our board of directors

 

The Board of Directors is the governing body of the Association, responsible for providing strategic leadership and the ultimate direction of the organisation. Although the Board work together for the best interests of the Association and its members, each Director has their own focus and passion within the wider industry. 

 

Tessa Johnstone Vice Chair 2022

Tessa Johnstone, National Chair

As Chair of the Board, I look forward to supporting Wayne and the team in ensuring all strands of the new strategy are delivered. I will also continue to work alongside Adrian Wickham to support and build on the work we have started in the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion arena. 

 
Adrian Wickham 2022

Adrian Wickham, Vice-Chair

I believe, as a passionate member of the Board, we can protect and ensure that the future of the industry is good for all the people within it; as well as promote the industry, its disciplines, and the skills of the people within it.  Equally, I wish to attract all those who may never have considered a career within the green skills sector.


 

 
Matt O Conner 2022

Matt O'Conner, Immediate Past Chair

My vision is one of constant innovation and delivering benchmarked landscape services via a skilled and trained workforce. I will support the current Chair and Vice-Chair and am driven to ensure quality is the golden thread that runs throughout the association and its membership. 

 
Richard Stone 2022

Richard Stone, Treasurer

On the Board, I undertake the role of Honorary Treasurer, responsible for financial reports, financial analysis, and budgeting. I take an active part in all Board activities, with a particular passion to help develop the Association’s digital offering, evolving business planning and improving processes. 

 

Wayne Grills 2022

Wayne Grills, Chief Executive 

I’m committed to raising the Association’s profile at both government and industry levels. I support cross-industry working groups and committees, representing the Association and its members, including APPGHG, Scottish Ministerial Industry Roundtable Group and the OHRG. 

 

 

Shazna Ali 2022

Shazna Ali

With an objective, pragmatic and collaborative approach, I support industry initiatives and am active with trade organisations across client sectors. I look forward to bringing this approach to the Association as a new Board Director. 

 

Jake Catling

Jake Catling

As South Thames Chair and now a Board Director, I am in a position to continue helping GoLandscape increase industry engagement both through better story-telling on a local and national level. My other focus is the development of the Academy pilot. 

 

Paul Downer 2022

Paul Downer

I am a great believer in “giving back”, carrying out guest lectures to students and acting as a mentor to provide business advice and support less experienced companies. I am also a GoLandscape Ambassador and a Trustee of the BALI Chalk Fund. 

 

Richard Gill

Richard Gill

I have been on the Yorkshire & North East committee for 10 years and am currently Vice-Chair, as well as a GoLandscape Ambassador. I’m very honoured to join the Board, and look forward to helping increase membership levels, and support the industry’s leading association. 

 

Tim Howell

Tim Howell

I have worked within the landscape industry for almost 4 decades. For the last 5 years, I have actively participated and am currently Chair of the BALI-NCF. I am excited about my recent appointment to the Board and look forward to supporting the Association and its members. 

 

 

Matt Nokes 2022

Matt Nokes

I am a chartered Landscape Architect with over 20 years of industry experience. I feel I offer a perspective on the Board that compliments the other Directors and focus on encouraging and promoting integrated collaboration to create high-quality landscapes. 

 

Stuart Simpson

Stuart Simpson

I have been active within the landscape/ horticulture industry for over 37 years and have been an Association Board Director for 11 years. I am passionate about landscaping and delivering quality work for future generations to enjoy. 

 

Ricky Whiteman 2022

Ricky Whiteman

As Student Director, I promote the industry to people who may be considering a career or studying towards a qualification in the industry, sharing my experience and enthusiasm for how fulfilling and diverse a career in our industry can be. 

 
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