Henry has a background in Rural Land Management and experience in Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) and Natural Capital. He studied Rural Land Management at the Royal Agricultural University before joining a land agency firm in Exeter, where he specialised in BNG and Natural Capital projects. During this time, he developed internal systems to improve data management and support the trading of BNG units. At BioGains, he applies this experience to understanding purchaser requirements, supporting Habitat Bank development and identifying new commercial opportunities.
Carly is an ecologist and full member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management. Her background includes a PhD in insect ecology and postdoctoral research and lecturing experience in conservation biology and ecology, as well as over nine years working in environmental consultancy. As the BNG lead for GE Consulting, she had extensive knowledge of BNG legislation, local and national policy, application of the metric and implementation at the project level. She has a wide range of experience in developing BNG strategies with clients across England to help them achieve their BNG goals.
Andy is a highly effective Land & Planning expert and chartered member of the Royal Town Planning Institute, with over 25 years experience in the development industry and a proven record of delivery, having worked for local authorities, private companies, and been a board director for a national plc housebuilder. He is responsible for the land and planning strategy, ensuring the land requirements of the company are met, while closely managing and mitigating risk. He has a strong, wide network of professional relationships with key individuals and groups in the South West. His expertise in this area means he is ideally placed to lead in land and contract negotiations.
Jon is an ecologist and full member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology & Environmental Management. He brings to BioGains a deep understanding of biodiversity net gain principles, policies and the emerging legislation. As the former Managing Director of GE Consulting, a well respected ecological consultancy operating across the south of England and Wales, Jon has overseen development schemes applying various iterations of the BNG principle reaching as far back as 2014, using pilot metrics in Devon as well as working with Natural England and Dorset County Council on their original approach to BNG.
