clearSkies governance & operations

Andy has worked in the UK organics and alternative fuels sectors for over 17 years, with 9 years spent at SUEZ recycling and recovery UK where his focus was on the commercial development of alternative fuels for a range of markets. Following his successful career at SUEZ, Andy set up his own consultancy business, Cynosure Partners, and he is also the deputy chairman of the Wood Recyclers’ Association, which represents both UK producers and European energy and panel board consumers, chair of the Stove Industry Association, along with non-executive chair roles for Gavin Griffiths Group and RPM Plant, and as a senior advisor for N+P.

Erica is responsible for the communications and treasury functions of the clearSkies scheme and has worked in the stove and fireplace industry for the last 13 years as editor of Fires & Fireplaces magazine and awards manager for the long-running fireplace industry exhibition, Hearth & Home until 2018 and as the current communications manager for the Stove Industry Association. She has held a variety of marketing and PR positions within both the public and private sectors and now runs her own communications consultancy.