Our Council & Team
The ABTT is run by a council made up of Full Members (voted in to position) who maintain the running of the ABTT Group. Our Council Board currently consists of 11 Trustee-Directors, each elected by the Membership. The Board is responsible for the overall management of the ABTT. Full Members of the ABTT can apply for these roles. ABTT's Council give vital support to help the ABTT steering and advising on our work.
ABTT Council (Trustee Directors)
The ABTT Trustee Directors make up our council. They are Full Members who have been voted in to position by our Membership.
![Trustee and Co-chair: David Evans](https://www.abtt.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/David-Evans-720x720.jpg)
Trustee and Co-chair: David Evans
![Trustee and Co-Chair: Mig Burgess](https://www.abtt.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/mig-burgess-216x216-Edited.png)
Trustee and Co-Chair: Mig Burgess
![Trustee and Vice-Chair: Oliver Brown](https://www.abtt.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/73333365_10162280013480214_4912403397811896320_n-480x480-Edited.jpg)
Trustee and Vice-Chair: Oliver Brown
![Trustee: Alexander Cann](https://www.abtt.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Alex-Cann-720x720.jpg)
Trustee: Alexander Cann
![Trustee: Anette Ollerearnshaw](https://www.abtt.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/5dd15bd0-8dcd-462f-81bf-1b0e5481457d-720x720.jpg)
Trustee: Anette Ollerearnshaw
![Trustee: Anton Woodward OBE](https://www.abtt.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/anton_medium_definition-480x480-Edited.png)
Trustee: Anton Woodward OBE
![Trustee: Ben Stephen](https://www.abtt.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/ben-bristol-headshot-480x480-Edited.png)
Trustee: Ben Stephen
![Trustee: Emma Wilson MBE](https://www.abtt.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/EW-Official-BW-e1699620562442.jpg)
Trustee: Emma Wilson MBE
![Trustee: Mark Dakin](https://www.abtt.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/profile-no-picture.jpg)
Trustee: Mark Dakin
![Trustee: Mathew Smethurst-Evans](https://www.abtt.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Mathew-SE.jpg)
Trustee: Mathew Smethurst-Evans
![Trustee: Suzy Somerville](https://www.abtt.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Snew-720x720.jpg)
Trustee: Suzy Somerville
ABTT Ex-Officio Members
An Ex-Officio member of the ABTT is someone who has earned the right of a position within a committee or other body by virtue of their position, knowledge or status within our Industry, or within the ABTT.
![ABTT Apprenticeship Network Chairman: Jack Davies](https://www.abtt.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/20210516_195253-Edited.jpg)
ABTT Apprenticeship Network Chairman: Jack Davies
![ABTT Cymru Committee Chairwoman: Rhian Jones](https://www.abtt.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Rhian-jones-new.jpg)
ABTT Cymru Committee Chairwoman: Rhian Jones
![Automation Committee Chairman: Nick Page](https://www.abtt.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/08029597-1537-4092-bff2-8bcc4dc17a6c-720x720.jpg)
Automation Committee Chairman: Nick Page
![CITEA Committee Chairwoman: Caroline Townsend](https://www.abtt.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Caroline-Townsend.jpg)
CITEA Committee Chairwoman: Caroline Townsend
![Historical Research Committee Chairman: Roger Fox](https://www.abtt.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Roger-Fox-Photo-Credit-Anthony-Cullen-720x720.jpg)
Historical Research Committee Chairman: Roger Fox
![Honorary Secretary: Matthew Jones](https://www.abtt.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/matthew_jones_partner_london.jpg@2x-720x720.jpg)
Honorary Secretary: Matthew Jones
![Honorary Treasurer: Loretta Tomasi](https://www.abtt.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/loretta-tomasi.jpg)
Honorary Treasurer: Loretta Tomasi
![OISTAT Committee Chairman: Peter Maccoy](https://www.abtt.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Peter-Maccoy-Photo-Credit-Anthony-Cullen-720x720.jpg)
OISTAT Committee Chairman: Peter Maccoy
![Reset Better Committee Chairman: Dan Shelley](https://www.abtt.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Dan-Shelley.png)
Reset Better Committee Chairman: Dan Shelley
![Safety Committee Chairman: Michael Anderson](https://www.abtt.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Michael-anderson-hi-res-720x720.jpg)
Safety Committee Chairman: Michael Anderson
![Stephen Joseph Committee Chairman: Tony Jackson](https://www.abtt.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/TJ-Edited.jpg)
Stephen Joseph Committee Chairman: Tony Jackson
![Sustainability Committee Chairman: Danny Lennon](https://www.abtt.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Dannys-picture.jpg)
Sustainability Committee Chairman: Danny Lennon
![Theatre Design Committee Chairman: Simon Harper](https://www.abtt.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Simon-H.jpg)
Theatre Design Committee Chairman: Simon Harper
![Training and Education Committee Chairman: Sebastian Barnes](https://www.abtt.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/sebastian-barnes.jpg)
Training and Education Committee Chairman: Sebastian Barnes
ABTT Young Associate Representatives
The Young and Student Representative roles are positions on the ABTT Council of Management. Their job is to ensure the voices of Young and Student Associates are heard by those that govern the ABTT.
