Board of directors

Areeba Hamid

At Greenpeace UK, Areeba serves as co-Executive Director, leading its work to tackle the climate crisis by challenging the power and politics driving it. A global campaigner, she has worked in India, Indonesia, the UK and the US on issues spanning fossil fuels, forests, finance and climate justice. Before returning to Greenpeace in 2022, she led The Sunrise Project’s global finance programme and is now Interim Chair of its International Board.

Originally from India, Areeba brings a global perspective to the unequal ways climate change affects people and communities and is a staunch advocate for holding to account those who have caused the crisis. She previously served for four years on the board of the Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants.

Will McCallum

As co-Executive Director of Greenpeace UK, Will leads its work to protect nature through people power, direct action and political change. Previously Head of Oceans, he led the Greenpeace campaign to protect at least 30% of the world’s oceans by 2030, working alongside fishing communities to campaign for healthier seas. He also launched Greenpeace’s first major campaign on plastic pollution.

From frontline activism and leading ocean expeditions to international negotiations, Will has spent his career showing how collective action can challenge environmental harm. He is the author of How to Give Up Plastic (translated into 12 languages) and is also a trustee of the Akram Khan Dance Company.

Andrew McParland, board chair

Andrew has been a member of the board for Greenpeace UK since 2010 and chair since July 2018. Andrew is an engineer and manager working on the research and development of new technologies in online media. He develops standards, software and algorithms to help people to find and access the content of most relevance to them.

He has been involved in Greenpeace and environmental activism for over 25 years. He frequently participates in Greenpeace actions and trains others to take part as well.

Helen Adams

Helen is a Senior Lecturer at King’s College London where she works on climate-related migration and transformational adaptation. She was a lead author on the latest IPCC report – WGII on impacts, adaptation and vulnerability – and was seconded to the UK Cabinet Office to lead on science engagement for the COP26 presidency.

Jean McLean

Jean is Director of Engagement for the Green Economy Coalition, where she supports the global membership to tell their stories about green and fair economies. As an experienced campaigner and communicator she has worked internationally to create platforms for people to improve their lives and the planet.

She has experience of humanitarian emergencies and multi-country campaigns having worked for organisations such as the National Union of Students, Save the Children, Global Citizen and ActionAid. She is also on the Board of Directors for Tax Justice UK and is a BBC Advisory Appeals Committee member.

Iain McSeveny

Iain has been the Director of Finance and Operations at Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) since 2014. MAP strives to ensure that every Palestinian has access to a comprehensive, effective, and locally-led healthcare system and full realisation of their rights to health and dignity.

A chartered accountant, Iain previously worked for seven years at Amnesty International UK. From 1989 to 2006, he worked for Greenpeace UK and Greenpeace China, joining about one hundred direct actions on land and sea in this period.

Ayeisha Thomas-Smith

Ayeisha is a social movement strategist, facilitator, and broadcaster focused on organising for a new economy. She is the Executive Director of the New Economy Organisers Network (NEON) and co-founder and Chair of KINfolk Black Activist Network.

Ayeisha has held governance roles with the Public Interest Research Centre and Common Wealth and advised organisations like IPPR, NESTA, and the Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust. She presents the New Economics Podcast for the New Economics Foundation and Economics with Subtitles for BBC Radio 4.

Katie Blore

Katie has over 23 years of experience driving growth through fundraising for humanitarian and international development organisations. She is currently Head of Strategy and Planning at Open, a creative and strategic marketing agency, where she addresses strategic challenges for various charities and NGOs.

Her expertise includes supporter recruitment, loyalty, and engagement, optimising fundraising with audience and data-driven insights. Katie’s career began with Greenpeace, fueling her passion for environmental issues. She has also led ActionAid UK’s Individual Giving department and held roles at Save the Children and Concern Worldwide.

Harj Narulla

Harj is a UK and Australian qualified lawyer, practising as a barrister at Doughty Street Chambers in London, specialising in public interest climate law and litigation.

Harj represents states, intergovernmental organisations, and NGOs in climate cases, with a focus on clients and affected communities in the Global South. Harj is an Honorary Research Associate in climate law and litigation at Oxford’s Sustainable Law Programme and a Visiting Senior Fellow at LSE’s Grantham Research Institute.