Malcolm Shepherd
Non-executive Director
Appointed November 2016
Committees:
Finance and Planning
Malcolm's early career was in industry where he held financial and commercial director posts with several large companies, but for the last 25 years he has worked within the voluntary sector as a consultant, employee, trustee and volunteer. In April 2016 Malcolm retired as Chief Executive of Sustrans, the charity behind the National Cycle Network and other projects which encourage people to travel in ways that benefit their health and the environment. Malcolm was Chief Executive for 9 years.
Malcolm also held numerous other positions in the sector including a member of the Council of the National Trust, Director of Friends of the Earth (15 years in total and 3 years as Chairman) and various other advisory roles to the Department of Transport.
Since retiring Malcolm has also become a trustee of Avon Wildlife Trust and Life Cycle UK, continuing his passion for the environment and public health.