Engineers Without Borders UK is pleased to announce it has appointed Georgia Elliott-Smith as its incoming Chair.
Elliott-Smith is a distinguished environmental engineer and sustainability leader, who brings over two decades of experience in ESG, consultancy, and industry, with a focus on hard-to-decarbonise sectors. She has a BEng in Environmental Engineering and is a founding member of the environmental non-profit, Fighting Dirty, along with journalist George Monbiot.
Her career includes environmental activism, corporate sustainability, and industry leadership, making her well positioned to guide Engineers Without Borders UK in its mission to embed responsible engineering at every level.
Elliott-Smith’s vision as Chair is to bridge the gap between engineering education and professional practice.
“Young people are passionate about the environment and making the world a better place, but that enthusiasm is often stifled once they enter the workplace,” she explained. “To find lasting solutions to challenges like climate change and social injustice, we must ensure responsible engineering practices are integrated from education through to employment.”
She highlighted the need for systemic change within the sector, drawing on her own experiences across construction, asset investment, and activism.
“There is a significant opportunity to influence the professional community more. My goal is to give a voice to the wishes and frustrations of many engineers in industry who don’t yet feel able to speak out on sustainability issues.”
“Georgia’s bold leadership, deep sector expertise, and long-standing commitment to environmental and social justice will strengthen our ability to drive systemic change. Georgia understands the realities of both industry and activism, and she brings the clarity and conviction needed to unite engineers across sectors in the urgent task of building a more sustainable and equitable future,” stated John Kraus, CEO of Engineers Without Borders UK.
Under Elliott-Smith’s leadership, the organisation will continue to provide a collaborative space for responsible engineering.
