Amy is a chartered environmentalist, with over 15 years’ experience both as a commercial manager within the energy from waste sector and a business advisor in the Green Technologies and Servicesindustry.
With an MSc in Environmental Monitoring, Modelling and Reconstruction and extensive experience in a consultancy role, she has developed a deep understanding of the technologies that make up the industry and the legislation that affects it.
She also has specialist knowledge of the sector’s supply chain and has spent over a decade developing and managing a range of programmes to support its growth across the North West of England.
This support has typically included providing tailored advice and guidance to small and medium sized businesses to achieve their growth potential through providing access to new sales opportunities, specialist training and market intelligence to help better navigate the turbulent market they operate within.
Amy is now Head of Green Technologies and Services at GC Business Business Growth Hub, delivering a support programme aimed at businesses suppling low carbon environmental goods and services.
She leads a team of specialist advisors who help businesses in the sector to identify barriers to growth, raise their profile and boost sales to fast-track the successful transition to a net zero economy.
As an advocate for the sector, Amy has a key role in engaging and sharing her knowledge with both private stakeholders and public bodies to accelerate the uptake of low carbon tech and help achieve the UK’s target of becoming carbon neutral by 2050.
Katherine is a skilled and knowledgeable business advisor with over 13 years’ experience working within the Green Technologies and Services sector. As co-founder of a low carbon consultancy, Katherine brings first-hand experience of running a small business coupled with specialist knowledge of the sector. With a passion for helping small businesses to thrive, Katherine has worked on numerous business support programmes and continues to use her sector insight and business acumen to advise clients on topics such as sales & marketing, exporting, business planning and market research.
Vicky has over seven years' experience working in the low carbon and environmental goods and service (LCEGS) sector, both commercially and as a business support advisor assisting in the development and growth of companies in the sector. Vicky has a sound understanding of the LCEGS sector and its capabilities and specialises in supporting companies in the sector to identify new opportunities and raise their profile in Greater Manchester. Vicky holds a Master's degree in Landscape Planning and Management.
Thalia joined the Green Growth team in March 2017 after graduating from the University of Manchester with a BSc in Environmental Management. Her role of Green Tech advisor has a variety of aspects, including market research and raising the profile of Green Technology sector companies. Thalia also manages the team's digital content and light-touch services including Green Intelligence and Low Carbon Network.
Sam is a business advisor with a breadth of experience assisting clients in their sustainability journeys. She spent the past three years working on the IGNITION Project, aiming to progress investment in Nature Based Solutions (NBS). This reflects Sam’s keen interest in growing the NBS sector to address ecological emergencies.
Sam’s green sector expertise allows her to understand the needs and drivers of green tech firms, with experience assisting local authorities and universities with sustainable projects. Her primary interests include climate adaptation and resilience, pushing for biodiversity in urban areas.
Priya has over 10 years’ experience in recruitment, specialising in senior appointments across Construction, Manufacturing and Architecture. With an MSc in Occupational Psychology, Priya has a good insight into business dynamics and complicated relationship management. Her experience across multiple sectors has allowed her to witness the low-carbon evolution of businesses and naturally transition into the green sector as an avid relationship-builder.
