Staff
Adam Wilkinson – Director
Adam Wilkinson was appointed Director in April 2008. He is responsible for providing executive leadership and overall management of EWH, its staff and other organisational and financial resources and for developing EWH’s national and international networks and partnerships. He holds an MA in Medieval History and Russian Language and an MSc in Historic Conservation. He brings a broad knowledge of UK conservation policy and architectural history, and an understanding of the international preservation scene through his previous roles as Secretary of the campaigning charity SAVE Britain’s Heritage and its sister organisation SAVE Europe’s Heritage. Prior to this he worked for a short stint in Paris for UNESCO’s Division of Cultural Heritage. He sits on the Council of Europa Nostra, the pan-European heritage federation. Adam is a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.
Contact: adamwilkinson@ewht.org.uk
Fiona MacDonald - Conservation Architect
Fiona MacDonald joined Edinburgh World Heritage as Conservation Architect in 2000. She qualified as an architect in 1983 and was accredited in building conservation by the RIAS in 1999. She was a Senior Associate and Team Leader with Simpson and Brown Architects and in 1996 she was seconded to Historic Scotland to lead the project for the restoration of Argyll’s Lodging in Stirling. Since joining EWH Fiona has worked closely with the proprietors and professionals on grant-aided schemes of improvement and repair. She also established a series of technical seminars to promote good practice and raise standards. Fiona manages EWH’s new Conservation Funding Programme launched in Spring 2005 which will target resources to give maximum benefit to the World Heritage Site..
Contact: fionamacdonald@ewht.org.uk
Fiona Rankin - World Heritage Site Project Manager
Fiona Rankin joined EWH as World Heritage Site Project Manager in 2009. She trained as an Architect at the University of Edinburgh. Since qualifying she has worked for a number of architectural practices, specialising in the survey, conservation, adaptation and regeneration of historic buildings and monuments. Fiona leads the development and delivery of EWH’s own projects, ensuring that WHS issues and objectives are integrated into every scheme. She is also responsible for identifying, proposing and developing new project opportunities for the future, preparing funding bids and sourcing additional income streams to make these possible..
Contact: fionarankin@ewht.org.uk
David Hicks - Communications Manager
David Hicks joined EWH as Communications Manager in April 2005. He has a BA (Hons) in Medieval and Modern History and an MA in Heritage Studies, specialising in live interpretation. David's previous appointment was as Interpretation Manager at Historic Scotland, and his work experience also includes posts at the Heritage Lottery Fund and Hampton Court Palace. His role is to develop and deliver a communications strategy to raise awareness and understanding of the World Heritage Site, which includes managing EWH corporate communications as well as interpretation, education and promotion for the World Heritage Site itself.
Contact: davidhicks@ewht.org.uk
Krzysztof Chuchra - Urban Analyst
Krzysztof has MA in Politics with Social Policy (urban regeneration) specialisation and MSc in European Urban Conservation. After joining the company in August 2008 and undertaking a 12 month placement as Assistant Planner, Krzysztof has become a permanent member of the EWH team. His role as Urban Analyst requires him to interpret Edinburgh’s Outstanding Universal Value as a World Heritage Site and liaise with the World Heritage Officer and other stakeholders in the organisation. Krzysztof’s job also requires him to monitor the World Heritage site and engage in the planning process of this area.
Contact: krzysztofjanchuchra@ewht.org.uk
Chiara Ronchini - Energy Efficiency Officer
Chiara Ronchini was appointed WHS Energy Efficiency Officer in January 2010. She is responsible for initiating, managing and delivering energy efficiency programmes and advice, community-led regeneration projects and developing climate change research for the Site through local, national and international networks. Chiara holds an MArch in Architecture and Planning from the University of Ferrara. She specialised in the sustainable management of World Heritage Sites and previously worked with UNESCO in Uzbekistan on the Management Plan for the Historic City of Bukharas.
Contact: chiararonchini@ewht.org.uk
David Farrer - Finance Manager
David Farrer is EWH’s Finance Manager and is responsible for producing the monthly management accounts as well as the annual accounts to audit stage. David is also currently the accountant of an Edinburgh internet design company. Prior to returning to live in Scotland, David was Finance Director and Company Secretary of a London advertising agency and then held a similar role in a design company. David has a BA (Hons) in modern history and economics and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators.
Contact: davidfarrer@ewht.org.uk
Caroline Sibbald - Business Manager & Company Secretary
Caroline has worked with EWH in this role since its inception in 1999. Previously she worked for the Edinburgh New Town Conservation Committee, which, with the Old Town Renewal Trust, merged to form EWH. Working closely with the Chairman and the Director, she provides support to the Board. As Company Secretary she ensures that the Board complies with relevant statutory and regulatory requirements, including those of charitable status. She also advises the board as required on issues of governance. Caroline administers EWH’s HR/personnel issues, including EWH’s health & safety policy and data protection. Caroline is EWH’s volunteer project manager, which is a developing area as EWH works increasingly with volunteers and interns. She also manages the office and premises.
Contact: carolinesibbald@ewht.org.uk
Caroline Lyon – Administrator
Caroline Lyon is EWH’s Administrator. She joined the Edinburgh Old Town Committee for Conservation and Renewal in 1989. Caroline is responsible for providing organisational support for the Conservation Funding Programme and is likely to be the first point of contact for applicants. She is also responsible for managing Board Room bookings and devising and managing EWH’s database of contacts as well as ordering supplies, organising meetings and dealing efficiently with the many enquiries EWH receives.
Contact: carolinelyon@ewht.org.uk
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