YORK ADVANCED MOTORCYCLISTS (YAM) - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Master
- Chief Observer
- Member of Committee
Job Titles:
- Head of Field Service / Delivery
Amanda's journey with IAM RoadSmart began in 2003 when she started volunteering for the organisation, which led her to become a full-time employee in 2011. She now holds the position of Head of Field Service Delivery, overseeing the entire ASDM team. Before, Amanda's professional experience was with Sussex Police, where she served as a Traffic Officer.
Having spent over two decades working in road safety, Amanda has become an invaluable member of the IAM RoadSmart community. Her passion for the cause is evident in her love for working with other volunteers, and she considers it to be the best part of her job. With her expertise and commitment, Amanda continues to make a significant contribution towards making our roads safer for all.
With a strong financial background as a professional accountant, Andrew held a number of roles within large corporations ranging from Nortel Networks, Tesco, and EE developing his commercial skills alongside his finance skills. Transferring those skills into the NFP sector over 10 years ago, Andrew continues to combine the rigour and integrity required in finance leadership roles whilst applying a balanced commercial and performance-driven approach.
Angela has a long-standing relationship with IAM Roadsmart. She took her advanced driving test in 1996 and quickly became an Observer and committee member with her local Group. She went on to become Group Chair before taking on the role of Regional Groups Co-ordinator, a voluntary role and continued to exist in Northern Ireland until more recently. She is a National Observer, a member of the Regional Training Team, and a Masters mentor, having passed the Masters test with distinction.
Antony is a highly experienced and accomplished Chief Executive and senior business leader who has worked extensively in economic development, business investment, enterprise innovation, complex infrastructure and regeneration programmes, in health, social care, education, children's services and community and neighbourhood development projects across the UK and Europe.
He has a strong commercial background and over twenty-five years' experience in building collaborative relationships, partnerships, joint ventures and special purpose companies with public, private and not for profit clients and stakeholders to deliver performance improvement, organisational change, restructuring and business transformation.
He has also held a number of non-executive chair and trustee roles during his career. Antony's previous appointments include CEO, board and senior executive roles in regional development, healthcare, leisure, professional services, education, charities and a period at the Department of Trade and Industry. Tony said;
‘I am delighted and privileged to join IAM RoadSmart, the leading national charity for road safety. It has a dedicated team and an impressive history and record of success in keeping people of all ages safe on Britain's roads. There has never been a more important time to encourage, train and support drivers and motorcyclists.'
Job Titles:
- Membership Secretary
- Member of Committee
David joined IAM RoadSmart in 2023, looking after Area 6, North Wales, and North West England. David served with Cheshire Police for 30 years with almost 26 years of involvement in Roads Policing within divisional and area traffic units amongst others.
David has a passion for improving riding and driving standards and has been actively involved with IAM RoadSmart for many years. David has volunteered in many positions with South Cheshire Advanced Motorcyclists. He has also previously been a rider and rider assessor for Shropshire, Staffordshire, and Cheshire Blood Bikes. David is looking forward to bringing this experience to his role as ASDM and to making our roads safer with IAM RoadSmart.
Job Titles:
- National Observer & Local Observer Assessor
Job Titles:
- National Observer & Local Observer Assessor
Having joined in 2021, Kat brings over 20 years' marketing experience working in education and membership sectors. She has previously worked for Pearson and The Institute of the Motor Industry, and is now leading the marketing team to modernise and improve our delivery to support members and Groups, whilst helping to drive the strategic direction of the charity.
Mark joined The Institute of the Motor Industry (The IMI) in 2015, initially leading the UK business development team, before moving roles in 2017 to lead the external quality and assessment department. He is now the Group Commercial Director for Autotech Group, a specialised group of companies providing employers with talent and technology solutions, including multiple areas.
