Laurie Richards

Laurie was an Associate Director and Leader of the Environmental Assessment Team at Arup Environmental in London. Responsible for developing EIA and related business within the Environmental Group, he is closely involved in developing Arup's services in sustainability appraisal. He retired in 2016.

Laurie served on the IES Council from 2010-16.

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Gayle Burgess

Gayle is passionate about the powers of persuasion that can be used to help people realise their role in achieving a sustainable future. She brings 25 years’ experience applying behavioural science solutions for conservation and environmental impact. After working as a behaviour change...

Eric Lawson

Prior to retiring in 2010, Eric worked as Scientific Officer for Gravesham Borough Council for eight years. He began his career in 1967 when he joined the London Borough of Hillingdon, working in the Public Protection Department’s laboratory. Eric’s role was to provide a sampling and...