John has worked as an MP's researcher and speech-writer in the House of Commons and in commercial public affairs for Political Intelligence. Prior to joining the UK-GBC John led political communications on the EU Emissions Trading Scheme and sustainable homes campaign for the environmental charity WWF-UK.

At UK-GBC John is responsible for government and political communications, media relations, campaigning and policy. John can be contacted at: John.Alker@ukgbc.org

Ellie joined the UK-GBC in May 2007 after graduating from Bristol University. She is responsible for co-ordinating the Task Groups, Technical and Public Affairs Committees and in-house sustainability. Ellie is also the primary contact for the website: Ellie.austin@ukgbc.org

Amy Black is PA to Paul King, UK-GBC Chief Executive. Amy manages Paul’s diary and co-ordinates the Advisory Board and committees. Any requests for a UK-GBC speaker should also be directed to her: amy.black@ukgbc.org

Jenny has been fully involved with the UK-GBC since its inception in early 2006. She has a background in administration and event management, and joined the UK GBC from BRE where she worked as a Special Projects Manager within the Environment Division. As Member Relations Manager Jenny is responsible for communications with the membership and overseeing the UK-GBC events programme. Jenny can be contacted at: jenny.buckland@ukgbc.org

Cornelia holds a postgraduate degree in Business Administration from Humboldt University of Berlin and gained work experience in several business areas, including banking, consultancy, PR and Marketing. During her last 3-month internship Cornelia worked as International Marketing Assistant for a Hong Kong based LED lighting company coordinating the company’s international marketing initiatives. Cornelia joined the UK-GBC in October 2009 as Project Coordinator. In April 2010 she became STEP Programme Officer and is now primarily working on the development of the UK-GBC’s Sustainability Training & Education Programme (STEP). Cornelia can be contacted at: cornelia.donath@ukgbc.org

Alexa joined the UK-GBC in March 2008 as Events and PR Officer. She is responsible for co-ordinating UK-GBC events, working closely with our external events consultant, Ian Reeves on larger events and exhibitions and helps to oversee the events programme. Alexa also works on PR and contra marketing deals. She is the contact for events: alexa.driver@ukgbc.org.

Chad’s role as Director of Operations & Business Development’s role is to lead the effective management and development of the organisation’s resources, both human and financial, to develop and implement strategies to increase and diversify income, and leverage additional support in ways that significantly increase the organisation’s impact. This includes the development of STEP, the sustainability and education training programme. Chad's background and passions are aviation and real estate. Prior to joining the UKGBC, Chad served as an officer in the US Air Forceand he has an MBA with a focus on Real Estate Capital Markets and Finance from Duke University. Chad.harrell@ukgbc.org

Paul became the first CEO of the UK-GBC in May 2007. Previously he worked for WWF-UK where he was Director of Campaigns, and formerly Campaign Director for WWF's One Million Sustainable Homes campaign and co-founder of One Planet Living ®. Paul is Chairman of the Zero Carbon Hub and is a member of the Zero Carbon Homes 2016 Task Force.  He is also a member of the Low Carbon Construction IGT, Technology Strategy Board’s Low Impact Building Programme Steering Group and the Igloo Regeneration Sustainability Committee.  He was previously a member of the Sustainable Buildings Task Group, Code for Sustainable Homes Steering Group and the Egan Review of Skills for Sustainable Communities. On an international level he is a Board member and Treasurer of the World Green Building Council and Chairs the World GBC International Policy Task Force. 

Paul lives in Shropshire with his partner and two young sons. 

Jo leads on a number of policy areas for the UK-GBC including international policy and case studies (supporting Paul with the World GBC International Policy Task Force in the run up to the Copenhagen climate negotiations in December 2009), our work on low carbon existing homes, and our responses to a range of government consultations.  Jo has a background in urban development and planning, and has worked in the field of housing and urban policy for a number of years, both in the UK and internationally. Jo has also recently been involved in attempting to build a green home in Central America, a very significant challenge!

Ian Reeves looks after the UK-GBC’s events programme. Before working with UK-GBC, Ian has managed major events and collaborative workshops for several large organisations including WWF where he met Paul King. Ian’s background is in marketing and business development, and he has held Director and Board positions with the London based WWAV Rapp Collins direct marketing agency, and the Nationwide Building Society group of companies. 

Following a successful career in sales and marketing, Chris re-trained in accounting and finance with the aim of transferring to the not-for-profit sector. He has now worked in the charitable sector since 1995, usually in roles with a breadth of responsibilities encompassing finance, IT, HR, property/estate management etc. He joined the UKGBC as Operations and Resources Manager in April 2009, and is looking forward to supporting the next phase of its development. Chris is currently halfway through a Masters degree at Cass Business School in Charity Accounting & Financial Management. When not working or studying Chris is a keen dinghy sailor, and is Treasurer of his local sailing club in Sussex Chris.Wilson@ukgbc.org

Howard joined the team in June 2010 from the Cabinet Office where he had been working in the Prime Minister’s Strategy Unit. He has previously worked for several MP’s and studied Politics & International Relations at the University of Manchester.

Howard is the UK-GBC's first point of contact for all government, political and media enquires and can be contacted on howard.crosskey@ukgbc.org  

Anna joined the team in May 2010 and her role will focus on measurement and reporting of sustainability impacts from the built environment, she will contribute to the international Common Carbon Metrics and lead the UK-GBC’s work on DEC’s, EPC’s, CRC and other data issues. Anna will also be involved in liaising with European GBC’s and input into the ongoing development of rating tools. Her previous roles involved technical development of international rating tools at the NZGBC and BRE Global. Anna has also worked in the ODA’s Environment and Sustainability team on the London 2012 Olympic Games. Anna enjoys keeping active by running, cycling up mountains, climbing rocks and managing her vegetable patch! Anna can be contacted on Anna.Surgenor@ukgbc.org

Jason has a background of working on-site for several small building contractors from labouring through to site management. More recently Jason worked at the BRE, specifically in the Housing division, focusing on business development and future business strategies.

At UK GBC Jason is responsible for membership development and strategy, as well as increasing awareness of the UK GBC country-wide. Jason can be contacted at Jason.gabb@ukgbc.org