John R Beck .MBA CEng FICE FRICS MCIArb Dip Law (London): Chartered Civil Engineer, Chartered SurveyorIndependent Consultant. Non-Executive Director and Charity TrusteePast-President- Société des Ingénieurs et Scientifiques de France (IESF), UK section. Honorary Secretary 2001 - 2022Experienced senior executive, CEO, Director General and chair across the public, commercial and charitable sectors and in specialist consultancy in the UK and internationally. Contributor - South West Infrastructure Partnership Formerly: Director General global commodity association; Chief Executive major charitable body; International Director Institution of Civil Engineers; Public Sector Technical Director.Substantial business and commercial background in complex organisations, with a well-developed facility in providing strategic leadership, allied to effective communications skills. The ability to operate at all levels, including with major stakeholders, UK and overseas government departments, NGO's and academic entities., developing strong inter-personal relationships.Published author, in addition to contributing numerous articles to technical journals. Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Trustee 2019-21, Council member 2012 - 2021; Chair Ethics Committee 2019-21. Member Policy & External Affairs Committee; Vice-Chair Ethics Committee: Vice-Chair Standards Panel; Lead professional reviewer in the UK and overseas, including China, India. National Chair, local government Technical Advisors Group, European Affairs Committee 1996-2002.