The Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) has appointed former Unilever executive vice president and general manager, Sebastian Munden as its new chair.
In his new role, Munden will help to dive forward action against critical climate milestones.
During his time at Unilever, the consumer goods company became a founding member of the UK Plastics Pact and a co-founder of the Flexible Plastic Fund.
Munden is also chair of Ad Net Zero, working with the advertising industry to deliver sustainable behaviour change and net zero goals by 2030.
In his new position at WRAP, Munden will be taking over the role from Julie Hill who has been chair for two consecutive terms.
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“I am delighted to join WRAP at this key stage in its twenty-year history. The next few years will be critical for people and the planet. Climate change will only get worse, and resources will only become more strained and less secure unless we act now,” Munden said, speaking of his new appointment.
“From food to plastics, we must change how we treat our world, the way we use its resources, and reduce waste. I see WRAP as a major force in the fight against climate change, and a key organisation building systemic change through an increasingly global network of collaboration with both governments and business.”
WRAP interim CEO, Richard Swannell added: “We are delighted to have Sebastian join WRAP. He brings a huge wealth of experience and drive for putting sustainability at the heart of how businesses operate that has truly changed business culture.
“He has been a huge supporter of WRAP’s work in transforming our food and plastic packaging systems – helping us launch the UK Plastics Pact in 2018 and supporting the Courtauld Commitment 2030 throughout his time at Unilever. I look forward to collaborating with him more closely.”
