Directors

Robin Evans BSc, FRICS, Chief Executive
Robin joined British Waterways in 1999 as commercial director and became chief executive in December 2002. Prior to that he spent four years as palaces' director for Historic Royal Palaces and was chief executive of The Landmark Trust for eight years. Age 54.

Mark Bensted IEng, AMIStructE, Director, London
Mark has been responsible for the operational, property, leisure and regeneration activities of British Waterways London since 1990. Prior to joining British Waterways in 1980, Mark worked in the construction industry for Taylor Woodrow and Kyle Stewart. Age 50.

Steve Dunlop, Director, Scotland
Steve was previously director of regeneration at Newcastle City Council. He started his career in leisure management before moving to a number of high profile senior positions in local government, latterly as director of community services at Falkirk Council. Age 47.

Nigel Johnson BSc (Econ), Solicitor, Legal Director and Secretary to the Board
Nigel worked as a corporate lawyer in the finance industry for 18 years and was a senior lawyer in Westminster before joining British Waterways. Age 54.

Stuart Mills, BSc, MRICS, Director of Property
A chartered surveyor, Stuart joined BW in 1990 after working with private sector property consultants, Drivers Jonas. He has worked extensively across the country in various property roles, and more recently, as Head of Property, was responsible for setting up a number of joint ventures. Age 41

Vincent Moran BA, FCIPD, Customer Operations Director
Vince joined British Waterways in 1997 following extensive personnel and general management experience in production, manufacturing and service activities with the coal industry and Chubb Security plc. Age 52.

Philip Ridal BEng, FCA, MCT, Finance Director
A member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants and a member of the Association of Corporate Treasurers, Philip has held a variety of financial roles in UK listed property companies, including the Mowlem construction group, and is the former finance director of Manchester Airports Group plc. Age 55.

Simon Salem BA, MBA, Marketing and Customer Service Director
Simon has over 20 years' experience of marketing, PR, corporate affairs and fundraising. Before joining British Waterways he worked for London Transport. He has worked extensively in the leisure and tourism industry. Age 51.

Jim Stirling OBE, BSc, MBA, CEng, FICE, MIStructE, Technical Director (from Feb 2006) Director, Scotland (until Feb 2006)
Jim joined British Waterways as manager, Scotland in 1992 and became director, Scotland in 1997 and technical director in 2005. Jim spent many years in civil engineering, construction and development both in the UK and abroad. Age 56.