The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) has announced that Marcus Gover, former CEO of WRAP, will become its new Junior Vice President.
Gover will formally succeed Liz Parkes MBE, who will become Senior Vice President, at the Presidential Inauguration in June.
Most recently, Gover served as Director of the Minderoo Foundation’s Plastics Initiative, where he led international teams across Australia, Asia, and Europe tackling plastic pollution.
A scientist by background, in his earlier career Gover led environmental programmes in the UK and abroad for a range of organisations, including a start-up renewable energy company and an international technical services business.
Gover currently maintains a portfolio of consulting and non-executive roles. In addition to his work with CIWM, he is a member of the Unilever Sustainability Advisory Council, a supervisory board member of Circle Economy and Enviu in the Netherlands, and a Visiting Research Fellow at the University of Portsmouth’s Revolution Plastics Institute.
Commenting on his appointment, Gover said: “It is an honour to be elected to the CIWM Presidential Team.”
“Having led international business and sustainability initiatives for over 30 years, I have seen how essential cross-sector collaboration is to achieving total systems change.”
“I look forward to contributing my experience in global policy and technical services to help ensure CIWM remains at the forefront of the transition toward a sustainable circular economy.”
CIWM’s Presidential Inauguration in June will see several key transitions within the team. Vicki Hughes will formally take over as CIWM President, succeeding David Greenfield, who will remain on the Presidential team as Immediate Past President until June 2027.
CIWM has also announced Emma Copley as the new Early Careers President, succeeding Charlotte Davies. While Tim Walker will step down as Immediate Past President.
CIWM’s Director of Policy, Communications, and External Affairs, Dan Cooke, commented: “We are delighted to welcome Marcus to the Presidential Team. Through his service as a Trustee on our board and his contributions to the CIWM Policy & Innovation Forum, he is already a highly valued part of the organisation’s governance.”
“Marcus’s background as a scientist and his extensive experience in environmental leadership add further depth to our presidential team. His ability to align technical expertise with practical, high-level policy will be a significant asset as we continue to lead and support our professional community.”
