Our people

Dedicated, skillful and generous

Our Team

Our small but perfectly formed team is here to make everything run smoothly. We ensure the business is run efficiently, we help support members with learning and development, and we build connections with a whole host of other organisations. Got a question? Just ask!

Call us on: +44 (0) 330 135 9833

Chief Executive

Chief Executive

I'm Ben Peachey and my job is to develop and implement CIEHF's strategy in partnership with our trustees. I also lead our engagement with international ergonomics and human factors organisations and other external stakeholders. Email me to discuss any matters related to the Institute.

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Chief Operating Officer

Chief Operating Officer

I'm Tina Worthy. My job is to ensure our events are well organised, resourced, and run smoothly and efficiently. I'm responsible for communications and I'm editor of our magazine. I'm also only one of two in the team that prefers cats. Contact me about any of this.

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Head of Learning & Development

Head of Learning & Development

Hello, I'm Sam Cook and I manage our services relating to education and competence in ergonomics and human factors, including our Learning Pathways. Contact me about training, careers or professional development.

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Customer Service Manager

Customer Service Manager

Hi, I'm Paige Suthard. I cover a range of customer services including membership accounts, invoicing, group networking and advertising. Email me if in connection with these or if you have a more general enquiry.

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Governance Manager

Governance Manager

I'm Amanda Towns and I work on our procedures and policies, ensuring they are clear and consistent, and that we work to high quality standards. Email me if you spot something out of line.

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Comms & Content Manager

Comms & Content Manager

Hi, I'm Ellie Poole. I work on website content and communication campaigns, social media and learning material development. Email me if you have something you'd like us to promote.

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IT Manager

IT Manager

I'm Ian Houseman and I look after all the IT and technology requirements for the rest of the team to make sure everything is running smoothly and securely. Email me if you have questions accessing your My CIEHF account.

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Our Executive Committee

Our Executive Committee are elected senior members of the Institute, each with one of four roles: the President, President Elect, Past President and Treasurer. They work with the Chief Executive and Chief Operating Officer in high level strategic planning and oversight. Click on their photos for more information.

 

Mark Young

Mark Young

President

Barry Kirby

Barry Kirby

Past President

Martin Thody

Martin Thody

President Elect

Bob Bridger

Bob Bridger

Treasurer

Our Trustees

About the Trustees

In addition to the Executive, a further 15 members of the CIEHF nominate themselves to become Trustees, and together, they form our Council, the governing body of the Institute.

They meet four times per year and their responsibilities are to ensure that the Institute:

  • Fulfils its charitable obligations which tangibly benefit the public at large.
  • Provides a competitive package of benefits to members of all grades.
  • Maintains an agreed strategic course, consistent with the Institute remaining a thriving, going concern.

Upcoming Council meetings

  • 6 June 2024
  • 5 September 2024
  • 28 November 2024

Current members of Council

  • Steve Harmer (Co-chair of PAB)
  • Terry Lansdown (Co-chair of PAB)
  • Julie Avery (Associate Member Rep)
  • Ibrahima Ba (Graduate Member Rep)
  • Stephen Franklin (Technical Member Rep)
  • Byron Edwards
  • Monica Sen Gupta
  • Amanda Widdowson
  • Emma Ridsdale
  • Laura Sutton
  • Huw Gibson
  • Mike Carey
  • Mark Sujan
  • Suzy Broadbent
  • Reji Baby
 

Our Professional Affairs Board

About PAB

Our Professional Affairs Board (PAB) is made up of 12 of our dedicated Registered Members and Fellows who put in their voluntary nominations and get elected for a three year term.

They meet four times a year to set and oversee professional standards involved in accreditation of individuals and organisations.

And they work through tricky issues such as criteria for membership, mentoring guidance and assessment of CPD.

Current members of PAB

  • Steve Harmer (Co-Chair)
  • Terry Lansdown (Co-Chair)
  • Paul Clark
  • Katharine Metters
  • Catherine Albert
  • Bob Smillie
  • Chris Parker
  • Lorraine Braben
  • Emily Thorne
  • Dave O'Neill
  • Tim Hayes
  • Anna Welch

Our Past Presidents

from 2002

2023-24   Barry Kirby
2022-23   Alex Stedmon
2021-22   Chris Ramsden
2020-21   Amanda Widdowson
2019-20   Bob Bridger
2018-19   Neil Mansfield
2017-18   Claire Dickinson
2016-17   Ian Randle
2015-16   Sarah Sharples
2014-15   Roger Haslam
2013-14   Richard Graveling
2012-13   Jonathan Berman
2011-12   Peter Buckle
2010-11   John Wilson
2008-10   Tom Stewart
2006-08   Roger Haslam
2004-06   Magdalen Galley
2002-04   David Stubbs