Meet our team
Wiser Environment is known for expert knowledge, sound advice and strong relationships that help our clients grow and prosper with compliant and responsible operations. We employ a team of highly-skilled, knowledgeable and capable environmental consultants with broad expertise across a wide range of disciplines.
We continually support and mentor our team and build our combined knowledge. This allows us to enhance Wiser Environment’s excellent reputation and the exceptional standards of work we provide our clients.
Our environmental consultants are registered with the Institute of Environmental Management Assessment (IEMA), the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) and the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).
Leadership
Russell Hirst
Managing Director
Russell Hirst
Russell established Wiser Environment in 1999 to use his extensive experience in environmental regulation, waste and recycling to provide knowledgeable and good value advice to small and medium-sized companies.
Charles Thomas
Consultancy Director
Charles Thomas
With in-depth knowledge of both legal obligations and the business opportunities in waste and the environment, Charles successfully leads project teams across all areas of our business to the maximum benefit of our clients.
Wiser Environment Vietnam
Joana Santos
Head of the Representative Office of
Wiser Environment Vietnam
Joana Santos
One of the longest-standing members of our team, Joana has extensive international experience across a broad range of industries and now heads up our Vietnam office. Her exhaustive knowledge of international standards has benefited many of our clients.
Ly Dang
Senior Consultant
Ly Dang
With over 10 years of international experience in the environmental and social responsibility industry, Ly is an expert in developing environmental impact assessments and implementing management systems.
Hanh Huynh
Consultant
Hanh Huynh
Hanh has worked on numerous industrial projects as an Environment Health Safety and Social consultant in Viet Nam and has a comprehensive understanding of both Vietnamese regulations and international requirements.
Resources & Energy Team
Graeme Outridge
Resources and Energy
Team Leader
Graeme Outridge
Alongside being team leader of the Resources & Energy Team, Graeme has over 15 years of experience in waste and environmental management and a particularly strong technical knowledge of quantitative air dispersion and odour modelling.
Josh Freeman
Consultant
Josh Freeman
With strong analysis and communication skills, and practical experience of auditing on construction sites, Josh’s primary role is to support the Resources & Energy Team.
Management Systems Team
Nick Gerrard
Management Systems
Team Leader
Nick Gerrard
Delivering an in-depth knowledge of systems, processes and operational requirements, combined with a hands-on, personable and proactive approach to problem-solving, Nick provides effective and practical solutions tailored to meet your workplace needs and requirements.
Clara Robinson
Junior Consultant
Clara Robinson
As an Environmental Science BSc graduate from the University of East Anglia, Clara is a skilled expert with management systems, sustainable development and environmental economics.
Planning & Permitting Team
Andrea Petrolati
Planning & Permitting
Team Leader
Andrea Petrolati
With an MSc in industrial chemistry and a PhD in chemical engineering, Andrea’s technical knowledge is highly valued by our clients challenged by waste classification and assessment of recovery and disposal options.
Elliott Howard
Junior Consultant
Elliott Howard
With a degree in Geography BA, Elliott uses strong analytical and communication skills to support site visits and produce QGIS mapping for clients helping to support permit applications.