RTPI staff

The Institute's Chief Executive reports to the Board of Trustees on all aspects of the Institute's activities, and is the link between volunteers and staff. The Chief Executive, Managing Director and Director of Professional Standards make up the Executive Team - the senior management team. The Heads of Service and National Directors, who report to the Executive Team, are responsible for each element of the Institute's work.

Executive Team

Trudi Elliott
Chief Executive

Sara Drake
Managing Director

Gavin Parker
Director of Professional Standards

Heads of Service

Ian Donald
Head of Finance and Facilities

Richard Blyth
Head of Policy

Tino Hernandez
Head of Marketing and Communications

Lesley Mitchell
Head of Human Resources

Judy Waugh
Head of Membership and Careers

Brian O'Callaghan
Head of Education and Lifelong Learning

Tony Arthurs
Head of ICT and Knowledge Management

National Directors

Craig McLaren
Director, RTPI Scotland

Roisin Willmott
National Director for RTPI Cymru, and Head of Northern Ireland RTPI