Emma Whelan - Head of Information & Support, Macmillan

Emma is a strategic marketer with 15 years experience within the private and voluntary sector. She has a particular interest in environmental issues, and has worked on a number of projects in this area, and was also Director of Marketing for the Energy Saving Trust between 2001 and 2003. She is passionate about the digital environment, having started her marketing career in the technology industry, and prior to her move to the voluntary sector, was Head of Global Campaigns for Cable & Wireless.

Emma is a committed cyclist, averaging 14 miles on her daily commute - even at 8 months pregnant. She is looking forward to the day when bicycles are not the only zero emission vehicles on the road.