role of Director of Environmental Services and Community Services with Peterborough City Council in 2002 with responsibility for, amongst many other things, development control, transport, environmental and consumer regulation.

One common theme throughout Trevor’s career continues to be his passion for environmental protection and sustainability. He has been responsible for leading the development of city-scale strategies relating to both agendas since the 1980s with a more recent focus on the circular economy. He has too many hobbies to mention, is an avid gardener, reader and a committed football fan.

Heidi Latronico-Ferris is our Environmental Education Coordinator.  This involves working with schools and other education establishments to encourage them to become more sustainable in their practices and to be able to educate the next generation to make positive change. With over 12 years of experience working in schools and with other youth organisations she has a wealth of knowledge in Outdoor Learning including Forest Schools and also successfully gained the ECO flag award for The Queen Katherine Academy.

Heidi volunteers with the Duke of Edinburgh Award and is a Cub Scout Leader which includes her getting involved in local Gang Shows as a producer Choreographer. If she gets any free time she loves to go exploring with her family and reading a good book in the sunshine.

Tony is our Natural Environment Lead and works across multiple environmental projects most notably our Forest for Peterborough work. Tony has an environmental-based BSc honours degree, is a qualified tree surgeon and previously was a secondary school teacher and Duke of Edinburgh coordinator.

A passionate environmentalist, Tony has completed a Permaculture PDC and uses permaculture principles to increase sustainability through design and actions. He is also a qualified Forest School Leader and is enthusiastic about promoting a greater connection to nature to all the students and individuals he works with.

Outside of work, Tony is a keen outdoor person, as well as being a Mountain Leader enjoying walking in remote and upland environments. He also regularly practices bushcraft, canoeing and tends to his allotment.

Alex started at PECT in November 2020 working on the EU-funded projects BLUEPRINT to a Circular Economy and Cool Food Pro as a Project & Marketing Coordinator. In February 2022, Alex moved into the Marketing & Communications role for PECT.

Holding an MSc in Conservation & Biodiversity from the University of Exeter, she has a strong environmental research background alongside experience in corporate events management and sponsorship.

A keen interest in shouting about the work we do, Alex’s role is to spread awareness of the charity and work directly on engagement projects such as Bring it Back. Cool Food Pro & splits her time marketing PECT’s Investors in the Environment (iiE) environmental accreditation scheme.

Alex spends her free time in the great outdoors and has hiked all over the world including across a glacier in Colombia.

David joined PECT in 2015 working with Investors in the Environment as the business support officer, helping organisations identify their environmental impacts and put in place a system of action to measure, analyse and reduce their impact on the environment.

David now works with businesses as a consultant role, and is also a Project Officer and resource efficiency advisor on the Business Lincolnshire Growth scheme. Carrying out resource efficiency audits with businesses, he identifies opportunities to implement behavioural change, technology improvements, the addition of renewables, etc. to improve resource efficiency, which helps businesses save money and become more sustainable.

David has a business background working mostly in the financial sector from customer services through to client management, eventually moving into technical roles.

Outside of the office, David studies and practices Karate and when not in the dojo he can be found using his iron fists to carry out DIY at home.

Jenny is the Project Manager for our SENE (South East New Energy) Project, helping businesses apply for grants that will enable them to decarbonise through energy efficiency measures.

Previously, she has worked within Government Funded Business Support for about 15 years, as a Manufacturing Specialist for the Manufacturing Advisory Service and delivering many other programmes including Innovation & Sustainability projects.

She has extensive experience of business process improvement, across businesses of many different sizes and across many different industries and has a Masters Degree in Technology Management. She is also also a Trustee of another local charity.

Jenny spends most of her free time running a dance based fitness business, teaching 4 or 5 classes per week. She also enjoys walking, cycling and socialising!

Gemma is a Project Manager at PECT and has been working in the environmental field since 2005. She has worked with a variety of public, non-profit and private sector organisations, including Tate, the Cambridge Conservation Initiative and Essex County Council, to shape and implement their environmental strategies.

Gemma has a master’s degree in environmental policy and enjoys collaborating with teams and individuals to find the best solutions for people and planet.

A lifelong foodie, she loves growing, cooking and most of all, eating! In her spare time she enjoys playing netball with her local team and exploring the great outdoors.

Camilla is a keen environmentalist with a strong knowledge in the area of resource efficiency and a strong advocate of businesses improving their sustainability performance.  She has previously worked for WasteWatch and London Remade, before setting up her own freelance research, project management and communications work in the environmental sector.  She has also delivered energy efficiency, sustainable transport and waste reduction projects in her home town and has experience of running programmes in the Humanitarian Aid and Arts sectors. She has recently completed the Certificate of Business Sustainability Management at the Cambridge Institute of Sustainability Leadership. 

