Judith Everett has been appointed to the position of chief of staff to the Arup CEO
Everett will be the new Arup chief of staff to Jerome Frost’s office.
Judith Everett is currently the chair of the trustees for the UK Green Building Council.
The board’s goals will be prioritised
As the new Arup chief of staff, Judith will work under the CEO, Jerome Frost, to prioritise the requirements of the board, optimising decision-making, and enable the achievement of strategic goals across the organisation.
Judith has served on the leadership team at the Crown Estate for the last 11 years, including a role as executive director for purpose, sustainability, and stakeholder relations, where she was responsible for communication, engagement, and the shaping of the sustainability agenda.
A particular aspect of her roles at the Crown Estate involved operational resilience, nature recovery, and social impact.
She is also currently the chair of the trustees for the UK Green Building Council, working with the trustees as well as UKGB members and leadership to continue working on improving the built environment and sustainability.
Arup has made several appointments recently
In March, Arup Trustees saw Andrew Wyllie CBE and Kathy Harper join the board as non-executive members.
The role of the Arup Group Limited Board is to provide oversight of strategy, financial performance, assurance, and leadership for the firm.
At the time, Hilde Tonne, incoming non-executive chair of Arup, said: “I am thrilled to be joined on the Arup Group Limited Board by a team who exemplify credibility, excellence and strategic leadership. The diversity and calibre of appointments – spanning geographies and sectors – reflects the renewed global outlook and influence of Arup.
“In a changing world there is immense potential for Arup to play an even greater role in addressing the challenges faced by communities, cities, and countries. These new board members will deliver the robust oversight, leadership, and governance to help make that a reality.”
In October last year, Arup published a study showing a lack of sustainability practices in Manchester, using 37 different aspects called Future Success Indicators. The measurements were taken to determine the city’s future competitiveness.
Climate actions and resilience were top concerns for the city, in spite of its investability, and a focus on sustainability should be prioritised.
The report says: “Factors that will challenge the city’s long term Liveability and Loveability are cost of living and safety, which in turn will impact how attractive the city is for young talent.
“Despite the city’s history as a leading industrial and transportation hub, the city falls short in the Assets and Infrastructure category, specifically in terms of hard infrastructure capacity. Additionally, there is a need for improved climate action and dedication to resilience planning for infrastructural assets and city neighbourhoods.”
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