Officers
Richard Smith (Road Haulage Association), Chair
Richard is the Managing Director of the Road Haulage Association, one of the larger members of TAF representing more than 200 staff and 8,500 members, ranging from owner operators to those with fleets of over 1000 vehicles. Richard has been elected as the new Chair for TAF 2023/24.
Julia Garvey (British Education Suppliers Association), Vice Chair
Julia is the Deputy Director General at British Educational Suppliers Association (BESA), the trade association covering the entirety of the UK educational suppliers sector with more than 300 members. Julie has been elected in the Band A (0-9 staff) category of members and will serve a term until 2026.
Tim Doggett (Chemical Business Association), Treasurer
Tim Doggett is the Chief Executive Officer of the Chemical Business Association (CBA) which represents the UK chemical supply chain. Many CBA members are SMEs and include manufacturers, distributors, traders, warehouse operators, logistics and transport companies, as well as service providers and suppliers who collectively are the main chemical industry interface providing products and services to virtually every sector. CBA members contribute more than £4 billion annually to the UK economy and employ over 10,000 people nationwide, handling in excess of 27 million tonnes and making over 2.25 million deliveries of chemicals each year.
Board members
Ben Massey (National Association of Jewellers)
Ben is the CEO at The National Association of Jewellers and is an experienced marketing professional with experience working at a number of associations.
Keith Aldis (Brick Development Association)
I am a professional company secretary and deliverer of commercialised business, charities and not for profits. An experienced people manager, supporter of vocational training, skills testing, qualifications, education and industrial relations/employee relations work in both global and national bodies. I am an NGO specialist.
Donna Rickaby (PAGB, The Healthcare Association)
Donna Rickaby is the Senior Membership Manager at PAGB. Speaking on her election to the Board, Donna shared: “I’m excited to add my expertise and passion into the mix alongside new and existing TAF Board members and the team to further support their mission to promote the role of effective trade associations to government, industry, and the wider public.”
Lee Newman (Department for Business and Trade)
Lee Newman is the Head of Sectors Briefing Hub and our new board member from the Department for Business and Trade.
Sam Long (Decom Mission)
Sam, who has been active in the international energy industry for 20+ years with companies including Wood, Petrofac, Baker Hughes and Aker Solutions, has had a career-long focus on decommissioning, well abandonment, late life asset management and the ongoing need to decarbonise the upstream oil and gas industry.
Ellen Daniels (British Compressed Gases Association)
Ellen is the CEO of the British Compressed Gases Association (BCGA), the leading UK trade association representing the interests of 100+ member companies. Ellen has a wealth of public affairs and industry knowledge.