Vet Sustain appoints first chief executive

The new boss of a non-profit group that promotes environmental consciousness within the veterinary sector says she wants to build connections both inside and outside the professions.

Laura Gelder-Robertson, who previously held roles in the health care, pharmaceutical, food and land use sectors, has now been appointed as the first chief executive of Vet Sustain.

She said: “I’m excited about taking on this new role – working with a team of expert veterinary professionals in a sector that uniquely connects humans, animals and nature.

“I’m particularly keen to show that sustainability is a competitive advantage for businesses in the modern world.”

Opportunities

She added: “I’d welcome any new connections within the veterinary and adjacent sectors, and I look forward to unlocking opportunities for this dynamic, purpose-led organisation.”

Vet Sustain already offers a range of tools and training programmes and officials hope Ms Gelder-Robertson, who also serves as an assessor for the Cambridge Institute of Sustainability Leadership, will lead further growth and innovation.

Group chairperson Ed Bailey said: “We are thrilled to appoint Laura at the helm of Vet Sustain.

“Working with our existing team, her expertise will allow cross-pollination of ideas and solutions from other sectors, strengthening the tools, training and collaborations we build to serve our veterinary community.”