Philippa Spence

Philippa Spence is Managing Director for Environment and Health at Ramboll, a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy firm founded in Denmark. She leads international teams working at the interface of major infrastructure, sustainability, and society. She has deep experience supporting large, complex projects to secure and retain social licence to operate, particularly where energy use, land, communities, and environmental impact collide. Her work spans data centers, energy, transport, and urban development, helping clients move faster while building trust with cities, regulators, and communities. Philippa brings a pragmatic perspective on how sustainable design, transparent engagement, and governance choices shape the long-term resilience of critical infrastructure.