ICE South AGM followed by Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) panel discussion

Sue Simmonite

Sue Simmonite is the sustainable development manager for the Port of Southampton and has 27 years of experience in the ports sector.

She has held a variety of development and environment roles delivering governance and improvement initiatives as well as leading on the consenting for many key capital projects for the port including expansion of the container terminal, dredging of the main navigational approach channel, a fifth cruise terminal, shore power as well as facilitating port engagement with the Solent Freeport Consortium.

With growth levels set to double in the medium term at the port, Sue is focussing on strategic long term planning, working with stakeholders, to ensure Southampton remains at the forefront of UK port capability. 

Dr Nick White

Nick is currently focusing on BNG implementation, the biodiversity metric, and BNG standards and guidance. He was recognised in the ENDS Report’s Powerlist UK 100 most influential environmental professionals in 2022, 2023 and 2024.

Lisa Kirby-Hawkes

Lisa Kirby-Hawkes is head of development management and flood and water management at Hampshire County Council. She has held a variety of roles in the planning field including development management, monitoring, enforcement and minerals and waste planning policy and more recently leading the lead local flood authority.

Lisa has been working with the Minerals Products Association (on behalf of Minerals and Waste Planning Officers Society) on draft guidance for the implementation of biodiversity net gain for minerals developments.