MEET THE TEAM   

  • Dr Kelly Sheridan

    CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

    Specialism: Strategy, science and collaboration

    Expertise: Fibre analysis and research

    Bio: Kelly combines strategic leadership with her forensic expertise and analytical thinking to drive to the industry challenge of fibre fragmentation

  • Anna Bateman

    SENIOR STAKEHOLDER AMBASSADOR

    Specialism: Engagement and meaningful collaboration

    Expertise: Community building

    Bio: Anna supports and coordinates global stakeholders across the fashion and textile industry to take meaningful action against microfibre pollution.

  • Elliot Bland

    RESEARCHER

    Specialism: Scientific data analysis, research & development

    Expertise: Research

    Bio: Elliot analyses the Microfibre Data Portal and supports signatories with testing strategies. Elliot’s background in tech R&D and microfibre research enables him to provide expert advice to signatories.

  • Louise Ashdown

    OPERATIONS MANAGER

    Specialism: Organisational practices, procedures and HR

    Expertise: Team building and organisation

    Bio: Managing all operational aspects of the business, Lou ensures that the team can fulfil their goals, targets and objectives in the most effective way possible.

  • Bridget Upton

    COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT

    Specialism: Social media, infographics and data visualisation

    Expertise: Communication and sustainable design

    Bio: Bridget assists in communications and marketing. She uses her keen eye for design to take scientific research and translate this into digestible formats for diverse stakeholders.

Industry Advisor

Charline Ducas

ADVISOR

Specialism: Strategy, partnerships and story-telling

Expertise: Innovation, engagement and programme development

Bio: Charline is passionate about connecting and engaging people when addressing complex challenges and turning a vision into tangible outcomes to drive results and impact.

Founder

Sophie Mather

FOUNDER

Specialism: Strategic leadership and industry convening and facilitation

Expertise: Emerging sustainable innovation and thought partnerships

Bio: As a thought leader on sustainable innovation, Sophie brings first-hand experience and innovative thinking to emerging areas of sustainability including but not exclusive to the industry challenge of fibre fragmentation.

  • The Advisory Group provides strategic guidance to the team and the Technical Committee on issues including, but not limited to; The roadmap, programme of activity, funding, and the championing of industry engagement efforts. This group intentionally covers a diverse range of organisational types and expertise to ensure the direction and ultimate outputs of The Microfibre Roadmap embrace cross-industry needs.

    Carmen Chan - Tesco

    Janne Koopmans - ZDHC

    Kate Riley - Textile Exchange

    Steve McDonald - SGS

  • The Technical Committee provides technical guidance to the TMC Research team and the Advisory Group. This group of subject matter experts directs and coordinates the topic research agenda and technical credibility of knowledge dissemination.

    Andy Booth - SINTEF

    Helen Colebourn - Bureau Veritas

    Jan Beringer - Hohenstein

    Jan Sueltemeyer - Avient

    Katy Stevens - European Outdoor Group

    Mark Taylor - University of Leeds

    Robert Jou - TTRI

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