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I can thoroughly recommend this course and David. As well as meeting interesting colleagues, a great way to understand compliance, personal capabilities and skills needed to fulfil a NED role. A helpful and well structured intro into the NED world. Alli Hooton, Managing Consultant 3103 Human Resources Ltd", "How to become a Non-Executive Director is an essential introduction for those who seriously wish to pursue Non Executive Director Roles. The course, led by David Doughty an experienced and knowledgeable NED, is focused on the key information required to achieve your first position. It includes a discussion of the Non Executive Director Role, duties and liabilities, the relevant skill set and valid approaches to securing a NED position. The day includes case study work as well as interactive discussions of the course material. I thoroughly recommend this course which is good value for money. Nick Randle OBE Consultant/Interim Manager, Non-Executive Director", "Having attended one of David's Social Media seminars in the past, can I highly commend anyone still sitting on the bottom rung, watching everyone else climb the social media engagement ladder, to attend, listen and be enlightened by what David will no doubt convey Sam Finlay Experts in Creating Engaging Video & Animated Videos that Explain the Value of What You Do.", "Marketing for Non-Marketing Directors

\'\'Well worth the time! Duncan has packed a lot of information into the course, which reminded me of all the things I should be thinking about, and doing something about in my own business, and also sent me away with some action items. Highly recommended! Andrew Stacey Founder, Cellular Systems", "How to become a Non-Executive Director
\'\'An invaluable course for anyone looking for NED roles. Expertly delivered, honest and action focussed. Extremely useful materials. Feel much better equipped for to pursue opportunities as a NED. Sumita Hutchison Chair of the Interim Commissioner for Race Equality, Lawyer", "How to become a Non-Executive Director
This one day course is an excellent overview, providing real advice and very helpful information for those Directors who are interested in developing a non-exec portfolio Julian Dennis, Director Compliance & Sustainability at Wessex Water, Bath, United Kingdom", "How to become a Non-Executive Director
The material, the course leader’s insights, and the opportunity to share thoughts and feelings with similarly inclined business people, made for a really valuable day. I came away with some clear actions. Bernard Grenville-Jones Chairman | NED | Entrepreneur", "How to become a Non-Executive Director
Well structured and informative course with plenty of time/room for group discussions. Ideal for anyone looking at NED roles. Luke Ireland, Business leader and Non Executive Director", "\'\'David's How to become a Non-Executive Director course is truly excellent. He provides context, knowledge and insight, with practical illumination from his own extensive personal experience. He is endlessly patient, deeply informative and always interesting to listen to. I cannot recommend this course too highly Chris Kenber Practical business coach bringing clarity and energy to help ambitious business owners raise their game", "I recently attended David's one day introduction How to become a Non-Executive Director as part of my own professional development and to gain some insights for my clients too. David's breadth of experience, knowledge and practical guidance is inspiring. He is refreshingly frank, engaging and practical so I now have some next steps in terms of further reading, resources and action planning.
I would highly recommend David to anyone thinking about taking on a NED role Kim Jones Business Consultant & Coach, Director at High Growth Knowledge Company", "Finance for Non-Finance Directors
Philip had an excellent wealth of experience & practical knowledge of a wide number of industries and was really warm & welcoming- An asset to the course! Alana Chalmers, Marketing Management & Business Development", "\'\'I really enjoyed the last meeting. The seminar in particular was the best Social Media session I have attended. I have managed to grow my twitter following from 50 to 582 and counting Ed Kenworthy IT Consultant at Alphatec Systems Ltd", "How to become a Non-Executive Director
\'\'I thought the course was enlightening and very rich in content. I particularly liked the balance of case study analysis with emphasis on a NED's key responsibility. It was well structured and I'm sure I speak on behalf of all those who were present, when I say that the course offers a great deal of value to any aspiring or even existing NED who wants to make a success of their role Poku Osei Programme Director at Babbasa", "How to become a Non-Executive Director
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Belinda Katharine Howell - Non-Executive Director

 Specialist NEDs, Sustainability  No Responses »
Sep 202017
 
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Belinda Katharine Howell

BSc (Hons), MBA, Dip IoD

Sustainability NED
Executive & Non-Executive Director in Sustainable Business
Email: [email protected]
Profile:

I am a qualified and experienced executive and non-executive director, offering cross-sectoral expertise in developing sustainability strategies that deliver profitable growth. Combining strategic leadership and business acumen with the ability to analyse complex scientific data and interpret financial information.


I offer a strong commercial background in food and farming (agriculture and aquaculture), fast moving consumer goods and retail, natural resources, environment, engineering and energy. I have a successful track record as an ambassador and representative engaging stakeholders and building relationships across public, private and non-governmental organisations. Demonstrated capability to contribute integrity and sound judgement to meetings to aid effective decision-making.




