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Meet the Leadership Team
Meet the Leadership Team
Meet the Leadership Team
With decades of combined experience, our leadership team brings deep industry knowledge, a hands-on approach, and a shared commitment to quality, integrity & client success
With decades of combined experience, our leadership team brings deep industry knowledge, a hands-on approach, and a shared commitment to quality, integrity & client success
With decades of combined experience, our leadership team brings deep industry knowledge, a hands-on approach, and a shared commitment to quality, integrity & client success
Jon Axisa
Director
Jon Axisa
Director
Jon Axisa
Director
Jon is an experienced environmental professional with over 18 years in the sector, specialising in environmental claims management, remediation and regulatory compliance. He has built his career working closely with insurers, loss adjusters and consultants to deliver practical, high-quality solutions to complex environmental challenges. During nine years as a National Operations Director, Jon developed a strong reputation for leadership and innovation, guiding teams across the UK and ensuring exceptional service delivery on complex projects. His time at QuestGates, one of the UK’s leading loss adjusting firms, gave him valuable insight into the claims process and strengthened his ability to balance technical precision with commercial priorities. With an MSc in Reclamation & Restoration and a Postgraduate Certificate in Business Administration, Jon combines deep technical expertise with strategic thinking. Known for his transformational leadership style, he is passionate about building trusted relationships, fostering collaboration and creating practical solutions that deliver real results for clients.
Jon is an experienced environmental professional with over 18 years in the sector, specialising in environmental claims management, remediation and regulatory compliance. He has built his career working closely with insurers, loss adjusters and consultants to deliver practical, high-quality solutions to complex environmental challenges. During nine years as a National Operations Director, Jon developed a strong reputation for leadership and innovation, guiding teams across the UK and ensuring exceptional service delivery on complex projects. His time at QuestGates, one of the UK’s leading loss adjusting firms, gave him valuable insight into the claims process and strengthened his ability to balance technical precision with commercial priorities. With an MSc in Reclamation & Restoration and a Postgraduate Certificate in Business Administration, Jon combines deep technical expertise with strategic thinking. Known for his transformational leadership style, he is passionate about building trusted relationships, fostering collaboration and creating practical solutions that deliver real results for clients.
Jon is an experienced environmental professional with over 18 years in the sector, specialising in environmental claims management, remediation and regulatory compliance. He has built his career working closely with insurers, loss adjusters and consultants to deliver practical, high-quality solutions to complex environmental challenges. During nine years as a National Operations Director, Jon developed a strong reputation for leadership and innovation, guiding teams across the UK and ensuring exceptional service delivery on complex projects. His time at QuestGates, one of the UK’s leading loss adjusting firms, gave him valuable insight into the claims process and strengthened his ability to balance technical precision with commercial priorities. With an MSc in Reclamation & Restoration and a Postgraduate Certificate in Business Administration, Jon combines deep technical expertise with strategic thinking. Known for his transformational leadership style, he is passionate about building trusted relationships, fostering collaboration and creating practical solutions that deliver real results for clients.
James Godfrey
Director
James Godfrey
Director
James Godfrey
Director
Following completion of his degree in Environmental Science, James has gained a reputation as an experienced contaminated land practitioner with over 20 years’ experience in environmental consultancy and remediation. During his initial 14 year tenure at Arcadis and Peter Brett Associates, James led projects across many specialist fields within the contaminated land industry including brownfield redevelopment, human health and controlled water risk assessment, due diligence and environmental spill response. Over the past 8 years James has worked as an Operations Director, managing a regional team of consultants and contracting teams and is a well-regarded household name within the spill response industry. James has gained a strong reputation, for leadership, technical excellence and cradle to grave management of complex environmental claims incidents. James has sat on industry steering groups and has spoken at numerous conferences on a variety of specialist topics across the industry.
Following completion of his degree in Environmental Science, James has gained a reputation as an experienced contaminated land practitioner with over 20 years’ experience in environmental consultancy and remediation. During his initial 14 year tenure at Arcadis and Peter Brett Associates, James led projects across many specialist fields within the contaminated land industry including brownfield redevelopment, human health and controlled water risk assessment, due diligence and environmental spill response. Over the past 8 years James has worked as an Operations Director, managing a regional team of consultants and contracting teams and is a well-regarded household name within the spill response industry. James has gained a strong reputation, for leadership, technical excellence and cradle to grave management of complex environmental claims incidents. James has sat on industry steering groups and has spoken at numerous conferences on a variety of specialist topics across the industry.
Following completion of his degree in Environmental Science, James has gained a reputation as an experienced contaminated land practitioner with over 20 years’ experience in environmental consultancy and remediation. During his initial 14 year tenure at Arcadis and Peter Brett Associates, James led projects across many specialist fields within the contaminated land industry including brownfield redevelopment, human health and controlled water risk assessment, due diligence and environmental spill response. Over the past 8 years James has worked as an Operations Director, managing a regional team of consultants and contracting teams and is a well-regarded household name within the spill response industry. James has gained a strong reputation, for leadership, technical excellence and cradle to grave management of complex environmental claims incidents. James has sat on industry steering groups and has spoken at numerous conferences on a variety of specialist topics across the industry.
Matt Gerard
Director
Matt Gerard
Director
Matt Gerard
Director
Matt is an experienced operations manager specialising in environmental remediation & contracting. He has led projects ranging from emergency spill response to large-scale site remediation, earning a reputation for safe, efficient delivery. Combining hands-on site expertise with strategic leadership, Matt excels at building high-performing teams and fostering a supportive, collaborative culture. His ability to optimise processes, enhance sustainability and maintain focus on client objectives ensures solutions that balance technical excellence with commercial priorities, creating positive outcomes for all stakeholders.
Matt is an experienced operations manager specialising in environmental remediation & contracting. He has led projects ranging from emergency spill response to large-scale site remediation, earning a reputation for safe, efficient delivery. Combining hands-on site expertise with strategic leadership, Matt excels at building high-performing teams and fostering a supportive, collaborative culture. His ability to optimise processes, enhance sustainability and maintain focus on client objectives ensures solutions that balance technical excellence with commercial priorities, creating positive outcomes for all stakeholders.
Matt is an experienced operations manager with extensive expertise in environmental remediation and contracting. Over his career, he has managed diverse projects, from emergency spill response to large-scale site remediation, developing a reputation for delivering safe, efficient and high-quality outcomes. Matt excels at building strong teams and fostering a collaborative culture, ensuring staff are supported and motivated while maintaining a clear focus on client objectives. With a background in both site management and operational leadership, Matt combines hands-on experience with strategic insight. He has a proven ability to optimise processes, enhance sustainability and drive continuous improvement across projects. Known for his people-focused approach, Matt is committed to delivering solutions that balance technical excellence with commercial priorities, creating positive outcomes for clients and stakeholders alike.
© Elwood Environmental Ltd 2025
Company Registration Number: 16402990
Registered Address: Bellingham House, 2 Huntingdon Street, St. Neots, PE19 1BG
© Elwood Environmental Ltd 2025
Company Registration Number: 16402990
Registered Address: Bellingham House, 2 Huntingdon Street, St. Neots, PE19 1BG
© Elwood Environmental Ltd 2025
Company Registration Number: 16402990
Registered Address: Bellingham House, 2 Huntingdon Street, St. Neots, PE19 1BG
Enquiry or Emergency? Call 07521 437 668
