CRP Team

Susannah Wilks
Director Contact Susannah Wilks
Susannah Wilks - Director

Susannah is CRP’s Director, a qualified Town Planner, with over 30 years’ experience working in place-making in the UK, in and out of London, across the public, private, voluntary, community and academic sectors. For the last 25 years Susannah has been working at Cross River Partnership, since 2011 as Director in charge.

Fiona Coull
Senior Programme Manager Contact Fiona Coull
Fiona Coull - Senior Programme Manager

Fiona is a Senior Programme Manager with extensive experience delivering sustainable logistics and active travel projects, including those relating to river freight, last mile logistics, greening and community behaviour change. She also is skilled in data-driven analysis, programme evaluation and stakeholder engagement, ensuring CRP partners achieve long-term environmental and community benefits. Fiona has led several major programmes including CRP’s Smarter Greener Logistics and Healthy Streets Everyday projects.

Sefinat Otaru
Project Manager Contact Sefinat Otaru
Sefinat Otaru - Project Manager

Sefinat is a Project Manager at CRP with experience across sustainable transport, air quality, urban freight, digital innovation and place‑based strategy. She leads CRP’s Just Streets programme and contributes to work in low‑emission logistics, strategic planning and greening, with a strong engagement approach across public, private and community sectors.

Ross Phillips
Sustainable Transport Manager Contact Ross Phillips
Ross Phillips - Sustainable Transport Manager

Ross is a Sustainable Transport Manager at CRP. He leads CRP’s Healthy Streets Everyday II programme, delivering active travel and low-emission transport projects to improve air quality and health outcomes across London, and has led the award-winning Waterloo Freight Hub project. He also has expertise in data analysis and monitoring, providing insights to support evidence-based planning and public realm improvements.

Isidora Rivera Vollmer
Project Manager Contact Isidora Rivera Vollmer
Isidora Rivera Vollmer - Project Manager

Isidora is a Project Manager at CRP. She is an evidence-driven professional with a blend of creative, analytical, and research skills. She has expert knowledge and experience in leading the delivery of micro logistics hubs and has extensive experience in data analysis, community engagement, co-design, service design, as well as spatial mapping for low-emissions logistics initiatives, place-based schemes, and other sustainability projects.

Katherine Fairfax
Project Manager Contact Katherine Fairfax
Katherine Fairfax - Project Manager

Katherine is a Project Manager at CRP with extensive experience in delivering complex multi-stakeholder projects and trials related to freight, infrastructure design, and sustainable travel. She has a strong track record of engaging with local businesses to understand their decarbonisation needs, providing expert consultancy and project management services to Better Bankside through the Southwark Climate Collective programme.

Katie Smith
Communications and Business Development Manager Contact Katie Smith
Katie Smith - Communications and Business Development Manager

Katie is a Communications and Business Development Manager at CRP, responsible for enhancing brand visibility, engaging stakeholders, and supporting business growth. She effectively manages CRP’s communications, with expertise in delivering clear, impactful communications to a range of audiences. She also supports delivery across CRPs various projects, including leading on initiatives such as the Urban Freight Solutions Workshop.

Maya Fielding
Communications and Project Officer, Westminster City Council National Management Trainee Contact Maya Fielding
Maya Fielding - Communications and Project Officer, Westminster City Council National Management Trainee

Maya joins CRP for a graduate placement as part of Westminster City Council’s Graduate Programme. She is supporting CRP’s communications and project work, contributing to campaigns, stakeholder engagement, and the delivery of sustainability initiatives.

Anna Williamson
Zero Emissions Officer Contact Anna Williamson
Anna Williamson - Zero Emissions Officer

Currently studying for an MSc in Environmental Science for Sustainability at Kings College London, Anna join CRP as an intern providing support across our various projects.

Ella Thomsen
Zero Emissions Officer Contact Ella Thomsen
Ella Thomsen - Zero Emissions Officer

Currently studying for an MSc in Sustainable Cities at Kings College London, Ella join CRP as an intern providing support across our various projects.