Overview

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 65,000 members are co-ordinated 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 15,000 in over 122 countries. Again, activities are co-ordinated locally through a diverse network of volunteers working in close co-operation with local professional engineering organisations.

International activity is co-ordinated in the broadest sense through four Regional Fora 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 effectively deliver the Institution’s strategy locally.

The team act 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 Email: 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 Email: m_taylor@imeche.org  

Penelope Maxfield is responsible for the development and implementation of the Institutions international strategy. This includes the co-ordination of the International Strategy Board and the provision of effective support for our 15,000 international members through the regional forums in the Middle East & Africa, Europe and America. Penny is also responsible for the co-ordination and development of the India Market.
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7973 1313 Email: p_maxfield@imeche.org  

Paul Tabern is responsible for the Institution’s Industrial Liaison network providing support and guidance to the appointed industry representatives in member acquisition and career/professional development support for members and potential members. As part of the member acquisition plan, Paul also supports the volunteer networks by providing information and tools to both retain and convert members including Engineering Technician, Member to Fellow and the recognition of new members and volunteers.
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7973 1252 Email: p_tabern@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 co-ordinator for the National Young Members Board (YMB) and Regional Strategy Board (RSB). Other roles include supporting the President’s Apprentice Scheme and the Ambassador Gold programme.
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7973 1259 Email: p_bosman@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 Email: imeche@imechehk.org.hk
May Ting, Executive Officer Tel: + 852 3153 4182 Email: imeche@imechehk.org.hk  

IMechE Hong Kong Office
Room 1606, 16/F Dominion Centre
43-59 Queen's Road East
Wanchai
HONG KONG