Job Titles:
- Treasurer
- Member of Committee
Mark has extensive international experience in multiple areas. He held senior positions with Fujitsu/ICL, Ernst and Young, BPP Professional Education, and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and has over ten years' experience as a Trustee with organisations in the not-for-profit sector. Mark is a firm believer in the benefits of education and training in developing individuals and organisations and now volunteers his time in this space, including being an IAM National Observer.
Meera is an independent road safety campaigner who has personally experienced tragedy and loss on UK roads. Since, she has used her voice and drawn on her own experience, to help lobby the government on key campaigns that will improve safer roads for all, including Smart Motorways, changes to the Highway Code around motorway driving, with further focus on Vision Zero, to eliminate road traffic fatalities and serious injuries.
We're thrilled that Meera has joined us as an Independent Road Safety Advisor, and we are hopeful that together, we can make a difference to improve UK roads safer for all.
A quote from Meera: "I came to campaigning after the loss of my son Dev in a road traffic collision. I'm proud to be working with IAM RoadSmart and hope together we can make a difference."
Job Titles:
- National Observer & Local Observer Assessor
Job Titles:
- Our CEO / Chief Executive Officer
Nick joined the team in August 2023 and has over 15 years' experience in policy, media and public affairs. He most recently spent 9 years at the RAC overseeing campaigns on fuel, smart motorways and road safety. Nick is leading the policy directorate to turbocharge its campaigns, strategically placing it at the heart of Government policy making to support drivers.
Job Titles:
- Fellow
- Vice Chairman
- Members
- Stuart Donald QPM - Chairman
Nick is a former airline training captain with 35 years experience of in flight safety and pilot training. After university Nick joined the RAF as a pilot, flying C-130 Hercules on worldwide operations including famine relief in Ethiopia. He has been a member of IAM RoadSmart since 2011 and has held the positions of Group Chairman and Chief Observer. He is currently active as a National Observer and Masters Mentor.
Nicola joined IAM RoadSmart in December 2017 and brings a wealth of HR experience from sectors including defence, engineering, financial services, and retail. She led the achievement of the Investors in People silver award in 2020 and her aim is to ensure IAM RoadSmart is a high-performing employer who attracts, develops, and retains capable and talented people.
Formula 1 Racing legend Nigel Mansell was appointed IAM president in 2006. Mansell brings a lifetime of driving experience to IAM RoadSmart and joined racing drivers John Surtees, the late Graham Hill, Sir Stirling Moss and motorcyclist Geoff Duke who have all passed their IAM RoadSmart test.
"I believe driving expertise isn't just for the race track. My grandfather always told me that it is no good lying on a hospital bed saying 'But I had the right of way'. That is why drivers and riders can gain so much from preparing for their IAM RoadSmart test. I was honoured to take the Presidency of such a well regarded organisation and I hope that we can inform and educate more drivers and riders than ever before."
Job Titles:
- Master
- National Observer & Local Observer Assessor
Job Titles:
- National Observer & Local Observer Assessor
Job Titles:
- Area Service Delivery Manager - West England / South Wales
Robbie has been part of the IAM RoadSmart community since 1988, and since that time he has worked as a Car and Motorcycle Examiner and Staff Examiner, before coming an Area Service Delivery Manager in 2017.
For just shy of 40 years Robbie worked with Avon and Somerset Police either on Roads Policing or with the Driver Training Unit as a Car and Motorcycle Trainer. During the lockdown, he returned to Driver Training Unit for 6 weeks and trained two new motorcycle trainers. Robbie feels that his role gives him the chance to use his driving and motorcycle knowledge to help others develop their skills.
Rupert currently runs his own coaching & consulting business, but prior to that he worked for 27 years in senior leadership & Board Director roles for a number of businesses across the food & healthcare sectors. He has been a member of the IAM since 2021 & is also a volunteer Bloodbiker in his spare time. Rupert is passionate about helping people & organisations simplify how they do what they do, so that they can deliver a great job for their customers & Members.
