The AGM marked the culmination of another successful year for the region and the end of Alex Parkin’s term as Chair, 2023-25. In 2024, the committee hosted 9 events, from webinars, to site visits and the annual awards dinner, providing members with almost 10 hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities, alongside a range of national events. The momentum continues into 2025, with the events programme already off to a good start (see listings).

Congratulations to Ian Robinson who was elected as the new Chair of the region. Ian thanked Alex for her hard work and dedication to the regional committee during her term as Chair. Ian expressed his wish to focus on succession planning and bringing in new members onto the committee as well as continuing to keep pushing the EDI agenda and the importance of accessibility.

Richard Manock steps into the role of Vice Chair, having previously served as Honorary Treasurer, and brings a wealth of experience to the position including a term as Chair of the former North West Branch.

2025–26 North West Committee

• Chair: Ian Robinson
• Vice Chair: Richard Manock
• Honorary Treasurer: Richard Manock
• Honorary Secretary: Lee Evans
• Events Coordinator: Mark Clements and Andy Carpenter
• CIHT Council Representative: Barry Heaps
• Partnerships Officer: Benn Teasdale
• Emerging Professionals Rep: Jacob Hands
• Immediate Past Chair: Alex Parkin

Committee Members:
Sid Boroomandrad, Charlie Ebbrell, Peter Hallsworth, Greg Hulme, Chris Jackson, Samantha Lowthion and Behrooz Saghafi.

The region extends its sincere thanks to all committee members—past and present—for their time, commitment, and contribution to supporting CIHT and its members. The committee looks forward to another year of collaboration, innovation, and professional development.

CIHT North West Chair, Ian Robinson.