Chris Monk
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From English Nature web site:
Chief Executive for Natural England appointed
Dr Helen Phillips has been appointed as the CEO Designate of Natural England, the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Margaret Beckett, announced today.
Natural England is the new statutory body that will have responsibility for conserving, enhancing and managing the natural environment.
Announcing the appointment, Mrs Beckett said: "Dr Helen Phillips has a strong vision for Natural England and a proven track record in managing change programmes. I am confident that, together with Sir Martin Doughty, the Chair Designate, she will provide the leadership to make Natural England a success.”
Dr Helen Phillips said: "I am delighted to take this appointment. My earliest priorities will be to establish good relationships with national, regional and local partners. I believe that the time is right to put land managers centre stage to improve biodiversity, landscape, access, recreation and sustainable food and farming. I intend that Natural England will be a trenchant champion for the environment, putting people at the heart of our decision making."
Sir Martin Doughty, who has recently been appointed Chair Designate of Natural England, warmly welcomed the appointment: “Helen comes to Natural England after a very successful spell as Director of the Environment Agency in Wales. Her obvious passion for, and commitment to, the natural environment will be of huge benefit in leading the work of Natural England.”
Dr Helen Phillips will step down as Director for Wales at the Environment Agency and will initially become CEO Designate of the new body. She will play a leading role in assisting the Chair in setting up Natural England before it assumes its full statutory responsibilities.
For more information visit the Defra website: www.defra.gov.uk
Chief Executive for Natural England appointed
Dr Helen Phillips has been appointed as the CEO Designate of Natural England, the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Margaret Beckett, announced today.
Natural England is the new statutory body that will have responsibility for conserving, enhancing and managing the natural environment.
Announcing the appointment, Mrs Beckett said: "Dr Helen Phillips has a strong vision for Natural England and a proven track record in managing change programmes. I am confident that, together with Sir Martin Doughty, the Chair Designate, she will provide the leadership to make Natural England a success.”
Dr Helen Phillips said: "I am delighted to take this appointment. My earliest priorities will be to establish good relationships with national, regional and local partners. I believe that the time is right to put land managers centre stage to improve biodiversity, landscape, access, recreation and sustainable food and farming. I intend that Natural England will be a trenchant champion for the environment, putting people at the heart of our decision making."
Sir Martin Doughty, who has recently been appointed Chair Designate of Natural England, warmly welcomed the appointment: “Helen comes to Natural England after a very successful spell as Director of the Environment Agency in Wales. Her obvious passion for, and commitment to, the natural environment will be of huge benefit in leading the work of Natural England.”
Dr Helen Phillips will step down as Director for Wales at the Environment Agency and will initially become CEO Designate of the new body. She will play a leading role in assisting the Chair in setting up Natural England before it assumes its full statutory responsibilities.
For more information visit the Defra website: www.defra.gov.uk