Ruth Wintersgill
About Ruth Wintersgill
Ruth Wintersgill serves as the Senior EHS & Regulatory Counsel at Venator Materials Plc and has been the Vice Chair of the Titanium Dioxide Manufacturers Association since 2022. She has a background in environmental law and has held various leadership roles, including at the BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art.
Work at Venator Materials
Ruth Wintersgill serves as Senior EHS & Regulatory Counsel at Venator Materials Plc, a position she has held since 2021. In addition to her role as Senior Counsel, she has also been functioning as Litigation & Compliance Counsel since 2019. Her responsibilities include overseeing environmental health and safety regulations, ensuring compliance with legal standards, and managing litigation matters. Venator Materials is known for its production of titanium dioxide and other specialty chemicals, making her role critical in navigating the regulatory landscape of the industry.
Role at Titanium Dioxide Manufacturers Association
Since 2022, Ruth Wintersgill has held the position of Vice Chair at the Titanium Dioxide Manufacturers Association (TDMA). In this role, she contributes to the strategic direction of the organization, which represents the interests of titanium dioxide manufacturers. Her involvement in TDMA underscores her expertise in regulatory matters and her commitment to the industry.
Previous Experience at BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art
Ruth Wintersgill has extensive experience with the BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art, where she served in various capacities. She was the Chair of the Independent Audit Committee from 2016 to 2019 and the Chair of the Finance & Audit Committee from 2019 to 2022. Additionally, she was a member of the Independent Audit Committee from 2014 to 2016. Her roles involved overseeing financial audits and ensuring the integrity of financial reporting.
Legal Background at Womble Bond Dickinson
Ruth Wintersgill worked as an Environmental Lawyer at Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP from 2009 to 2019. During her tenure, she focused on environmental law, providing legal counsel on compliance and regulatory issues. Her decade-long experience in this role contributed to her expertise in environmental regulations and compliance.
Education and Expertise
Ruth Wintersgill studied at the University of Cambridge, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Law from 2003 to 2006. She also studied at Northumbria University. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her legal career, particularly in environmental and regulatory law.