Directors

Robin Evans BSc, FRICS, Chief Executive
Robin joined BW in 1999 as Commercial Director and became Chief Executive in December 2002. Prior to that he spent four years as Palaces' Director for Historic Royal Palaces and was Chief Executive of The Landmark Trust for eight years.
Age 57.

Steve Dunlop BEd (Hons), Scotland director
Steve was previously Director of Regeneration at Newcastle City Council. He started his career in leisure management before moving to a number of high profile senior positions in local government, latterly as Director of Community Services at Falkirk Council.
Age 50.

Nigel Johnson BSc (Econ), Solicitor, Corporate Services Director and Secretary to the Board
Nigel worked as a corporate lawyer in the finance industry for 18 years and was the senior lawyer at a national charity headquartered in Westminster before joining BW in 2000.
Age 57.

Stuart Mills, BSc, MRICS, Property & Enterprise director
A chartered surveyor, Stuart joined BW in 1990 after working with private sector property consultants, Drivers Jonas. He has worked extensively across the country in various property roles, and more recently, as Head of Property, was responsible for setting up a number of joint ventures.
Age 44

Vincent Moran BA, FCIPd, Operations Director
Vince joined BW following extensive personnel and general management experience in production, manufacturing and service activities with the coal industry and Chubb Security plc.
Age 55.

Philip Ridal BEng, FCA, MCT, Finance Director
A member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants and a member of the Association of Corporate Treasurers, Philip has held a variety of financial roles in UK listed property companies, including the Mowlem construction group, and is the former Finance Director of Manchester Airports Group plc.
Age 58.

Simon Salem BA, MBA, Marketing Director
Simon has over 25 years’ experience of marketing, PR, corporate affairs and fundraising. Before joining BW he worked for London Transport. He has worked extensively in the leisure and tourism industry.
Age 54.

Jim Stirling OBE, BSc, MBA, CEng, FICE, MIStructE, Technical Director
Jim joined BW as Manager, Scotland in 1992 and became Director, Scotland in 1997 and Technical Director in 2005. Jim spent many years in civil engineering, construction and development both in the UK and abroad.
Age 59.