Executive Team

Yvonne Baker

Chief Executive Officer

A Chartered Chemical Engineer, Yvonne joined IChemE as Chief Executive Officer in April 2023 following a career in engineering within the manufacturing sector before leading a science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) organisation.

Jo Downham

Chief Operating Officer

Jo joined IChemE as a Trainee Management Accountant in 1998 having graduated in European Finance and Accounting from Leeds Metropolitan University and the Hochschule Bremen in Germany. Jo was appointed Director, Finance and Business Support in 2009 moving to become Chief Operating Officer in 2023.

Claudia Flavell-While

Director, Learned Society

A journalist by background, Claudia joined IChemE in 2001 as Senior Reporter on IChemE's monthly magazine, The Chemical Engineer.

Andrew Foster

Director, Strategic Partnerships and Impact

Andrew joined IChemE in September 2021 as Regions Director after a 30 year career in the upstream oil and gas industry developing and leading capital projects in the UK and internationally. He was appointed Director, Strategic Partnerships and Impact in June 2023.

Trish Kerin

Director, IChemE Safety Centre (ISC)

Trish spent several years working in project management, operational and safety roles for the oil, gas and chemical industries.

David Lloyd-Roach

Director, Qualifications

David joined IChemE in August 2017 to provide interim cover as Director of Qualifications. David has previously fulfilled the role of Director of Membership at the Institution of Civil Engineers.