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The Link Team

Link’s team is responsible for carrying out the day to day operation of Link. Link currently employs ten members of staff and benefits from the support of a number of highly-skilled volunteers.

Richard Benwell

Richard Benwell
CEO

richard@wcl.org.uk

Richard delivers our strategic vision and leads on achieving influence, impact and innovative outcomes on behalf of our members.

Emma Adler

Emma Adler
Director of Impact and Operations

emma.adler@wcl.org.uk

Emma manages strategic communications, research and campaigns for Link alongside organisational delivery and impact. She works closely with members to strengthen the joint voice and evidence base for the environment sector.

Matt Browne

Matt Browne
Head of Policy and Advocacy

matt@wcl.org.uk

Matt leads Link's Parliamentary advocacy and policy outputs. He also manages and supports Link's Animal Welfare, Wildlife Crime and Legal Strategy Groups.

Imogen Cripps

Imogen Cripps
Policy Officer

imogen@wcl.org.uk

Imogen manages and supports Link's work on climate and the Convention on Biological Diversity COP15.

Emma Clarke

Emma Clarke
Policy Officer

emma.clarke@wcl.org.uk

Emma manages and supports Link's Land-Use Planning and Nature & Wellbeing Groups.

Ellie Ward

Ellie Ward
Policy Officer

eleanor@wcl.org.uk

Ellie manages and supports Link's Blueprint for Water, Invasive Non-Native Species, EDI, and Bovine TB Groups.

Lisa Manning

Lisa Manning
Policy and Engagement Officer

lisa@wcl.org.uk

Lisa has joined us through the New to Nature scheme and will be working on our upcoming campaign.

Ben Rider

Ben Rider
Media and Communications Manager

ben@wcl.org.uk

Ben manages day to day media and social media communications at Link including development of messaging, copy and visual assets for use by members.

Dr Hannah Blitzer

Dr Hannah Blitzer
Policy Officer

hannah.blitzer@wcl.org.uk

Hannah manages and supports Link's Agriculture Group and Chemicals Taskforce.

Nick Hawkes

Nick Hawkes
Media and Campaigns Manager

nick@wcl.org.uk

Nick manages media and campaigns at Link and coordinates the Link's Nature 2030 campaign.