Owen Lewis Anderson
About Owen Lewis Anderson
Owen Lewis Anderson serves as the Head of Sustainability at Wickes, bringing extensive experience in energy management and sustainability from previous roles at organizations such as Nuffield Health and M&G plc.
Current Role at Wickes
Owen Lewis Anderson serves as the Head of Sustainability at Wickes since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for leading sustainability initiatives and strategies within the organization. His focus includes promoting environmentally friendly practices and integrating sustainability into the company's operations.
Previous Experience in Sustainability
Anderson has extensive experience in sustainability roles across various organizations. He worked at M&G plc as Head of Sustainability & Wellbeing from 2019 to 2021 and previously served as Group Energy & Environment Manager from 2017 to 2019. His tenure at Marks and Spencer included positions as Principal Energy Analyst and Energy Strategy Manager from 2013 to 2016.
Education and Qualifications
Owen Lewis Anderson holds a BSc in Oceans, Climate and Physical Geography from the University of Liverpool, completed in 2010. He furthered his education with an MSc in Renewable Energy Technology and Sustainability from The University of Reading in 2011. In 2018, he studied at the University of Cambridge for 11 months, enhancing his expertise in sustainability.
Mentorship and Professional Involvement
Since 2019, Anderson has been involved with IEMA as a Full and Chartered Environmentalist Mentor. This role allows him to guide and support emerging professionals in the field of environmental management and sustainability, contributing to the development of future leaders in the industry.
Early Career and Development
Anderson began his career in sustainability as a Technical Officer at Better Generation in 2011. He then transitioned to AECOM as a Sustainability Consultant from 2012 to 2013. His early experience also includes working as an Associate at Aim Higher from 2009 to 2010, which laid the foundation for his subsequent roles in energy management and sustainability.