Team
Sharon Darcy
DirectorSharon is a champion of consumer concerns in energy and water and has worked with Sustainability First since 2013. She served on the Council of Which? until April 2019, prior to which she was a long-standing board member of Consumer Futures (and its predecessor bodies, Consumer Focus and energywatch). She is a board member of the Solicitors Regulation Authority, a member of the UK Regulators Network Expert Panel and of the British Academy Public Policy Committee.
Judith Ward
AssociateJudith Ward has worked with Sustainability First as an associate since 2005. She was director of Sustainability First for five years. She is an energy policy professional with long-standing practical experience of both the utility and consumer worlds.
Jon Bird
AssociateJon was, until March 2014, Head of Sustainability with Northern Powergrid (the electricity distribution company) and before that Head of Government Relations since 2000.
Clare Dudeney
AssociateClare currently works with Sustainability First as an associate on a number of current projects. She is an energy policy consultant and fine artist.
Zoe McLeod
AssociateZoe McLeod is a consumer policy and regulatory expert with a particular focus on energy, water, innovation and consumer vulnerability issues.
Maxine Frerk
AssociateMaxine Frerk has wide regulatory experience including 15 years in Ofgem in senior roles.
Dr Martin Hurst
AssociateDr Martin Hurst was a senior civil servant on environmental issues for 20 years, including as Water Director in government and Environment Advisor in Number 10, and is by background a professional economist with a strong background in corporate finance.
Janine Duffy
Communications, Engagement and Admin OfficerJanine is Sustainability First’s Communications, Engagement and admin officer, responsible for developing and implementing the organisation’s communications strategy, as well as providing administrative support.
Alice Cross
Research OfficerAlice is Sustainability First's Research Officer, responsible for carrying out research on projects and Sustainability First initiatives, as well as communicating Sustainability First's messages.
Sonya Peres
Educational Outreach OfficerSonya is Sustainability First’s part-time Educational Outreach Officer for the Sustainable Futures Programme. She is working on delivering workshops on sustainability for primary and secondary school youth.