The BIID Team
The BIID office is run by a small team of staff.
The BIID staff are responsible for the day to day managing of memberships, industry partners, events and marketing. The team are tasked with implementing the strategic decisions of the Council of Directors and working alongside the BIID committees to ensure the successful running of the Institute.
Katherine Elworthy
subtitle: Chief Operating Officer
Katherine joined the BIID in 2009. Her role is to support Council to develop effective strategies and to manage the Institute team.
Joy Curniffe
subtitle: Membership Manager
Joy joined the BIID in 2000. Her role is focused on the key aspects of supporting new and existing members.
Charlotte Davies
subtitle: Head of Marketing
Charlotte joined the BIID in 2018. Her role is to oversee the marketing, communications, and PR of the BIID.
Madeleine Steele
subtitle: Events Manager
Madeleine (Maddy) joined the BIID in 2026. Her role is to oversee the Institute's events.
Stacey Warner
subtitle: Marketing Executive
Stacey joined the BIID in 2022. Their role is to create and administrate BIID marketing activities.
Suki Gregory
subtitle: Events Executive
Suki joined the BIID in 2025. Her role is to support the BIID's events and CPD activities.
Josephine Owusu
subtitle: Partnerships Executive
Josephine joined the BIID in 2026. Her role is to develop and coordinate the BIID's partnerships.
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