Henry is the Energy and Communities Project Manager at PECT having graduated from the University of Leeds in BSc Sustainability and Environmental Management (IEMA) with a year working at the European Headquarters of Samsung Electronics in their Sustainability team in Surrey. Henry also has experience as an Energy Manager for a large UK leisure and retail company as well as work experience in the recycling of plastic and paper packaging.

Henry has worked abroad in Australia in the agriculture sector and taught English as a foreign language in China for a three-year period whilst studying a Primary PGCE course at the University of Cambridge.

Henry enjoys athletics and cross-country running having performed at a high level through school and university; he also likes watching and playing football.

Leah coordinates the Bring it Back project which aims to remove the barriers to reusable packaging schemes through the delivery of five pilots throughout Peterborough. Leah also manages the delivery of the Library of Things in Peterborough Central Library, which aims to save waste and reduce carbon via making useful household items available to borrow, as well as working with community groups to provide events and workshops for locals to upskill or learn something new.

Leah worked on Blueprint to a Circular Economy which aimed to help local authorities transition to a circular economy with the creation of the Blueprint Model, circular economy training and targeted community pilot projects.

Before PECT, Leah studied BA Geography and MA Sustainable Development at University. She has a keen interest in environmental justice, worldviews of development and sustainable development. Being able to make a difference in her current role is a key motivation for working at PECT.

Leah enjoys keeping active in her spare time and enjoying the outdoors.

Oli is project coordinator for our LEAD Energy Van Project, before this he worked as a Business Advisor on our SENE (South East New Energy) Project, helping businesses apply for grants that will enable them to decarbonise through energy efficiency measures.

Previously, he worked for Hunts Forum supporting local charities and is keen to bring the experience from that role, along with his background of running his own businesses, into the environmental sector.

Outside of work, Oli loves spending time outdoors, is a member of his local triathlon club and has recently finished converting a campervan. He also likes to get involved with volunteer projects in his hometown of St Neots.

Nadia joined PECT with over 15 years’ experience in the events industry, promoting sustainable event solutions to her clients across Scandinavia, Iceland, and the Alps. With a BA in Media Communications, Nadia is currently completing her MA in Archaeology and Heritage. Through her studies and work, Nadia has developed a deeper understanding and consideration for our environment which she hopes to bring to the Peterborough Accelerated Net Zero project.

In her spare time Nadia enjoys spending time with her young family, attending archaeology talks, countryside walks, and keeping fit.

Hannah joined PECT in September 2023 working as a Sustainability Advisor on our national accreditation scheme, Investors in the Environment (iiE). After completing an MSci in Environmental Biology at the University of Nottingham, Hannah started in the environmental charity sector working on a citizen science project to tackle plastic pollution in rivers across Merseyside, Cheshire, and Greater Manchester.

She also has experience in mental health charities, having previously volunteered for Nottingham Nightline for four years. She currently provides support to people of all ages and backgrounds as a volunteer for Beat.

When she’s not working or volunteering, Hannah can be found either birdwatching, gaming, or practicing yoga.

Jemima has two roles at PECT one being within the iiE team as a Sustainability Advisor, and now works as the Green Social Prescribing Link Worker for our Healthy Green Orton project, splitting her time at PECT and at Nene Valley Hodgson Medical Practice. 

She holds a BSc in Biological Sciences at the University of Exeter, and before university she spent several months in Sri Lanka for a research internship with a team of marine biologists.

Outside of work Jemima enjoys Muay Thai, surfing and feeding the garden birds.

Keith joined the PECT team as a Project Officer in February 2023, to work on the CHESS project providing an energy advice service to households across Cambridgeshire.

He has previously spent many years working in Local Authority Property Services and Social Housing. For the past 15 years he has worked as a Surveyor, on both commercial and residential portfolios, and producing energy performance certificates as a domestic energy assessor.

Away from work, Keith can be found spending too much time following football,  he also enjoys a long country walk, especially one that ends in a nice pub.

Rachael joined PECT to work on the CHESS project, providing energy advice and support to people around Cambridgeshire.

She has a Master’s degree in Smart Grid and Demand Management and spent time working for a company that installs small scale renewable energy technologies. She has also done a wide range of other roles, usually with a customer support focus.

Outside of work, Rachael loves doing lots of different outdoor activities and exploring nature, doing crafts, and playing boardgames.

Dani joined PECT in November 2023 to be part of the Cambridge Green Business project. This project helps businesses to reduce their carbon footprint and implement positive environmental changes.

She has a Law degree and her primary research analysed UK commercial environmental regulation. Dani worked in software before PECT as an Implementation Associate, training SMEs on job management software, assisting with change management, and developing custom solutions.

Outside of work, (and now inside of work) Dani has a passion for the environment and sustainability taking steps to reduce her impact, as well as educating and encouraging others. She loves to read, go to comedy and music gigs, and listen to vinyl.

Banging the drum for PECT, Philip works across different projects to amplify awareness of the charity and its work. Creating engaging, impactful content is his forte.

