Anthony Hobley
About Anthony
Anthony has been Chief Executive Officer of the Carbon Tracker Initiative since February 2014. Previously he was a partner and Global Head of the Sustainability & Climate Finance Practice at global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright. Formerly he was General Counsel to the Climate Change Capital Carbon Fund and Director of Legal Policy for Climate Change Capital which he joined in September 2005.
Emma Forsdick
About Emma
Emma is a specialist in taxation, having spent the last 15 years advising large corporates in respect of international tax issues. She has a young family and an old French Mastiff who keep her occupied. Emma joined Renew as she wants to be part of a movement from outside traditional politics that can offer genuine change for the future.
Rafael Cicci
About Rafael
Rafael is a qualified accountant and economist who has worked as an advisor to the economy minister of Argentina in Buenos Aires. He also has two decades of experience working for the NHS. He holds a Masters Degree in Public Sector Economics (BA), a Masters Degree in Administration of Public Services (BA) and an MBA (South Bank University).
Mike Taggart
About Mike
Michael is founder and CEO of Brighton-based content marketing consultancy Foco. He has several years of working in and around public services, having spent seven years in senior roles in local government communications, including two years as head of media relations at Brighton & Hove City Council.
Bob Morrell
About Bob
Bob Morrell is a small business owner based in Kent. He lives in a 76% leave constituency, no small task to overturn – but a challenge he is up for!
Paul Mendes da Costa
About Paul
Paul Mendes da Costa is a retired public sector accountant (CIPFA) with some 28-years experience and has a master’s degree in business administration.
John Perry
About John
John is the digital director of advertising at a weekly current affairs publication in London.
Richard Beach
About Richard
Richard was born in North West London and qualified as a teacher in 1992. He spent 8 years teaching in state secondary schools in London and Hertfordshire. Richard later changed career to explore the world of e-commerce and software development, becoming a project manager and consultant.
Kevin Parker
About Kevin
Kevin is a leading European consultant in change management, leadership and performance. He is also the joint author of several books and has worked all over the world.
Steve Wisbey
About Steve
Steve is a mechanical engineering graduate and runs a business started by his grandfather in 1946 that designs bomb disposal equipment. He is married with 3 children.
Guy Pratt
About Guy
Guy is an internationally renowned bassist, composer, songwriter, comedian and author. He currently plays for Nick Mason’s Saucerful Of Secrets. Guy wants to stand up for the politically homeless and provide a fresh alternative for disillusioned voters.
Richard Langridge
About Richard
Richard is a part-time teacher and has previously worked as a BBC Children’s Producer. He was a founding member of the Social Democratic Party and voted to leave the EU, but has since changed his mind.
Varley Barrington-Cook
About Varley
Varley is a first aid trainer working for the St John Ambulance brigade. He is concerned with the rise of far-right extremism in the UK. Varley is running for Renew to provide a voice from outside politics and present pragmatic solutions to the country’s most pressing problems.