Rebecca Gilling
Planet Ark
After a 30-year acting career, Rebecca retrained as a social scientist and joined Planet Ark in 2002. She further qualified in Human Resource Management, and later gained a Master’s Degree in Sustainable Development with a particular focus on organisational change for sustainability. In 2021 Rebecca was appointed as Co-CEO, joining the Planet Ark Board as Executive Director, and became CEO in February 2023.
Planet Ark’s strategy under Rebecca’s leadership is focused on three spheres of activity: carbon neutrality, circular economy and connecting people with nature.