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LUC celebrates Jon Grantham's retirement after 40 years of service

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25 March 2025

LUC marked the end of an era last week as colleagues gathered to celebrate the incredible career of Jon Grantham, who is retiring after an impressive 40 years with the company.

The celebration took place on Wednesday, 19 February at LUC's London office on Waterloo Road, bringing together staff past and present to honour Jon's remarkable contribution to our employee-owned, award-winning environmental consultancy.

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A person with white hair in light clothing standing on elevated stairs or platform addressing a crowd of people gathered below in an open office or industrial space with exposed ductwork. The audience members are holding drinks and appear to be at a social gathering or reception event.
A modern office or studio space with exposed ceiling ductwork where a person in dark clothing stands on stairs holding papers while addressing an audience below. In the elevated area behind, another person in a blue shirt works at a laptop. The audience is partially visible in the foreground, and there are photographs displayed on the wall to the left.
A crowded indoor gathering or reception in an office space with exposed ceiling ductwork. People are mingling, holding drinks and plates, with string lights visible in the background. The industrial-style space features white walls, open areas, and appears to be hosting a social or networking event.
A person with short grey hair wearing a dark blue button-up shirt standing in an office space, gesturing with one hand while holding papers in the other. There's a potted plant and a desk with a calendar visible in the background.
A person with white hair in light clothing standing on elevated stairs or platform addressing a crowd of people gathered below in an open office or industrial space with exposed ductwork. The audience members are holding drinks and appear to be at a social gathering or reception event.
A modern office or studio space with exposed ceiling ductwork where a person in dark clothing stands on stairs holding papers while addressing an audience below. In the elevated area behind, another person in a blue shirt works at a laptop. The audience is partially visible in the foreground, and there are photographs displayed on the wall to the left.
A crowded indoor gathering or reception in an office space with exposed ceiling ductwork. People are mingling, holding drinks and plates, with string lights visible in the background. The industrial-style space features white walls, open areas, and appears to be hosting a social or networking event.

Jon joined LUC in 1985 and has been instrumental in growing the company from its early days into the thriving organisation it is today, with over 300 professionals across seven UK offices.

During the event, colleagues shared memories and stories highlighting Jon's leadership, mentorship, and unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship throughout his tenure.

"Jon embodied the values that have always been central to LUC – a passion for making a positive environmental impact, a commitment to collaborative problem-solving, and a vision for climate-resilient development," said Rob Booth, LUC's newly appointed Managing Director.

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The celebration marked not only the end of Jon's distinguished career but also the beginning of a new chapter for LUC as it continues its 59-year journey of pioneering environmental consultancy under Rob's leadership.

Rob brings extensive experience from his previous roles, including over 11 years at The Crown Estate where he most recently led strategy, operations, and asset management for the UK seabed.

From all of us at LUC, we wish Jon a very happy retirement. His legacy will continue to inspire our work as we remain committed to our founding principles and mission of delivering better futures for nature, people, and places.

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