A Special GFTN Announcement
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Richard McLellan - Head of GFTN
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I would like to inform GFTN supporters that Richard McLellan has stepped down as the Head of GFTN to take up a position in WWF’s Conservation Communications Unit. I would like to thank Richard for his leadership over the last 18 months. During this time, Richard has overseen an important phase in the development of the GFTN. Under Richard’s leadership, GFTN has been consolidated under a global GFTN “brand”, with local offices adopting a common set of participation rules and aligning behind a global business plan. Richard leaves GFTN in a strong position to focus more on the external world and step up its engagement with business and industry.
A search for a new Head of the GFTN with a track record of leadership in the forest and trade arena is currently underway, (see announcement in this newsletter) and we would appreciate your support in spreading the word about this exciting career opportunity.
In the meantime, George White will act as the interim Head of GFTN as well continuing his role as the GFTN Responsible Purchasing Coordinator. Before joining GFTN in 2004, George worked for over 10 years with J Sainsbury plc in the UK and US on sourcing issues for products such as timber, paper, peat, fish and fuels, including the policies and procedures to allow group companies to meet their commitments to GFTN-UK. George has a Bachelor of Science degree in Forestry & Forest Products Technology from Brunel University.
Kind Regards,
Rod Taylor
Rod Taylor
Director, Forests
WWF International
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