Job Titles:
- Head of Membership and External Affairs at the Institute
Sarah is Head of Membership and External Affairs at the Institute of the Motor Industry. Sarah has worked in the membership sector for 16 years and has held senior positions since 2015. Sarah is passionate about education, membership and helping organisations deliver great member value by placing member needs at the heart of the organisation.
Job Titles:
- Area Service Delivery Manager - Northern, Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scott has been a part of the IAM RoadSmart community since 1993, before becoming an Examiner in 2012 and then an ASDM in 2017 where he looks after the Northern, Scotland and Northern Ireland region.
Scott served 30 years in the Metropolitan Police and holds advanced awards in Accident Investigation, Vehicle Examination and Tachograph Calibration. He served as a Collision Investigator and was also a Police Instructor at Hendon Driving School for 9 years. He enjoys long motorcycle trips around his region, but as well as the fantastic countryside, he gets to meet the fantastic people and volunteers who support IAM RoadSmart.
Job Titles:
- Regional Service Delivery Team Manager - South West
Shaun has recently celebrated 7 years with IAM RoadSmart and looks after the South West England region. Many of you may have already met him at one of our Skills Days, which he has helped organise for over 5 years. Shaun has also had the pleasure of taking national treasure Mary Berry out for her Mature Driver Review, which of course included cake!
Shaun served with Dorset Police for 30 years and spent nearly 20 years within Traffic as an advanced driver and rider. As a Traffic Inspector, he was responsible for managing investigations into complex and fatal road traffic collisions. He was also a Police Search Advisor and Security Coordinator which involved the planning and delivery of numerous major security events.
Job Titles:
- Manager - North East / England
Steve has been with IAM RoadSmart since 2017 and supports the local groups across North East England. Having worked for the police, Steve was a qualified Road Death Investigator for the Yorkshire Roads Policing Department where he was involved in overseeing the implementation of SMART Motorway. With Steve's knowledge and experience, he saw joining IAM RoadSmart as a natural progression so he could play a key part in improving driving and riding standards.
Within this role, he feels he can both help and motivate individuals to become better drivers and riders, helping to make our roads safer.
Job Titles:
- Stuart Donald QPM - Chairman
Stuart brings with him 30 years of policing experience at Humberside Police, retiring in 2015 as an Assistant Chief Constable. He has experience in traffic policing and was a Class 1 police advanced driver.
Job Titles:
- Area Service Delivery Manager - South East England
Stuart completed 30 years in the Police as a firearms officer before moving to the Roads Policing Unit. Whilst still serving, he joined IAM RoadSmart and worked his way to Chief Observer within his local group. Stuart completed his Masters whilst with the group and was then invited to become an Examiner and Masters Mentor.
Stuart was previously the ASDM for Region 2 returning to the role after a year travelling with his wife and labradoodle in their campervan. Stuart feels great to be back working with the staff and volunteers of the UK's leading road safety charity, sharing his passion with enthusiasts, united in their desire to develop skills and make our roads safer.
Susan joined IAM RoadSmart in 2020 and is the Executive Assistant and Office Manager, providing support to our CEO and SLT. She oversees the day-to-day smooth running of the office, along with HR support to colleagues. She has over 20 years' experience in various office roles across different sectors, making her a key part of our team.
Tom joined us in 2022 and brings with him over 40 years' experience as a Scottish Chartered Accountant. He has held several posts in his career as FD and Corporate Services, and now wishes to spend the final stage of his professional career ensuring businesses and charities have sustainable business models. He is passionate about trust, integrity, and prudence.
Victoria is the Founder of Reward Heads, an independent consultancy specialising in Retail, Hospitality and Voluntary sectors. Victoria joined at the end of 2022 as Trustee and Chair of our Remuneration Committee with oversight of People and Reward. She is passionate about ensuring people are rewarded, informed, and motivated in the most appropriate way to deliver organisational objectives effectively.