The IFE is delighted to announce its new Board of Trustee Directors following the organisation’s AGM held earlier this week.
Members from across the globe gathered online and in-person at Stratford-upon-Avon for the annual meeting which saw the appointment of Tony Cash and Shamsul Zaman who join the Board of Trustee Directors with immediate effect. A third position was filled by Nick Collins who was re-elected for a second term.
Introducing the new Trustees
The Trustees bring a wealth of experience and insight and play a significant role in advancing the IFE’s mission and supporting our members.
We are delighted to welcome Tony Cash CEng FIFireE, who brings over 35 years’ experience in combustion science, fire engineering, life safety, emergency planning and regulatory compliance across road, rail, aviation, infrastructure, petrochemical and industrial sectors. He is internationally recognised for delivering practical, risk-based fire safety solutions for complex and high-hazard environments.
Nick Collins FIFireE remains on the Board for a second term. With a background in developing and improving competence and professionalism across the international fire sector, Nick has played pivotal roles in chairing the Membership and Registration and Education Board Committees, working closely with members and the IFE headquarters team to develop and deliver the IFE strategy.
Alongside Tony and Nick, Shamsul Zaman joins the Board as a co-opted trustee. He is a senior assurance and risk leader with over 20 years’ experience in internal audit, enterprise risk and compliance across complex, highly regulated organisations. A qualified accountant with extensive experience of working with boards and senior stakeholders, both in the UK and internationally, Shamsul has led initiatives to enhance risk reporting, embed data-led assurance, and improve compliance frameworks across global operations.
Drawing on a diverse range of skills, experiences and perspectives, the trustees are committed to strengthening governance, supporting the organisation’s strategic goals and ensuring long-term sustainability. Their collective leadership marks an important step forward, setting the tone for continued growth, innovation and positive impact in the months and years to come.
We extend our thanks to our outgoing trustees Jason Hill and Peter Wilkinson who have both played pivotal roles during their tenures on the board, guiding the organisation’s development and laying strong foundations for its continued success.
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