James specializes in people and planet-centred design, having spent the last 9 years designing new products, systems, and services within the climate tech sector across start-up, venture builder, and
David is a chartered architect and urban designer with expertise in transport and heritage-centered placemaking. He has experience in the design and delivery of transport, commercial, heritage,
Ellie Fletcher‑Bardsley joined the Design Council in March 2026 as the Fundraising and Partnerships Lead. In this newly created role, she is spearheading, alongside the Head of Programmes, a bold new
Kay is a Chartered Landscape Architect with an MA in Urban Design, specialising in the heritage sector. Their work revolves around navigating dynamic and challenging landscapes. Kay advocates for a
Sunand co-founded Penoyre & Prasad with Greg Penoyre in 1988. He has played a central role in the design, procurement and delivery of the majority of Penoyre & Prasad’s 300 plus projects of
Valerie Owen is a Chartered Architect, Town Planner, Development Surveyor & Environmentalist; she is an expert in sustainable development & regeneration. In her early career, Valerie specialized in
In her role as Programme Manager, Josephine supports her team to build strategic relationships and develop new work in line with our Design for Planet mission. She joined the Design Council after
Anna is a design and innovation expert with over 20 years of experience innovating products, services, and brand experiences. She uses design thinking to unlock insights, fuel ideation, and create
Barry has 30+ years’ experience in design and sustainability with brands and organizations across 25 countries. During various roles across global corporates, he has developed deep knowledge of
