The trustees are responsible for setting policy, agreeing strategy and approving major commitments of WWF-UK based on advice from senior management. Day-to-day operations are delegated by the trustees to the chief executive, who leads the Executive Group. The trustees are all unpaid volunteers and are responsible for ensuring that WWF-UK abides by its charitable aims, works within the law and delivers its mission effectively.
WWF-UK trustees and principal officers
Eleanor Jane (EJ) Milner-Gulland
Trustees Emeriti
Sir Martin Laing CBE
The Hon Sara Morrison
Ed Smith
Principal officers
Chief executive: Tanya Steele
Executive director of science and conservation: Mike Barrett
Executive directors of advocacy and campaigns: Katie White and Kate Norgrove
Executive director of communications & media: Lisa Lee
Executive director of supporter income and engagement: Michael Dent
Executive director of Our Planet: Colin Butfield
Executive director operations & strategy: Catherine McDonald
Executive director, people & culture: Jane Drysdale
Professional services
Auditors: Crowe LLP
Principal bankers: Lloyds Bank plc
Principal solicitors: Barlow Robbins
Investment managers: Newton Investment Management Limited
WWF-UK is a charity, and the Board of Trustees is legally responsible for all the activities that the organisation undertakes.