We will work with a range of organisations and businesses to help care for the Pembrokeshire Coast and make it easier for more people to experience and learn about this special place.
Meet the Team
Katie Macro
Director
Katie joined the Pembrokeshire Coast Charitable Trust in February of 2023. Having previously worked for a national Welsh charity, Katie has experience in a variety of fundraising specialisms, from community fundraising, major donor stewardship to grants and trusts and event management. Having grown up in Pembrokeshire and still residing in the county, Katie holds a real passion for the National Park and is excited to create campaigns and opportunities to enable the Trust to continue its work in supporting the National Park. Email: katiem@pembrokeshirecoast.org.uk
Anna Elliott
External Funding Officer
Anna joined the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Trust as External Funding Officer in August 2023. Anna previously worked for a Pembrokeshire based marine conservation charity and was responsible for sourcing and managing grants. As an Environmental Biologist and with a background in marine biology and funding, Anna believes that she will be able to use her skills to support the work of PCNPT. Anna is passionate about conservation and the beautiful Pembrokeshire coastline and she is excited to help conserve the National Park for future generations to enjoy. Email: annae@pembrokeshirecoast.org.uk
Jamie Owen
Patron
Pembrokeshire-born broadcaster, journalist and author Jamie Owen is the Europe anchor of the international TV News channel CGTN in London. Previously he worked for TRT World in Istanbul and was one of the longest serving broadcasters of BBC Wales Today. On becoming Patron of the Trust he said: “I feel privileged to have been able to explore every corner of the National Park’s landscape over the years, from childhood walks on the beaches of South Pembrokeshire, to walking in the rugged hills of the north and travelling to the offshore islands. It’s easy to forget about the work that goes into looking after these special places, which is why I’m happy to support this new charity, that will fund essential projects that will give more people opportunities to experience the places and adventures I’ve been lucky enough to encounter.”
Elsa Davies
Chair of Trustees
With her roots in north Pembrokeshire, Elsa cares deeply about the county and its outstanding coastal path. Since her retirement as the Director of the National Playing Fields Association, she has been associated with a number of organisations in Wales, from higher education bodies such as the University of Wales, chairing its Audit Committee, to local voluntary organisations where her contribution has often been focused on income generation and governance. In 2004, Mrs Davies was appointed a Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order.
Duncan Fitzwilliams
Trustee
Duncan grew up in Cardiganshire and North Pembrokeshire. In retirement he has returned to live in Newport. His career began in investment management. In 1970 he jointly founded CASE PLC where he was Chair. After 1980 his focus was venture capital and investment banking. He has sat on the boards of many public and private companies including the Foreign and Colonial Investment Trust, AXA Fund Managers SA ( Chair of Audit Committee), one of the largest fund managers in the world, Hydra Ventures, the Corporate Venturing company of ADIDAS, and Quadrant Healthcare. Duncan is the committee chair restoring the tower and bells of Nevern Church. In 1953 he won the cup for coracle handling at Cilgerran regatta .
Gwyneth Hayward
Trustee
Gwyneth was born in Bangor, Gwynedd and spent her professional career in education in the South East of England and the Middle East. Having returned to live in Wales in 2000 and now residing in Newport, Pembrokeshire Gwyneth is also a Founding Trustee of the Aberglasney Restoration Trust and has been a Welsh Government Member of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority (PCNPA) since 2010. Gwyneth was elected as Deputy Chair of PCNPA in 2016 before becoming Chair in 2017.
Paul Harries
Trustee
Paul joined Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority as a Member in 2012. He was Chair of Pembrokeshire County Council in 2017-2018. Prior to becoming a Councillor he worked in the oil industry for many years, he is now an owner of a Post Office shop and a shop in Newport. He has lived for most of his life in the National Park and is a keen hill walker, climber and sailor with an interest in the biodiversity and ecology of the Park. Paul is a Pembrokeshire County Councillor representing Newport, Pembrokeshire.
Peter Walker
Trustee
Peter was Dealer Principal of Greens Jaguar Land Rover in Pembrokeshire and Chairman of the Land Rover Dealer Cabinet for the UK. He was co-founder of The Pembrokeshire Bike Shop, which he sold in 2015, which became the official Bike Shop Partner of IRONMAN UK. Peter lives in the Park, and has a penchant for the outdoors particularly sailing, running, walking and cycling and he is currently the organiser of The Tour of Pembrokeshire. Peter believes he can utilise his business knowledge and connections to help secure the Park’s heritage and unique qualities for future generations to enjoy.
Dr Madeleine Havard
Trustee
Madeleine is an environmental scientist with experience of working for voluntary and statutory environmental organisations, and as an academic, lecturing in environmental studies with research interests in conservation and marine and coastal management. She has been a member of a number of national advisory committees and Boards of organisations and charities in the fields of environment, education and heritage, including Natural Resources Wales, the UK Joint Nature Conservation Committee, National Lottery Heritage Fund Committee for Wales and Wales Environment Link. She is currently a Trustee of Amgueddfa Cymru-National Museum Wales, and a member of Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority
Michele Wiggins
Trustee
Michele joined the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Trust as a Trustee in 2022. Prior to being a County Councillor, she worked at an Architects for 15 years and in a secondary school for 8 years. She has always loved the Coast path and is a keen runner and walker. She has had experience in fundraising and obtaining grants for her local school. She feels it’s important that everyone needs to experience the Coast path and learn more about it from an early age. She has a passion for the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and looks forward to helping as much as she can.
Andrew Cooksley MBE
Trustee
Andrew is an entrepreneur known for his leadership in education and business. As the Founder and CEO of ACT Training, he has guided the organisation to become Wales' leading training provider over the past 30 years. Under his stewardship, ACT Training has received numerous accolades, including being listed in the Sunday Times' "The 100 Best Companies to Work for in the UK" multiple times. Andrew's passion for social improvement extends beyond business, reflected in his roles as Entrepreneur in Residence at Cardiff University, Trustee at Llamau and governor of Willows High School in Cardiff.
