Liz Goodwin is a chemist by background and has a PhD in chemical physics. She held a number of technical and production related roles with ICI and Zeneca before moving into the environmental field within the chemical industry.

Liz became CEO at WRAP in 2007 and has worked for the organisation since its early days, joining in 2001 as the first Director of Materials Programme. Since taking over as CEO, the profile of WRAP and the issues of resource efficiency, waste and recycling have increased significantly, partly as a result of wide media coverage.

Under her leadership, the Courtauld Commitment, involving the major retailers, brands and their supply chains, has been driven forward and real reductions in packaging have been achieved despite growth in sales. The problem of food waste is now widely understood and progress is being made in tackling this serious issue, with a 13% reduction being reported in late 2011. A new agreement with the Hospitality Sector is under development for launch in 2012.

WRAP continues to work with local authorities and the wider resource management sector to ensure that waste that is created is recycled where possible. In all of WRAP’s work, Liz seeks to ensure that there is a business case which will help ensure longer term viability and sustainability.

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