Mike Wells is a professional ecologist and ecourbanist with over 35 years of consultancy experience and 45 years in ecological science. He co-founded Biodiversity by Design Ltd in 2006 with the
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
Vincent advises the public, private, and voluntary sectors, ranging from local neighborhoods to regional authorities and from inner-city and remote rural communities. Previously, he held senior posts
Laura joined enthusiastically in March 2022 to lead the Marketing & Communications team, tasked with raising the profile of the Design Council brand and its wide range of inspirational
Susan Postlethwaite is Professor of Fashion Technologies at the Manchester Fashion Institute and Director of the Robotics Living Lab (RoLL). She is an alumna of the prestigious Policy Fellowship
Patricia advises civic and business leaders on the dynamics and creation of positive urban change. This draws on 25 years of influencing and improving urban environments and economies, pioneering
Nick is passionate about giving the ideas and organizations that are making our world a better place the platform they deserve. That's why he co-founded the creative agency Neo back in the early
Sowmya is an architect and urban designer with 25 years of global experience in the masterplanning and sustainable regeneration of urban areas experiencing growth and change. She is a Director of
Harsha Kotak, Founder and Director of the Sustainable Design Collective and Women in Office Design, is an international Interior Designer and workplace consultant. With a lifelong passion for design,
