Our Associate Network - Circular Worlds Connections

Simon welcomes connections with established professionals, practitioners, academics and thought leaders committed to innovation, sustainability and positive global change.

Combining knowledge, perspectives and networks helps collaborators develop stronger ideas, uncover opportunities and expand their work’s reach and impact.

Collaboration may include:

  • Developing joint projects and proposals
  • Contributing specialist expertise
  • Undertaking research and producing publications
  • Speaking at conferences and events
  • Delivering education and professional training
  • Exploring approaches to complex challenges
  • Forming international teams and consortia

Simon particularly welcomes people working in waste management, the circular economy, climate change, international development and related fields.

His aim is to build trusted, long-term relationships based on mutual respect, intellectual curiosity and shared value.

Professionals whose expertise, ideas or opportunities could benefit from collaboration are invited to begin a conversation.

Individual Associates

The professionals introduced below contribute distinct expertise, experience and enthusiasm to the wider Simon Penney Waste Consulting network.

Their inclusion on this page does not imply that every associate will participate in every assignment. Project teams are developed according to the specific needs of each client and remain subject to availability, due diligence and agreement upon roles and responsibilities.

Dr Akinyemi Olufemi Ogunkeyede

Dr Akinyemi Olufemi Ogunkeyede is a waste management expert, environmental consultant and researcher specialising in circular economy, pollution control and resource recovery. He holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Nottingham and is a Senior Lecturer at the Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Nigeria. As Technical Director of the Centre for Sustainable Development, he combines research, consultancy and capacity building. His work includes integrated waste management planning, plastic waste recycling, bioplastics development and remediation of oil-contaminated environments.

Pierre Colomb Twayigize

 

Pierre Colomb is a climate change, circular economy and waste management specialist with over 15 years’ international experience supporting UN agencies, governments and humanitarian organisations. His expertise includes environmental policy, climate resilience, disaster risk reduction and institutional capacity building. With UNDP Comoros, he led national waste strategy development and advised government agencies. His previous work includes UN missions in Africa, climate resilience programmes in Rwanda and emergency waste services in Haiti. Fluent in English and French, Pierre is an associate of Simon Penney Waste Consulting.

Dr. Seun Nubi

Dr. Seun Nubi is an independent consultant, researcher, and Founder and CEO of Sustainable Solutions Services UK. Dr Nubi is the current UK Contact for SPWC. He holds a Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering from University College London and a doctorate in Environment and Sustainability from the University of Surrey. His expertise includes Life Cycle Assessment, Life Cycle Costing, Environmental and Social Impact Assessment, energy auditing, and sustainability reporting. He provides innovative, sustainable solutions to governments, industries, international organisations, and educational institutions, specialising in waste management, environmental management, sustainability, and energy systems.

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Organisational Associates

The organisational associates introduced below contribute distinct expertise, experience and enthusiasm to the wider Simon Penney Waste Consulting network.

Their inclusion on this page does not imply that every organisational associate will participate in every assignment. Project teams are developed according to the specific needs of each client and remain subject to availability, due diligence and agreement upon roles and responsibilities.

To be filled