Who are we

Sustine is led by a high level voluntary Board. Members come from a wide range of sectors and disciplines to bring together significant experience and expertise on environmental, social and economic issues in North East England.

All appointments to the Sustaine Board have been made in line with the principles of current government guidance for public appointments. Members are appointed as individuals, and are required to act as an ambassador for sustainable development and the champion body while in their everyday life.

 

Information on Sustaine’s members can be found by clicking on the links below.



Paul Younger (chair)

Paul L Younger is Director of the Newcastle Institute for

John Adams

John is a trained barrister and was a Special Advisor

Kate Cairns

Kate is an Independent Sustainability Advisor based in the North

Tony Gates

Tony is Chief Executive of Northumberland National Park Authority, which

Philippa Hughes

Philippa currently works for Four Housing Group, as Development Manager

Alyson Learmonth

Alyson believes passionately that improving health and tackling inequalities is

Martin Murphy

Martin is Chairman of the Northeast branch of railfuture (the

David Stewart

David is Director of Tyne Team Ltd, David Stewart Associates,

Graeme Warren

Graeme is the Regional Strategy manager for the Environment Agency’s

Elizabeth Stockdale

Elizabeth teaches at the School of Agriculture, Food and Rural