The Regional and International Operations team is responsible for the development, co-ordination and delivery of the Institution’s International, Regional and Young Member operational plans to deliver the Institution’s strategy.
In the UK
Within the UK activities for our 73,000 members are coordinated locally through 16 Regions, each with its own volunteer committee. These Regional Committees, in conjunction with more locally focused Areas, Divisional Centres and Young Member Panels organise activities to engage and support members as well as raise the profile of the profession and the Institution locally.
Outside the UK
From an international perspective, the Institution has a membership of 17,000 in over 122 countries. Again, activities are coordinated locally through a diverse network of volunteers working in close cooperation with local professional engineering organisations.
International activity is coordinated in the broadest sense through Regional Forums that encompass the whole of the International membership and work with the Institution's volunteer groupings within each country to provide services for their members locally and raise the profile of the Institution and the profession.
To find out more about the Institution's activities and support structure outside the UK visit the International Focus section.
Support Services
The network is supported and guided by the staff of the Regional and International Operations team based in London and a field office in Hong Kong.
Our main objective is to provide strategic and practical support to ensure that the volunteer network can effectively deliver the Institution’s strategy locally.
The team acts as a focal point for all volunteers and key services including:
§ the co-ordination of the key strategic boards
§ the provision and training of volunteers in digital communication tools
§ event development and promotion
§ the development of new markets overseas in terms of member acquisition
§ raising the global profile of the Institution and the engineering profession
The Team
Joanna Fox is the Department Manager and has overall responsibility for the development and support of the Regional, International and Young Member network. Jo is also responsible for the development of the India market with Penny Maxfield.
Tel: +44 (0)20 7973 1246 j_fox@imeche.org
Maria Taylor is the Senior Executive of the team and is responsible for the strategic development of the team to ensure that best practice, processes, financial mechanisms and communication is effective across the UK, overseas and YM Networks. In addition Maria is responsible for the development of the South East Asia and Oceania markets.
Tel: +44 (0)20 7973 1286 m_taylor@imeche.org
Penelope Bosman is responsible for the support and development of the Regional and Young Member networks to ensure the delivery of the Institution’s strategy locally in particular the engagement of members and to raise the profile of the profession and the Institution. Penny acts as the coordinator for the National Young Members’ Board (YMB) and Regional Strategy Board (RSB). Other roles include supporting the development of the Institution’s diversity interface.
Tel: +44 (0)20 7973 1259 p_bosman@imeche.org
Penelope Maxfield is responsible for the development and implementation of the Institution’s international strategy. This includes the coordination of the International Strategy Board (ISB) and the provision of effective support for our 17,000 international members through regional forums in the Middle East & Africa, Europe and the Americas. Penny is also responsible for the coordination and development of the India market.
Tel: +44 (0)20 7973 1313 p_maxfield@imeche.org
Hazel Morgan - Volunteer Operations Executive. Hazel supports the volunteer network by providing information and tools to both retain and convert members including Affiliate to Associate, Member to Fellow, the recognition of members and identification of new volunteers. Hazel is also responsible for the Ambassador Programme, a broad coordination of development, recruitment, training and support of the Institution’s volunteer network, including the organisation of an annual volunteer conference.
Tel: +44 (0)20 7973 1252 h_morgan@imeche.org
Michelle Wheeler, Executive Assistant, is responsible for coordinating regional and international volunteer network services and support systems including member data and digital communication tools. Michelle also has responsibility for organising the President’s Apprentice Scheme where selected young engineers shadow various activities of the Presidential year, Speak Out for Engineering – a domestic and international presentation competition and, visits by the President to groupings based outside the UK.
Tel: + 44 (0)20 7973 1303 m_wheeler@imeche.org
The Hong Kong Office is the primary focus for members in Hong Kong and mainland China. Working with the Hong Kong Branch and HQ, the office organises events and activities to promote the Institution and support members.
Jenny Chan, Senior Executive
Tel: +852 3153 4186
imeche@imechehk.org.hk
May Ting, Executive Officer
Tel: + 852 3153 4182
imeche@imechehk.org.hk
IMechE Hong Kong Office
Room 1606, 16/F Dominion Centre
43-59 Queen's Road East
Wanchai
HONG KONG
