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Dr Christian Dunn

senior research lecturer in the School of Natural Sciences at Bangor University

A former journalist and editor, Dr Christian Dunn is a senior research lecturer in the School of Natural Sciences at Bangor University, and associate director of the Bangor Wetlands Group. Christian is an active researcher in all aspects of wetland science and ecology, having studied wetlands around the world. Alongside his research he is an award-winning environmental campaigner and public speaker, though as a passionate advocate of the importance of wetland habitats, he is never happier than when he’s wading around them in his wellies.

Elizabeth Renski

Executive Editor of 'CLIMATE CHANGE - The New Economy'

Elizabeth has been with CLIMATE CHANGE – The New Economy since its inception. She joined CCTNE from the CEO TODAY publication, where she was the Editor from 2003 to 2008. Prior to that, from 1999 to 2002 Elizabeth was Head of Commissioning at a global publishing house. Having worked with Multinationals, SMEs, NGOs and Governments, throughout her career, Elizabeth has been fortunate to meet and interview many inspirational and forward thinking leaders, who have embraced the principles of sustainability and green growth with passion and conviction. Elizabeth has a Bachelor’s degree in English and an MA in Russian Language and Literature from the University of Gdansk. She obtained her journalism training from the NUJ in London and is also an experienced translator and interpreter. She previously lived in Australia, the USA and Poland – where she was involved in a number of climate and biodiversity projects.

Lily Bernadet

Business Developer from Storengy UK (part of ENGIE)

Lily Bernadet has been working across various teams and departments at ENGIE for the past 6 years. ENGIE has the ambition of being a major player in hydrogen. The group is committed to developing solutions based on renewable hydrogen, produced by electrolysis using a green energy supply. Lily works for Storengy UK, a company of ENGIE actively working with local partners in the North West and across the UK to develop projects the entire value chain of renewable hydrogen, from carbon-free power generation to the three key end uses: mobility, industry and energy storage.

Simon Burgess

Head of Projects, Research and Innovation at Reaseheath College

Simon joined Reaseheath as Head of Projects, Research and Innovation in 2019. He graduated in Metallurgy in 1986 and spent three years in metallurgical research before joining AEA Technology in Harwell, Oxfordshire, where he worked on renewable energy development. In 1992, Simon was seconded to Brussels to work with the European Commission and left after 18 months to set up his first company. From then, and until joining Reaseheath, Simon set-up and ran a number of businesses in areas such as renewable energy, management consulting, skin and hair care products, and contract flooring. Simon regularly works for the European Commission on EU R&D funding programmes.

Tim Boote

Founder, Protein Rebel

Tim is the founder of Protein Rebel – a protein powder company with a difference. With a background in interim marketing for food and drinks brands, Tim first conceived the idea of sustainable and 100% natural protein products back in April 2019. Protein Rebel was soon born, bringing together Tim’s passion for the environment and his love of keeping fit. Having eaten insects in Africa and realising they tasted great and were full of nutrients, Tim is keen to normalise the eating of alternative proteins, such as insects. He is committed to creating products that not only taste great, but are good for the body, gentle on the gut and kind to the planet. Tim has a BA (Hons) in Business Studies and an Mphil in Wildlife Management.