New Chair of Environment Agency appointed

Emma Howard Boyd has been appointed as the new Chair of the Environment Agency after receiving official approval from the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee.

Mrs Howard Boyd was confirmed as Chair on a permanent basis following her stint as Acting Chair of the Environment Agency.

She has enjoyed 25 years working in financial services, starting out incorporate finance before moving on to fund management, specialising in sustainable investment and corporate governance. She has been on the Environment Agency board since 2009.

Mrs Howard Boyd currently serves on various boards and advisory committees including including the Future Cities Catapult (Vice Chair), ShareAction (Chair of Trustees), the Aldersgate Group, Menhaden Capital PLC, the 30% Club Steering Committee, the Executive Board of The Prince’s Accounting for Sustainability Project and the Carbon Trust Advisory Panel.

Responding to her appointment, Mrs Howard Boyd said: “It’s an honour to be appointed Chair of the Environment Agency. It is a fantastic organisation making a real difference to the environment, wildlife and local communities.

“There are big challenges ahead – ensuring the country is more resilient to extreme weather, protecting and enhancing the environment, and promoting sustainable growth – I look forward to playing my part.”

Environment Secretary, Andrea Leadsom, welcomed the appointment. She commented: “Emma brings unrivalled experience, leadership and enthusiasm to the Environment Agency and I very much look forward to working with her.”

Howard Boyd will be hoping for kinder weather this weather than 2015 brought as the Agency continues to strive to improve the flooding defence around the country.

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