·         Sustainable Business Strategy


·         Supply Chain Management


·         Social Economic Environment Impact


·         Climate Change & Carbon







·         Non-financial Risk Audit & Assurance


·         Natural Environment & Capital


·         Engineering Environment & Renewables


·         Product Research & Development
Current Status: Looking for a NED role
Current and previous Board-level experience: Executive Board Member, Vice President Ÿ Round Table for Responsible Soy Association (RTRS) Ÿ Switzerland and Argentina (May 2013 to Present)

·         Elected to represent ten international retailers on the multi-stakeholder Board of RTRS, I contributed to leading the development and agreement of the only standard that guarantees deforestation free soy.


·         Contributed to the transformation of business strategy to deliver three times the sustainably certified area in 3 years to over 1 million hectares, producing 4.2m tonnes per annum of sustainable soy in 2016.



Board of Governors Member Ÿ Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil Association (RSPO) Ÿ Switzerland and Malaysia (Nov 2009 to Present)

·         Financial Committee member overseeing ten-fold growth of the non-profit organisation to MYR 41M ($9.3M) turnover over 7 years to 2016, representing over 20% global palm oil production.


·         Elected to represent 15 international retailers on the multi-stakeholder Board. Building long-term beneficial working relationships based on trust and confidence at a senior level with major palm oil producers, processors, manufacturers, traders, financial institutions, and NGOs.


·         Interpreting complex information to identify the key sources of greenhouse gas emissions from palm oil production, I contributed to leading the development of carbon neutral palm oil plantation standard.



Independent Sustainability Panel Member Ÿ Lafarge Tarmac Ÿ Birmingham (2013 - 2017)
External Environment Panel Member Ÿ Scottish Power Ÿ Glasgow (2008 – 2013)
Non-Financial Risk, Audit & Assurance Project Director Ÿ Group Boards of HSBC, National Grid, Scottish Power, Unilever and Xstrata Ÿ London (2002 – 2006)
 
Diploma of Directorship, Certificate of Directorship (Distinction) Ÿ Institute of Directors Ÿ London (2015)
Career Record: Managing Director Ÿ Decarbonize Ltd Ÿ Hampshire (Apr 2008 to Present)

·         Founded the Company with the vision to accelerate businesses transition to a low carbon economy. Led strategy and business development for early stage clean technology companies, such as Intelligent Engineering, Carbon Reductions International, OneWorld Energy, New Britain Palm Oil and Unizol.


·         Interim CEO for Carbon Leapfrog, secured first cornerstone social investment philanthropic Impact Investors in the UK.  Supporting community energy project developers, gaining services from  City legal firms as part of pro-bono advice programmes.



Chief Executive Ÿ Greenstone Carbon Management Ltd Ÿ London (Nov 2006 - Apr 2008)

·         Directed all the operations to deliver carbon and supply chain information technology and data services. Secured first 12 commercial clients, including Virgin Group and retail suppliers Bagir, Ocado, and ZBD.


·         As first CEO, I transformed the business strategy, developing the investor memorandum and successfully closed the first £2M investment round.



Director of Sustainable Solutions Ÿ URS Corporation Inc. Ÿ Europe, Middle East & Africa (Sep 2002 - Oct 2006)

·         Grew new business line to $10m revenue in 4 years for the Engineering & Environment, Fortune 500 consultancy firm. Led global Mining business line with $4m revenue.


·         Won and directed strategic projects up to $1m for multi-national corporates including BP-led Baku-Tblisi- Ceyhan consortium, Anglo American, International Council for Mining & Minerals, Goldman Sachs, Coca-Cola, McDonalds and SAB Miller.



Director - Business in the Environment & Corporate Responsibility Ÿ Business in the Community Ÿ London (Dec 1998 – Aug 2002)

·         Increased participation in corporate environment index to 85 of FTSE 100. Developed Corporate Responsibility index. Grew and diversified income by licensing flagship indices to South Africa and New Zealand stock exchanges.



Group Environment & Ethical Manager Ÿ The Boots Company PLC Ÿ Nottingham (1992–1998)

·         Developing Boots brand environmental and ethical policies for product development and supply chain for the FTSE 100 Retailer. Delivered value based supply chain project to move to local manufacture in Thailand.



Chief Scientific Officer Ÿ Landbank Consultancy Ltd Ÿ London (1990–1992)

·         Analysing life cycle environmental impact of product ingredients and packaging materials.



Lead Product Research & Development Scientist Ÿ Biocompatibles Ltd Ÿ Uxbridge (1989–1990)

·         Patenting and commercialising micro-encapsulation technologies for innovative aquaculture products.



Higher Scientific Officer Ÿ Overseas Development Natural Resources Institute Ÿ London (1987-1989)
 

·         Researching environmental temperature adaptation and pigmentation in tropical fisheries in Indonesia. Published research findings in four papers in peer reviewed scientific journals.