Wrap CEO resigns and sparks search for new boss
Global environmental NGO Wrap is searching for a new CEO, after Harriet Lamb stepped down to take up a new position as chief executive of the UK’s Green Party.
The anti-waste charity praised Lamb, who has been its chief executive since 2023, for her efforts in leading Wrap’s global expansion. The group aims to transform food systems, end plastic pollution and drive circular business models in textiles internationally.
Prior to Wrap, Lamb previously held roles as chief executive of climate solutions charity Ashden, global peacebuilding charity International Alert and sustainability food mission FairTrade.
Lamb said: “It has been a great privilege to be the CEO of Wrap and the decision to leave was extremely difficult. However, the chance to be CEO of the Green Party fulfils a lifelong interest.
“Wrap is a special organisation. Its many expert and motivated people will ensure the organisation continues to grow its impact.”
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Wrap chair Sebastian Munden added: “We are grateful to Harriet for all her work at WRAP and understand her decision to leave reflects a deeply held personal passion. She leaves the organisation on a strong footing with a highly capable management team and a supportive board of trustees.
“Together, we remain focused on accelerating the growth of the circular economy with all our partners and stakeholders, to make circular living the norm in every boardroom and every home.”
The group said it had appointed executive search consultancy Saxton Bampfylde, as it began the search for Lambs’ successor.
Last year, the charity called for a government ban on plastic packaging for 21 fresh produce items in UK supermarkets.
The proposal, aimed at transforming shopping habits by 2030, targeted common items such as bananas, apples, potatoes and tomatoes.
Speaking to The Guardian at the time, Lamb said “this will be hard” adding that the ban would represent “one of the biggest changes in the retail landscape in a while”.
