Trustees

Emma Knights
CHAIR
"I love the phrase 'Think global; act local'. Action21 through its supporters, many volunteers and small staff team makes a practical contribution to local action much needed to sustain our planet in all its glory. I am delighted to join you and look forward to helping to spread Action21's mission and environmental messages."

Nicola Barker
VICE-CHAIR
Nicola has worked in technology for most of her career, delivering software products and services to customers in areas including risk management, chemical safety and more recently sustainability software solutions. She has lived in Warwickshire for the past 20 years and has two children who are very environmentally conscious and curious.
“I’m really excited to be joining Action 21 and look forward to contributing to the brilliant work that supports local communities and encourages sustainability through practical re-use and education.”
Nicola has worked in technology for most of her career, delivering software products and services to customers in areas including risk management, chemical safety and more recently sustainability software solutions. She has lived in Warwickshire for the past 20 years and has two children who are very environmentally conscious and curious.
“I’m really excited to be joining Action 21 and look forward to contributing to the brilliant work that supports local communities and encourages sustainability through practical re-use and education.”

Ramesh Patel
TREASURER
Ramesh Patel has over 40 years' experience working as an accountant. He currently works as an Investigations & Assurance Officer for a Regulator, where he provides senior management with comprehensive details on regulatory breaches and recommends appropriate actions to resolve noncompliance. He also has extensive experience in auditing, preparing financial statements, and taxation for various organisations.
Ramesh is passionate about sustainability and the reuse and recycling principles of Action21 Ltd align perfectly with his values.
Ramesh is passionate about sustainability and the reuse and recycling principles of Action21 Ltd align perfectly with his values.

John O'Maoileoin
TRUSTEE
Outside of work, and in addition to being a trustee at Action 21, John is kept busy with two boys aged 5 and 9, and he is a School Governor at Clapham Terrace Primary School.

Ollie Roberts
TRUSTEE
As a geoscientist Ollie has always been fascinated with the study of Earth, and increasingly its protection. He has worked in the energy industry for 12 years in both technical and business roles internationally. Ollie is passionate about energy decarbonisation and efficiency in tackling the energy trilemma. As such, he has pivoted his career in recent years to focus on energy transition and leading sustainability transformation for his business, notably in emissions.
Having relocated to Leamington in 2022 with his young family, Ollie aspires to use his passion and knowledge to help further environmental awareness and impact in the local community through engagement, partnerships and advocacy with local government.
As a geoscientist Ollie has always been fascinated with the study of Earth, and increasingly its protection. He has worked in the energy industry for 12 years in both technical and business roles internationally. Ollie is passionate about energy decarbonisation and efficiency in tackling the energy trilemma. As such, he has pivoted his career in recent years to focus on energy transition and leading sustainability transformation for his business, notably in emissions.
Having relocated to Leamington in 2022 with his young family, Ollie aspires to use his passion and knowledge to help further environmental awareness and impact in the local community through engagement, partnerships and advocacy with local government.

Ashique Panakkat
TRUSTEE
Ashique is a passionate advocate for sustainable living and climate change mitigation, bringing over 30 years of leadership experience in a global intelligent power management company across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. An electrical engineer with a master’s degree in Decarbonisation and Climate Change, Ashique combines his professional expertise with a deep commitment to serving the local community.
As a resident of Warwick, he actively volunteers his time and energy to support initiatives that promote sustainability and community well-being, striving to make a lasting impact both locally and globally.

Jess Robin
TRUSTEE
She is a parent and a cyclist, often found holding up traffic with her kid filled bike trailer!
