Directors

	Robin Evans BSc, FRICS Chief Executive Robin joined British Waterways 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 53.

	Mark Bensted IEng, AMIStructE Director, London Mark has been responsible for the operational, property, leisure and regeneration activities of British Waterways London since 1990. Prior to joining British Waterways in 1980 Mark worked in the construction industry for Taylor Woodrow and Kyle Stewart. Age 50.

	Steve Dunlop Director, Scotland 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 45.

	James Froomberg MA Commercial Director - (until July 2008) From 1983 to 1999 James was at KPMG where, as a partner, he headed the firm's management consultancy to the leisure industry. He was then appointed to Wembley plc as director of corporate development, before joining British Waterways in March 2003. Age 52.

	Nigel Johnson BSc (Econ), Solicitor Legal Director and Secretary to the Board Nigel worked as a corporate lawyer in the finance industry for 18 years and was a senior lawyer in Westminster before joining British Waterways. Age 52.

	Stuart Mills, BSc, MRICS Director of Property 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 40

	Vincent Moran BA, FCIPD Customer Operations Director Vince joined British Waterways in 1997 following extensive personnel and general management experience in production, manufacturing and service activities with the coal industry and Chubb Security plc. Age 51.

	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 54.

	Simon Salem BA, MBA Marketing and Customer Service Director Simon has over 20 years' experience of marketing, PR, corporate affairs and fundraising. Before joining British Waterways he worked for London Transport. He has worked extensively in the leisure and tourism industry. Age 50.

	Jim Stirling OBE, BSc, MBA, CEng, FICE, MIStructE Technical Director Jim joined British Waterways as manager, Scotland in 1992 and became director, Scotland in 1997 and technical director in 2006. Jim spent many years in civil engineering, construction and development both in the UK and abroad. Age 54.