Environment Agency appoints Treasury director general as chief executive

The Environment Agency (EA) board has appointed Philip Duffy as its new chief executive.

Duffy (pictured) joins from HM Treasury where he was director-general of growth and productivity, leading work on the environment, transport, productivity, business support and culture. In this role he oversaw the Treasury’s work on spending and policies to create sustainable growth across the UK.

Sir James Bevan will step down as chief executive on 31 March 2023 as planned, after over seven years in post. EA executive director for local operations John Curtin will act as chief executive until Duffy starts on 1 July.