Andy Davis MSc., CSyP, FSyI, CPP

Managing Director of Trident Manor Limited

Chair of IAASF

Andy Davis is the Managing Director of Trident Manor and the Chair of IAASF. He is a Security Risk Management expert having operated within international government organisations and senior corporate positions around the world. He has been involved in the audit, review, and design of museums and other cultural venues for several years, and his training programmes on Cultural Property Protection have benefited hundreds of people operating in the sector. He is the former Chair of the ASIS International Cultural Properties Community and sits on the UK Standards Committee specifically for cultural heritage.

Lisa Mol

University of the West of England - Professor of Geomorphology and Heritage in Conflict

The Broader International Impact of Economic Uncertainty

Lisa Mol is co-Director of the Centre for Environment, Society and Resilience at the University of the West of England. She provides strategic leadership for interdisciplinary research addressing environmental change, social justice and resilience across policy, practice and communities.

As holder of a Personal Chair in Geomorphology and Heritage in Conflict, she leads Heritage in the Crossfire, an initiative that investigates the material damage caused by armed combat and vandalism. This work has been generously supported by funders such as the Royal Society, AHRC, the Leverhulme Trust, Historic England and the British Council.

William Brown

Security Consultant for Trident Manor

Fire Threats

William is the National Security Adviser for Arts Council England. He is responsible for assessing and advising on security risks of collections, buildings and the transportation of heritage objects, advising at all levels in the UK and around the world. His work enables displays of iconic and priceless works through the Government Indemnity Scheme. William is involved in multiple organisations and projects focused on the protection of cultural heritage, receiving a commendation from the NPCC for his personal commitment and professionalism to Operation Griffin, a difficult and prolonged international investigation into an organised crime group attacking museums, stately homes and auction houses across the United Kingdom for Rhinoceros horn and oriental artefacts.

Martin Wilson

Head of Cyber and Innovation - North East Business Resilience Centre (NEBRC)

Understanding Cyber Threats

Detective Inspector Martin Wilson of Durham Constabulary has 21 years policing experience across various policing roles. Martin holds an MSc in Cyber Security (with distinction) and has recently achieved his Ph.D. focusing on cybersecurity for small businesses. His research explores how UX-based methodologies can help convey essential cybersecurity insights to providers serving SMEs.

Amanda Gerry

Director and Heritage Consultant - AE Heritage

From Survival to Stewardship: Protecting Heritage Through Economic Challenge

Amanda is a heritage professional at AE Heritage with over 30 years of Project Management experience and is particularly passionate about helping organisations, particularly those that are smaller / ran by volunteers, move from reactive to proactive stewardship—making the case that early investment in heritage assets is not only more sustainable, but more cost-effective in the long run. Amanda has led several award-winning heritage-led repair and regeneration projects across the country, with particular focus on community engagement, co-created interpretation, stakeholder partnership and creating sustainable futures for historic buildings that are warm, welcoming, financially viable, and provide opportunities for community empowerment.

Paul Griffiths

Chief Executive Officer - Association for Cultural Enterprises

Diversification for Sustainability

Paul is senior cultural and heritage leader with nearly three decades of experience transforming visitor attractions, building sustainable organisations, and championing public engagement with heritage.

Paul is currently in the role of Chief Executive of the Association for Cultural Enterprises (AfCE), leading the organisation into its next chapter of growth, advocacy, and sector support. AfCE plays a vital role in helping museums, heritage sites, and cultural organisations build sustainable futures through enterprise, innovation, and collaboration.

Previously, Paul served as CEO of Al Jazeera Al Hamra Heritage Village (AJAH) in the UAE, working under the Al Qasimi Foundation to position AJAH as the country’s leading heritage destination.

Before that, he spent six transformative years as Director of Painshill Park Trust, doubling visitor numbers and income, while delivering capital improvements and organisational reform. Earlier senior roles include leadership at the Mary Rose Trust and English Heritage, managing complex portfolios and overseeing major public-facing operations.

Alongside executive leadership, Paul served as Vice-Chair of the Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre, Director of Visit Surrey, and in several other governance and advisory roles. He has regularly appeared in national media and sector podcasts, and was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Business (2018) for services to tourism, heritage, and conservation. 

Helen Hinds

Business Resilience and Emergency Planning Lead - Northumberland County Council

Emergency Planning

Helen has worked for Northumberland County Council as their Business Resilience and Emergency Planning lead since October 2021. Prior to that she worked for a City Council for 13 years. Helen also has experience of working for national and regional government organisations. She was elected as the first female chair of the Emergency Planning Society, a position she held for two and half years before stepping down due to family illness. She is fortunate enough to also live in the beautiful County of Northumberland with her adopted cats and supportive husband. 

Hannah Miller

Junior Security Consultant - Trident Manor Ltd.

The Benefits of Protective Training

Hannah Miller is a Junior Security Consultant at Trident Manor. She specialises in cultural protection and has conducted and supported risk assessments for a variety of cultural venues across the UK and Europe. During her time at Trident Manor, Hannah has delivered security and asset protection training both in person and online to local and international audiences, and has assisted in developing training programmes for both cultural and non-cultural sectors.