John Wright Expand John is a scientist whom worked on this site as a researcher, but is now retired. John is also Chair of theFriends’ Association which is mainly formed of ex-employees. Joined the Board in 2007.
Douglas Kent Expand Doug’s background is in historic conservation and he works as Technical and Research Director of the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB). Joined the Board in 2015.
Martin Ives Expand Martin is a scientist and held posts as a scientific researcher on the Royal Gunpowder Mills when it was a working establishment. He is currently Senior Scientist for GSK. Has a very strong interest in history and passion to ‘pass it on’ which he does though taking visitors on guided tours of the site. Joined the Board in 2015.
Geoffrey Hooper Expand Scientist by background. He worked for the Ministry of Defence for forty-five years, during this time he held the post of Superintendent of the Royal Gunpowder Mills and oversaw its closure in 1991. Career anchor was explosives, safety and environmental protection. In later years Geoffrey taught these subjects to military and civilian staff in the Defence sector. Joined the Board in 2018.
Grahame Browne Expand Grahame’s background is in engineering. He had a long career in the oil industry which included many complex overseas technical assignments. Also serves as a volunteer leading the construction of the site railway. Joined the Board in 2015.
Dr Jennifer M. Freeman OBE HonDoctArts BAHons DiplCons (AA) IHBC FRSA FSA Chair of the board of trustees Expand Background in finance and built heritage in which she has qualifications including post-graduate diploma in building conservation. Awarded OBE for services to heritage in 2012 and Honorary Doctorate of Arts for services to Architecture, especially Conservation 1996. Active as a freelance writer, lecturer and specialist developer of listed buildings 'at risk'. Active member of many bodies including the Friends of Kensal Green Cemetery, National Churches Trust, Fabric Advisory Committee of St Paul's Cathedral, the Chapels Society and SAVE Britain's Heritage, and previously for Historic Chapels Trust, Victorian Society, the Civic Trust, New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission, London Committee of English Heritage and Council for the Care of Churches. Has often acted as expert witness at public inquiries. Joined the Board in 2012.
Fiona Baxter Expand Fiona has had a career as a senior HR practitioner, working for several large firms throughout her career. Her most prominent roles have concerned change management and culture shift to ensure successful delivery of strategy. Fiona is down-to-earth, believes in getting hands-on where demonstrable support for staff will be the driver for organisational success Joined the board in 2018.
Wendy Newman Expand Wendy has had a long career spanning senior executive roles in a wide variety of business sectors. Wendy’s mission is organisational efficiency through data capture, analysis and focused action to achieve results. She is currently working with Pilotlight, and researches charities in states of organisational change, which has led her to have a keen interest in our charity. Joined the board in 2018.
Jill Amador Expand Jill graduated from the University of Cambridge with First Class Honours in Law. Following a career in the City – both at the Bar and in a Magic Circle Law firm - Jill started her own business in the leisure and tourism sector. Jill combines her business career with work as a legal consultant, and, as a keen amateur historian, she is proud to be involved with the Royal Gunpowder Mills. Jill joined the board in 2018.