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Consultancy providing strategic advice and solutions to professional membership and charitable bodies in the UK and internationally.Recent assignments:- Interim Commercial and Corporate Services Director at the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI), driving a major operational change programme, engaging external partners to deliver a new training and events programme and new website and CRM system. - Strategic review for the Construction Industry Council, setting up a new… Show more Consultancy providing strategic advice and solutions to professional membership and charitable bodies in the UK and internationally.Recent assignments:- Interim Commercial and Corporate Services Director at the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI), driving a major operational change programme, engaging external partners to deliver a new training and events programme and new website and CRM system. - Strategic review for the Construction Industry Council, setting up a new strategic plan, mission, vision, priorities, governance structure and business model for the UK’s umbrella body for UK’s built-environment professional and trade bodies. - Strategic management support for several professional membership bodies, including the Institution of Lighting Professionals (ILP) and the Construction Products Association (CPA).Other current & recent engagements:- Executive Board member of the Architects Council of Europe 2015-17, currently carrying out EU-wide research study into the value of architecture and architects- Master of the Worshipful Company of Chartered Architects 2016/17- Trustee Architects Benevolent Society- Mentor for the Fluid diversity mentoring programme- Professional Studies Post Graduate Course director at the Bartlett School of Architecture Show less

Lead the professional and membership functions of the Royal Institute of British Architects for over 11 years. Responsible for the leadership, strategic direction and operations of £10m+ pa t/o, managing professional services team and non-executive committees, specialist groups and technical advisors; working in partnership with RIBA Council, members and stakeholders. Operations included Membership Services, Practice, Standards, Research & Innovation, Professional Education, Client… Show more Lead the professional and membership functions of the Royal Institute of British Architects for over 11 years. Responsible for the leadership, strategic direction and operations of £10m+ pa t/o, managing professional services team and non-executive committees, specialist groups and technical advisors; working in partnership with RIBA Council, members and stakeholders. Operations included Membership Services, Practice, Standards, Research & Innovation, Professional Education, Client Services and International Relations. Responsible for engagement with 40,000 RIBA members worldwide and external advocacy and ambassador for the profession. Provided the Institute's interface with the construction industry, allied professional bodies and UK Government.Built the RIBA's membership, throughout the 2008-2012 recession and developed international links and influence. Show less