Mark Elliott CEnvH FCIEH has been announced as the new president of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH).

Elliott has previously served in senior positions within the environmental health sector, and has had leadership roles in local Government, private sector engagements and has contributed to the development of environmental health education and policy.

He will succeed Julie Barratt in January and will work closely with the board of trustees and the executive management team to “steer the strategic direction” of CIEH over the coming three years.

Elliott commented: “Assuming the presidency of CIEH is a profound honour and a responsibility I accept with deep commitment. I follow a distinguished list of CIEH past-presidents, not least my immediate predecessor, Julie Barratt, whom I want to thank for all her hard work as president over the past three years.

“In our ever-evolving world, the role of environmental health professionals remains critical. That is why the theme of the president’s Commission during my tenure will focus on one of the key issues affecting the profession today: environmental health capacity and capability.”

Judith Hedgley, chair of the CIEH Board of Trustees, added: “Mark’s appointment is a testament to his exceptional expertise and dedication to environmental health. We are confident that during his tenure, CIEH will continue to excel in its mission to uphold and advance the standards of environmental health practice.”