Our People

Young Rider Training Ambassador

Ben Schooling

"Ben is IAM RoadSmart's Young Riding Ambassador for Wey Valley Advanced Motorcyclists. He began riding on his 17th birthday, having developed a passion at a young age for riding pillion with his dad.

He understands the challenges young riders face and as a result chose to represent IAM RoadSmart as an Ambassador focusing on training and recruitment. Ben rides daily and loves covering miles on his bike a BMQ S1000XR. He has gained his National Observer and Masters - the highest standard of civilian driving and riding, and he hopes to use his experience to drive the next generation of bikers into the Advanced training program."

Independent Road Safety Advisor

Meera Naran, MBE

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.”

Group and Community Ambassador

Des Shillingford

"Des is a Finance Director for an Academy Trust and Chair for the Chelmsford Advanced Motorists.

His passion is safe, fun driving and he hopes to persuade people of the value that safe driving can bring, and how it develops peace of mind, enabling other things like leisure and trips with friends.

Out of his road safety commitments and passion, he is also a Chair of Governors for a local school and enjoys fixing mobility scooters for another charity."

Young
Campaigning Ambassador

Sophie Lyden

"Sophie is a Depot Manager of her family's garage based in Morecombe. Her journey in the automotive industry has shaped her passion for road safety, and her commitment to making our roads safer today for generations to come.

Daily, she sees a range of vehicles passing through her garage, many of them neglected and unsafe. She has made it her mission to provide informative and practical advice to help people stay safe on the road, sharing insights on her social media channels so that they can make safer decisions for themselves and those around them."

Drink Drive Rehabilitation Ambassador

Shaun Whiter

"In 2016, Shaun Whiter helped a friend change a tyre on his car. He was hit by a dangerous driver, who fled the scene, leaving him for dead. He survived the incident, thanks to East Anglia Air Ambulance, but had to have both legs amputated.

As a result of the incident, Shaun now uses his experience to be a force for good, educating young people in the footballing community, his passion, to talk about distracting driving as well as being an advocate for drink-drive rehabilitation.

Shaun is committed to making roads safer for all, working with IAM RoadSmart to make a difference by saving lives and reducing the risk of serious injury on-road."

Our Chairman and Vice Chair support the IAM RoadSmart vision. They play a key role in shaping the strategy, vision and purpose of IAM RoadSmart along with their fellow Council members.

Read more about our Chairman and Vice Chair

Trustees

'Our Trustees bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the IAM RoadSmart Board. All our Trustees are volunteers and dedicate their time to ensure the charity receives it mission.'

Nick Stein

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.

Sarah Whiteside-Jones

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. She is passionate about education, membership and helping organisations deliver great member value by placing member needs at the heart of the organisation.

Victoria Milford

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.

Mark Powell

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).

Mark has over ten years’ experience as a Trustee with organisations in the not-for-profit sector. He 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.

Rupert Newman

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.

Rupert has been a member of the IAM since 2021 & is also a volunteer Bloodbiker in his spare time. He 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.

Tom Kelman

Angela Bell

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.

Angela 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.

Mark Armitage

Mark joined The Institute of the Motor Industry (The IMI) in 2015, initially leading the UK business development team.

Mark moved 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.

Chief Executive Officer

Antony Kildare

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.'

IAM RoadSmart
Chief
Examiner

Richard Gladman

Richard joined IAM RoadSmart as a member in 2004 whilst still enjoying his career in the Police as a driver and rider trainer. He then became an employee in 2014 after retiring from his full time role at the Metropolitan Police Motor Driving School, and since has become our Chief Examiner. Richard is responsible for maintaining our on-road standards and ensuring our ASDM team is on message across the UK.

Alongside this, he ensures that the organisation and the skills of its drivers and riders stays up to date. Outside of the office, Richard is a self-proclaimed petrol head and can often be found travelling up and down the country, at our various skills day events and presenting to our groups at their meetings.

Head of
Field Service
Delivery

Amanda Smith

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.

Regional Service Delivery Team Manager - South West

Shaun Cronin

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.

Regional Road Safety Manager Scotland and North

Stewart Mackie

Stewart has recently joined the team having retired from Police Scotland in May 2024. Stewart has had been part of the IAM RoadSmart family previously, having passed his IAM RoadSmart test at 18 and thereafter fulfilled roles as an observer and as an examiner. He has significant operational experience across a wide range of policing disciplines including the Deputy Head of Road Policing for Scotland.

In his new role, his focus will be to work with Groups and volunteers to develop and enhance partnership working with key stakeholders across Scotland, North East and North West England. He will support Groups to champion the work already carried out by our excellent team of volunteers.

Area Service Delivery
Manager - North
East England

Steve Ellis

Area Service
Delivery Manager
- Scotland

Steven Miller