Speakers

Alex joined the Beyondly board in 2025 as the fourth statutory director, bringing 20 years' experience and insights from positions in the civil service; latterly Head of Governance and Government Relations at PackUK. Notably, Alex has played a leading role in the recent development of the Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM), a critical tool in helping producers assess their packaging under Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR).

Formerly, as Head of Sustainability at HM Revenue & Customs, Alex advised on environmental tax policy development, including the Plastic Packaging Tax and strategy for a Net Zero UK Tax Authority by 2040, advocating for a just, low-carbon tax system. A respected thought leader in the field, Alex is an IEMA Fellow, certified ESOS Assessor, Low Carbon Consultant, and former ISO14001 auditor.