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Sustainability Expert Beth Knight Joins British Tourism Authority

By: GWL Team | Wednesday, 18 October 2023

Beth Knight, a recognized sustainability expert and social impact champion, has been selected to the British Tourism Authority's Board of Directors, a significant step for the organization. This appointment, which takes effect on September 18, 2023, is a watershed moment for the organization.

Beth Knight's selection follows her extraordinary feat of receiving the renowned Great British Business Woman Award in 2022. She has been in the vanguard of guiding global organizations toward becoming purpose-led enterprises for over fifteen years. She is a working mother of two who is an outspoken supporter of equal rights, diversity, climate change mitigation, and technology innovation.

Beth's varied array of duties includes Chair of Save the Children's corporate advisory board and Domain Expert for Carbon13's venture builder in climate tech, demonstrating her dedication to significant change. She is also Senior Associate at the University of Cambridge Institute of Sustainability Leadership (CISL) and Head Tutor for the Business Sustainability Management executive education program, where she shares her knowledge and expertise with the next generation of sustainability leaders.

Beth has held significant positions throughout her career, including Head of 'Amazon in the Community' Leader for Europe and Global Markets Associate Director at EY, as well as Head of Corporate Sustainability for EY's Financial Services company.

The selection of Beth Knight demonstrates the British Tourism Authority's commitment to solving major global concerns, including sustainability and social impact. Her presence is expected to herald in a new age of innovation and renewed commitment to these important causes in the British tourist sector. Beth Knight's vision and experience will likely have a significant effect on determining the sector's future.