Our team

We are

touchline earth

leading the charge in sports industry sustainability with our seasoned team of strategists, creatives and communicators

Matt Campelli

Managing Director

Matt Campelli is a skilled strategist and communicator with a specialisation in the intersection of sport and sustainability. In 2018, he founded The Sustainability Report (TSR), a resource dedicated to providing professionals working in sport with inspiration and insight to make their organisations and events more environmentally responsible.

Through the platform and TSR podcast, Matt has had the privilege of interviewing prominent figures such as Christiana Figueres, Muhammad Yunus, Seb Coe, Paula Radcliffe, Hannah Mills and Alejandro Agag.

He has actively contributed to the sustainability initiatives and communications of leading sports organisations like SailGP, Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme, World Athletics, International Biathlon Union, European Handball Federation and various National Olympic Committees.

Matt has been invited to speak and moderate at prestigious events such as Global Sports Week, SportsPro Live, Sport Positive Summit, Towards a Green and Sustainable Deal for Sport and Reuters Responsible Business Europe.

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Catherine Finch

Director of Sustainability

Catherine Finch is an accomplished communications expert specialising in the field of sustainability. Her expertise has been cultivated through various roles, where she has worked with clients such as Louis Vuitton, Amazon Alexa and Google.

She manages sustainability projects for a diverse range of high-profile clients spanning the sports industry and beyond. Notable organisations she collaborates with include Cartier Philanthropy and MAVA Foundation. With a wealth of experience in the production and project management of sustainability reports, Catherine is adept at developing comprehensive campaigns and communications to complement these reports.

One of her notable achievements is overseeing the production of SHV Energy’s annual sustainability report, showcasing attention to detail and dedication to delivering impactful results. Catherine recently spearheaded the conceptualisation and implementation of the #25by2025 employee sustainability engagement initiative, a year-long endeavour aimed at promoting sustainable practices within the organisation.

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George Timms

Sustainability Editor

George Timms is a sustainability and sport storyteller. With his expertise in writing, interviewing and editing, he effectively distils complex sustainability concepts into engaging narratives that connect with your audience. Prior to joining Touchline Earth, George supported Pledgeball, a research-driven charity engaging football fans in climate action, where he developed climate change communications.

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Glyn Wilmshurst

Executive Chair

Glyn Wilmshurst is the Executive Chair of Touchline Earth and founder and CEO of Touchline, an international communications agency that has supported leading sports organisations for more than two decades.

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Our Creatives

Liz Rankin

Apostolis Tatasopoulos

Shyama Rajani

Aisha Tijani

Sam Price

Touchline Earth boasts an eclectic and dynamic in-house team comprising strategists, writers, designers and illustrators, all equipped with extensive experience collaborating with renowned sport organisations.

Beyond our core team, we maintain a robust network of trusted collaborators consisting of experts in diverse fields such as environmental impact assessment, carbon measurement and reduction, advocacy and engagement, biodiversity strategy and sustainable event management.

This expansive team and network enables us to provide comprehensive and specialised solutions to our partners.

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