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Our people are our most valuable assets. We recognise that effective leadership is vital to enable our people to deliver the Corporate Strategy objectives, priorities and vision. Our Senior Executive Team, led by Chief Executive Victoria Hills, is responsible for the strategic direction of the RTPI.

Victoria 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, Chief Operating Officer, Director of Communications, Director of Education and Profession, Chief Technology Officer, Director of Scotland and Ireland, Director of Wales and Northern Ireland make up the Senior Executive Team. Heads of Service, who report to the Executive Team, lead on other key aspects of the Institute's work.

Executive Team

Victoria Hills MRTPI FICE

Chief Executive, Royal Town Planning Institute

Richard Patrick

Chief Operating Officer

Dr. Caroline Brown MRTPI

Director for Scotland, Ireland and English Regions

Mark Hand MRTPI

Director of Wales, Northern Ireland and Planning Aid England

Andrew Close MRTPI

Director of Education and Profession

Anil Ramdhan

Chief Technology Officer

Simon Creer

Director of Communications, RTPI

Senior Management Team

Lesley Mitchell

Head of Human Resources and Office Services

Sarah Woodford

Head of English Regions

Martine Koch

Head of Membership

Andrew Close MRTPI

Director of Education and Profession

Anil Ramdhan

Chief Technology Officer

Jennifer Bosiacki

Head of Finance

Kate Howarth

Marketing Manager

Machel Bogues

Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity Manager

Martin Damonsing

IT Manager

Richard Patrick

Chief Operating Officer

Simon Creer

Director of Communications, RTPI

Béatrice Crabb

International Lead

Dr. Caroline Brown MRTPI

Director for Scotland, Ireland and English Regions

Mark Hand MRTPI

Director of Wales, Northern Ireland and Planning Aid England

Lucy Barton-Roberts

Deputy Head of English Regions

Dr Daniel Slade

Head of Practice and Research