Jerry completed his Ph.D. in microbial chemistry at the University of Manchester and entered the brewing industry as a research scientist later becoming the Group Microbiologist for Bass plc before managing quality assurance for three breweries in the Bass Group. After leaving the brewing industry for a number of senior operational roles in the water and waste industry and later running his own business, Jerry returned to Nottingham University to manage the delivery of a Food and Biofuel Innovation Centre, happily reconnecting with the food and drink industry as part of the role. He worked at Lancaster University as Director of Business Partnerships for science and engineering prior to his current role of CEO of the IBD. The IBD was founded in 1886 and provides professional qualifications to the brewing, distilling and allied industries in over 90 countries and has an international membership.

Keven Bader joined the Chartered Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys in November 2008 as the first Chief Executive. He has overseen many developments during his time at CITMA including the successful petition for a Royal Charter, granted in April 2016, the relocation of the office, the separation of regulatory and representative functions as well as a number of digital transformation projects. In addition to being the Chief Executive of CITMA, Keven is a Director, Trustee and Treasurer of the CITMA Benevolent Fund, a Director of the Institute of Association Management (IofAM) and a School Governor – Vice Chair of the Governing Body.

Frances Baskerville is Secretary-General of CIRM (Comité International Radio-Maritime).
CIRM, established in 1928 is the principal international association for marine electronics companies with a truly global membership. Working in ‘Consultative Status to the International Maritime Organisation (the IMO) CIRM is regarded as the ‘go to’ organisation for information on maritime regulatory and technical issues affecting the electronics sector today.

Frances brings a uniquely diverse background to CIRM. She has worked in many different business sectors and, after joining the organisation in 2004, she was appointed Secretary General in 2013. Focusing on delivering value to the membership, the organisation has doubled in size over the last five years and under her guidance the Secretariat provides its members comprehensive technical and regulatory support.

Claire is the head of ACCA UK, responsible for leading ACCA’s activity in the UK in representing professional accountants and those aspiring to work in the sector; building and maintaining relationships with government, businesses, employers, universities and learning providers.
In the UK ACCA’s 84,000 members and 80,000 students represent a broad and diverse range of businesses and the public sector.

Claire’s specific interests include the role of technology on the profession, social mobility and diversity in the workplace, and the skills agenda for the UK.

She can be contacted on claire.bennison@accaglobal.com

Stuart is Chief Executive of the EIC, the Energy Industries Council. Prior to joining EIC in 2016, Stuart enjoyed a successful 25-year career leading global O&M businesses in oil & gas, power and renewables, with Rolls-Royce, Wood, Senvion and Hoerbiger. Stuart also has various non-executive director roles including with the Brazilian Chamber of Commerce in UK and the Nuclear Innovation & Research Advisory Board. In 2019, Stuart was invited to become a Fellow of the Energy Institute.
The EIC is the UK’s largest energy supply chain trade association, a not-for-profit with 650 member companies, across oil & gas, power, nuclear and renewable markets that, for 76 years, has advised governments and boardrooms, and helped companies to grow at home and around the world. Their real passion is helping companies to diversify and grow internationally – and their members benefit from EIC’s unique suite of energy market CAPEX & OPEX databases, 130 events p.a., industry & government networks, international launchpad offices and extensive market insight.

John White is a trade association professional having worked in industries as diverse as meat rendering to baby products and garden furniture to timber.
Prior to joining the Federation of Bakers as a Director in May 2000, John spent tens years in the amusement machine industry at bacta, to which he returned as Chief Executive in July 2014.

He believes trade associations are a vital part of the political culture and at their best are essential to good government.

Keven Bader joined the Chartered Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys in November 2008 as the first Chief Executive. He has overseen many developments during his time at CITMA including the successful petition for a Royal Charter, granted in April 2016, the relocation of the office, the separation of regulatory and representative functions as well as a number of digital transformation projects. In addition to being the Chief Executive of CITMA, Keven is a Director, Trustee and Treasurer of the CITMA Benevolent Fund, a Director of the Institute of Association Management (IofAM) and a School Governor – Vice Chair of the Governing Body.