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GRO welcomes new chair of the Board

GRO welcomes new chair of the Board

Green Roof Organisation (GRO) introduces a new chair of the Board, Chris Bridgman, as other Board members retain their seats for another 3-year term.

Bridgman steps in to replace the past chair, Giles Doland, who will continue to serve as a Board member.

Managing partner of Bridgman & Bridgman LLP, Bridgman has been working in horticulture for the last 17 years, focusing on constructing and maintaining green, living roofs across the UK.

Bridgman looks toward the future:

“While we continue to grow our membership, I want to focus on delivering value for our members in what is a difficult economic time. Working and campaigning together as an industry, we can encourage the growth of green roofs on new and existing buildings, by raising awareness, breaking down barriers and providing good guidance and resources to the consumer.”

Bridgman also thanks GRO’s co-founder Mark Harris for “his support, encouragement and understanding.”

This year, GRO will be hosting events across the UK to improve accessibility, spend time visiting member organisations and strengthen relationships with Europe and the rest of the world.

Defra appoints new chair of Kew

Defra appoints new chair of Kew

Defra ministers have chosen Sir Andrew Steer as Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew’s new chair of Board of Trustees. 

Taking over from Dame Amilia Fawcett after two years of service, Steer is “deeply honoured” to head up the Board “to strengthen Kew’s impact for conversational livelihood and a sustainable future”. 

Richard Deverell, director of RBG Kew comments on Steer’s appointment to chair:

“I very much look forward to working with him. Andrew is globally respected as a leader in the environmental sector. On behalf of all of us at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew I would like to welcome him warmly to RBG Kew and the Board.”

Acting as president and chief executive officer of Bezos Earth Fund from 2021 to 2025, Steer led the organisation’s global strategy, grant making and advocacy to tackle climate change and protect nature. 

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