The Environmental NGO has begun the search for a new leader as it continues to ‘remain focused on accelerating the growth of the circular economy’.
Environmental NGO, the Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP), has announced the departure of its Chief Executive Officer, Harriet Lamb, as it commences the process of appointing a new leader.
Lamb has resigned from the organisation to take on the role of CEO of the Green Party of England and Wales, replacing Mary Clegg who stood down in September last year. Lamb will officially leave at the end of May.
WRAP Chair, Sebastian Munden, expressed gratitude for Lamb’s contributions: “We are grateful to Harriet for all her work at WRAP and understand her decision to leave reflects a deeply held personal passion. She leaves the organisation on a strong footing with a highly capable management team and a supportive board of trustees.”
Reflecting on her tenure, Lamb added: “It has been a great privilege to be the CEO of WRAP, and the decision to leave was extremely difficult. However, the chance to be CEO of the Green Party fulfils a lifelong interest. WRAP is a special organisation. Its many expert and motivated people will ensure the organisation continues to grow its impact.”
Under Lamb’s leadership, WRAP has broadened its funding sources and expanded its global presence, now operating in the Americas, Asia Pacific and the EU, with WRAP EU having launched in January 2025.
To find Lamb’s successor, WRAP has engaged executive search consultancy Saxton Bampfylde. The recruitment process is now underway as the organisation seeks a new leader to build on its progress and further its mission of ending plastic pollution and drive circular business models in textiles.
Commenting on the future of the organisation, Munden said: “Together, we remain focused on accelerating the growth of the circular economy with all our partners and stakeholders, to make circular living the norm in every boardroom and every home.”
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