Dr Liz Goodwin

Chief Executive Officer, WRAP

Liz is a chemist by background and has a PhD in chemical physics. She held a number of technical and production related roles with ICI and Zeneca before moving into the environmental field within the chemical industry.

Liz joined WRAP in late 2001, and as Director of WRAP's materials programmes (paper, glass, plastics, wood, organics, aggregates, tyres and plasterboard) oversaw work to understand and overcome the barriers to market development and promote growth in the use of recyclates.

Following a re-organisation in late 2005, Liz took on responsibility for WRAP's work with the Construction and Manufacturing sectors. She directed the organisation's engagement with the entire supply chain in both sectors to reduce waste and encourage the use of recycled materials and products, as well as identifying opportunities to facilitate major step changes in materials resource efficiency.

Liz is now the CEO for WRAP and is leading delivery of WRAP's ambitious fourth business plan. The priority areas identified in the plan are collections, quality, food waste and packaging.

Liz continues to emphasise the importance of resource efficiency and the role it can play in tackling the causes of climate change.