About Green Circle Solutions

A qualified member of IEMA, the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment, David’s career spans over 20 years in industry in both private and public sector. David founded Green Circle Solutions in 2020 and has established the company as a trusted brand in the sustainability sector.

Together with the team, David helps organisations across various industries adopt more sustainable business practices such as integrating environmental and social responsibility into their business. He provides strategic advice, consultancy and training to guide businesses on their sustainability journey. David was also instrumental in the development of the company’s suite of carbon calculators, incorporating years of manufacturing, supply chain and sustainability knowledge.

Having graduated in Civil Engineering from Loughborough University, David spent the first ten years of his career in mainstream construction before moving into the live events and exhibitions industry where he held senior leadership roles including Group Operations Director at GES, a global organisation helping brands create memorable experiences and events. He was responsible for the company’s manufacturing strategy and resources, including facilities in UK, Germany and Poland.

David has worked with brands such as Olympia, MOSS and Farnborough International Airshow, amongst others, to help them measure carbon footprint and subsequently initiate carbon reduction strategies as they navigate towards Net Zero targets.

He is a regular speaker at events and a guest lecturer at Hallam University and Coventry University.

Alex is the lead developer for Green Circle Solution’s suite of carbon and social calculators. A creative professional with a background in music, blending artistic sensibilities with a passion for design and technology, he has a keen eye for detail and an understanding of both aesthetics and functionality. He is also responsible for the development of bespoke environmental calculators for GCS clients.

Alex has worked with various business to business and consumer organisations to develop and enhance their brands, through digital experiences, websites, and web applications. As a full-stack developer, Alex is skilled in both front-end and back-end development, bringing a holistic approach to every project. Combining creativity with technical expertise, Alex strives to create impactful engaging experiences for all GCS customers.

Sarah provides consultancy and advice to brands across various sectors including education, technology, and business continuity helping them to be authentic, actionable and accountable on their sustainability journey.

Working with SMEs to large organisations, Sarah enables boards and leadership teams to understand, develop and embed social sustainability. Areas of expertise including social impact, diversity & inclusion (D&I), learning & development, culture & change management, employee engagement including volunteering and collaboration with non-profits, ESG frameworks, sustainability communications and reporting.  

Formerly Head of ESG and D&I at Micro Focus, one of the largest UK FTSE listed technology firms, Sarah led the company’s global sustainability programme, including its Net Zero commitment, community engagement programmes and, improved the company’s ranking within the FT Diversity Leaders Survey 2022 from 773 to 275th place.

Sarah is also Chair of the Board of Trustees at Berkshire Youth, a charity that champions young people, with a special focus on supporting underprivileged and disadvantaged youth. She is also a board director at the Berkshire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP).

A former news journalist, Sarah has worked closely with government on various D&I initiatives, such as Gender Pay Gap reporting and is a regular commentator on social sustainability topics, she has appeared on BBC News, BBC World and in various publications.

Andy provides sustainability consultancy support and helps clients with their carbon calculations. He has been heavily engaged with materials research in the development of the carbon calculation tools. He is an experienced Project Manager from a technical and project delivery background. Andy has a very hands-on approach to everything and proven ability in managing budgets, people and resources.

A professional engineer with 24 years in the British Army (Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers), Andy he attained the rank of Warrant Officer Class 1 and served around the world on many deployments. After retiring from the Army, he spent another 20 years in the exhibition industry working as a principal project manager for GES, a global organisation helping brands create memorable experiences and events. During this time, he was responsible for helping many accounts, primarily in pharmaceutical and aerospace and defence.

Andy loves the great outdoors and can usually be found in his camper van in the Lake District.