Before joining PECT, Philip worked as a journalist for an award-winning outdoors magazine. He wrote and edited inspiring and enlightening articles about exploring the UK on foot, championing public transport and sustainable outdoor gear.

In his spare time, Philip loves walking – in all its guises, from coastal rambling to alpine scrambling – running, birdwatching, and tending his tiny veg plot. He also has a penchant for the past and loves all things relating to local history.

Eirini is a Sustainability Advisor within the iiE team. She holds a BSc Biology from the University of Sheffield, MSc Marine Conservation from the University of Aberdeen where she focused her thesis on the effect of climate change in marine animal fertility. She has a strong interest in sustainability and wildlife conservation and her previous experience involves working in the sports industry. In her spare time Eirini’s interests including hiking, baking and volunteering.

Lina joined the iiE team in 2024 as Sustainability Advisor. She holds a degree in BASC Global Challenges Planetary Health, which sparked her passion for sustainable development. Lina is particularly interested in sustainable real estate investment and development, aiming to integrate these principles in her career.

Outside of work, Lina enjoys travelling, exploring new foods and spending time with animals.

Toby has worked in the environment sector for the last 30 years, in research, consultancy and public service. He is currently Director of Environment and Corporate Affairs at Southern Water, and was previously an Executive Director of the Environment Agency.

In the early parts of his career, Toby researched into looking at how changing land use can impact on the balance of greenhouse gases in our atmosphere, more recently he have been working with government and business to ensure we are both prepared for and reducing the impacts of climate change. He believes passionately that protecting and enhancing the environment is good for people, communities and business.

Chloe works for the Knowledge Transfer Network, the UK’s innovation network, as a Knowledge Transfer Manager in the Projects and European Programmes Team. Most recently, she has been working as programme manager for a start-up accelerator programme for UK academics focusing on Cyber Security ideas.

Having previously spent eight years as Chief of Staff for a Member of Parliament, she is a public affairs professional with varied experience across campaigns, project management, communications, speech writing, influencing, lobbying, policy, strategy, consultation and event management with national and local government.

Chloe is a life-long vegetarian and has always taken a keen interest in environmental issues. She lives in central Peterborough with her husband and two children. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, camping, gardening and walking the dog.

Dr Peter Brotherton is Director of Science and Climate Change at Natural England, the government’s official advisor on nature conservation in England. He has worked at the interface between conservation science, practice and policy for over 20 years. He was lead adviser to the Government on the England Biodiversity Strategy and an author of the influential ‘Making Space for Nature’ report. Before joining Natural England, Pete was an academic, and studied for his degree and PhD at Cambridge University.

James leads the innovation, corporate relations, communications and marketing functions at the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership, where is part of the senior leadership team.

James has worked on sustainability issues in private, public and NGO sectors. He previously set up a Business Engagement and Innovation team at Friends of the Earth to develop new ideas, business partnerships, networks and alliances. In this role he worked across environmental campaigns and programmes on climate and energy, food, resource use, nature and biodiversity. In 2011 he worked for 6 months setting up sustainable agriculture projects in high altitude communities in the Peruvian Andes.

He held a variety of senior commercial roles at Vodafone UK developing strategic partnerships and new routes to market and founded a digital media startup in 2008.

James holds a BSc (Rural Estate Management) and a Master’s in Leadership for Sustainable Development. He is a Board Trustee of two sustainability-focussed NGOs, PECT and TPI – The Partnering Initiative, where he brings sustainable business, commercial, and leadership experience.

Steven is a Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers specialising in the shaping and deliver of sustainable investments in flood and coastal resilience. With a UK wide and international career spanning more than 27 years, Steven takes great delight in working with people and partners to build the connections between water, people and place.

In line with PECT’s vision, Steven is committed to using his skills, influence and networks to create great places that are sensitive to future risks and opportunities, and leave a positive legacy for people and the environment.

Outside of work Steven can usually be found near a river, the sea or the mountains.

Having commenced my training in 2008, I qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 2014 and have taken a keen interest in the voluntary sector ever since.

I have taken part in numerous events to raise money for charitable organisations including a 75km walk in day, the national three peaks challenge and abseiling down Peterborough Cathedral. I am always on the look out for new ways to challenge myself.

I was first introduced to PECT through the Investors in the Environment accreditation and was part of the award-winning team which culminated in us achieving the Overall Achiever Small Business Award 2015/16 and a Green Apple Award.

I am still the Green Champion of the Azets Peterborough Office and I am always seeking ways to improve our environmental impact both in our working and personal lives.

Born and bred in Peterborough, Penny is currently Head of Commercial Activities for The Cresset, part of YMCA Trinity Group where she has worked since leaving school. Specialising in marketing and communications, Penny is also a member of the Peterborough Cultural Alliance and has a strong belief in the benefits of collaboration, culture, and the environment on quality of life.

Outside of work Penny is a music fan, and is never happier than when camping in the muddy madness of Glastonbury festival which she has been attending either as a customer or a volunteer for the past 15 years.