![Young Associate Representative: Jack Davies](https://www.abtt.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/20210516_195253-Edited.jpg)
Young Associate Representative: Jack Davies
![Young Associate Representative: Jessica Nicholls](https://www.abtt.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Jess-Nichols-720x720-Edited.jpg)
Young Associate Representative: Jessica Nicholls
![Young Associate Representative: Joshua Burnside](https://www.abtt.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/profile-no-picture.jpg)
Young Associate Representative: Joshua Burnside
ABTT Co-opted Members
A Co-opted member of the ABTT is someone who has been appointed to the membership of a committee or other body by invitation of the existing members.
![Co-opted Member & NorthNet Committee Chairman: Paul Moore](https://www.abtt.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/paul-moore-587x720.jpg)
Co-opted Member & NorthNet Committee Chairman: Paul Moore
![Co-opted Member: Gareth Evans](https://www.abtt.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Gareth-E.jpg)
Co-opted Member: Gareth Evans
![Co-opted member: Nikki Scott](https://www.abtt.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Nikki-Scott.jpg)
Co-opted member: Nikki Scott
ABTT Staff Members
The ABTT Staff Members, are Full-time staff who work in the ABTT Office.
![ABTT Administrator: Amy Bodman](https://www.abtt.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/ab-Edited.jpg)
ABTT Administrator: Amy Bodman
![ABTT Association and Events Manager: Elysia Moore](https://www.abtt.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Elysia-Moore-Headshot-BW-720x720.jpg)
ABTT Association and Events Manager: Elysia Moore
![ABTT CEO: Liz Sillett](https://www.abtt.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Liz-Sillett-720x720.jpg)
ABTT CEO: Liz Sillett
![ABTT Financial Controller: Stuart Roberts](https://www.abtt.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/stuart.jpg)
ABTT Financial Controller: Stuart Roberts
ABTT Team
The ABTT Team is made up of volunteers and consultants who hold expertise in their area of the Industry. They assist the ABTT by contributing their knowledge and time to ensure we run smoothly.
![ABTT TAP Coordinator: Tom Mannings](https://www.abtt.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Tom-Mannings-Photo-Credit-Anthony-Cullen-720x720.jpg)
ABTT TAP Coordinator: Tom Mannings
![ABTT Training Coordinator: Louise Birchall](https://www.abtt.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/louise-birchall.jpg)
ABTT Training Coordinator: Louise Birchall
![Electrical Safety Advisor: James Eade](https://www.abtt.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/James_Eade-1-720x720.jpg)
Electrical Safety Advisor: James Eade
![Health and Safety Advisor – Melvin Sandell](https://www.abtt.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Melvin-Sandell-720x720.jpg)
Health and Safety Advisor – Melvin Sandell
![Honorary ABTT Archivist: Jane Thornton](https://www.abtt.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_0136-2-480x480-Edited.jpg)
Honorary ABTT Archivist: Jane Thornton
![Sightline Editor: Rebecca Morland](https://www.abtt.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/r-morland.jpg)
Sightline Editor: Rebecca Morland
Become a Full Member of the ABTT today!
It really is as simple as 1, 2, 3!
1. Submit your CV and 2 references via our online form.
2. We contact your references
3. Council reviews your application and we’ll let you know if you’ve been accepted!
Get your experience and knowledge validated by your peers today!