Keynote Address

Session A3 | Day 1, Tue 29 June, 13.30-14.00pm

Session Summary
RenewableUK is delighted to welcome Dr. Helen Phillips, Chief Executive of Natural England, who will address conference in this keynote session.

• Helen Phillips, Chief Executive, Natural England

Keynote Speaker: Helen Phillips, Chief Executive, Natural England Helen was appointed Chief Executive of Natural England in February 2006. She has 15 years experience in the environment sector gained at the Environment Agency and the National Rivers Authority. At Natural England, Helen has led a major change programme, transforming the business over the last three years. The focus of her work has been on achieving greater levels of protection and improvement for places and nature by engaging, raising and aligning people’s energy to establish a public body with clear priorities for the natural environment. This was matched only by her determination to increase effectiveness and value for money. England’s premier wildlife sites are now in better condition than at any time since their creation. All achievements delivered alongside improved customer satisfaction, substantial efficiency savings and a significant reduction in staff numbers. Helen has a degree in zoology and a Ph.D. in freshwater biology from University College Dublin. She is an alumnus of the Cambridge industry programme and a Fellow of the Society of Biology. She is the lead accounting officer for the Joint Nature Conservation Committee. Helen is married with two children, three step children and homes in Sheffield and London.