Lydia Parnell

Lydia Parnell is an experienced professional currently serving as the Director and Global Head of Corporate Responsibility at Turner & Townsend since May 2018, where responsibilities include developing and leading the implementation of a comprehensive ESG strategy. Prior to this role, Lydia held various positions at Business in the Community from January 2014 to May 2018, including Associate Director, Corporate Responsibility Lead, and International Programme Manager for Corporate Community Investment. Additional experience includes roles at Coram, Restless Development, and Envision, focusing on corporate partnerships, fundraising, and program coordination. Lydia's educational background includes a degree in Geography and Social Sciences from University College London, a master's in International Development Management from The University of Manchester, and a diploma in Marketing Management from the Chartered Institute of Marketing.