Paul Vanston became Chief Executive of the Industry Council for Packaging and the Environment (INCPEN) in May 2017. This followed 27 years of public service within central government and local government, and 16 years of that within the resources sector. Paul is a Member of the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management; a member of the Courtauld 2025 Steering Group tackling food waste; a founding member of the UK Plastics Pact; and a member of the Green Alliance.