Rachel joined Rainforest Trust UK as CEO in 2022, leading efforts to expand the UK supporter base and cultivate meaningful partnerships with major donors. In her first three years, Rachel has led the charity to double its UK income, from £1.29 million in 2022 to £2.72 million in 2024, and spoke with the Mozambique delegation at the COP28 climate conference.

She has previously served as CEO at Amaze, held senior leadership roles at Shelter, the Refugee Council, Arthur Andersen, and Marks & Spencer. Throughout her career, Rachel has been dedicated to driving positive change — whether in environmental conservation, social justice, or corporate responsibility. She is passionate about turning urgency into action, protecting our planet’s most vital ecosystems, and inspiring others to do the same.

Rachel enjoys getting out into the trees, walking her dog in the nearby woods each day, and further afield has been inspired by trips to the rainforest in Costa Rica, Thailand and Ghana.