Peter Wakelin

Independent writer, curator and consultant Dr Wakelin is an independent writer, curator and consultant specialising in art and the built heritage. He was formerly Director of Collections and Research at Amgueddfa Cymru and Secretary of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales. His books ... Read More

Siân Williams

Head of Cultural Collections Engagement and Curation, Swansea University Siân Williams is a senior leader in librarianship and archives, with a career focus on public engagement. She developed the South Wales Miners’ Library at Swansea University as an internationally respected centre for research and learning i... Read More

Agnes Xavier-Phillips

Master of the Worshipful Livery Company of Wales and Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Gwent A qualified nurse and solicitor, who read law at Cardiff University, Agnes Xavier-Phillips was General Counsel and Client Relationship Manager of GE Capital, and represented the financial services industry on the Woolf Reforms, whic... Read More

Menai Owen-Jones

Chief Executive, LATCH Welsh Children’s Cancer Charity. Council of the Institute of Directors Menai Owen-Jones is an award-winning social sector chief executive and experienced non-executive director. She is an independent adviser to the Senedd Cymru Commission and sits on several bo... Read More

Hasmukh Shah

General Practitioner, Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Professor Shah has worked in the NHS for 50 years. He is visiting Professor at the University of South Wales, a GP education lead and a past non-executive member of Rhondda Cynon Taf local health board. He has been secretary of the British Association of ... Read More

Mahaboob Basha

External Relations and Engagement Manager, Swansea University In his role as external relations manager at Swansea University, Dr Basha has expanded the university’s global network and fostered high-profile collaborations, particularly across the Middle East and Far East. He founded the Sketty Youth Club and Skett... Read More

Arthur Lees

Professor Emeritus, Swansea University Professor Lees has spent most of his career in the power industry. He uses mathematical and engineering modelling to resolve problems affecting power stations, including gear dynamics and the behaviour of spinning objects. In the early stage of his career, one of his most signifi... Read More

Paul Matthews

Chief Executive, Monmouthshire County Council Professor Matthews supports the growth and intensity of the Welsh policy development and leadership system through his roles as a leadership mentor, board member of the Wales Centre for Public Policy, Governor at Cardiff Metropolitan University, and visiting Professor in ... Read More

John Mayberry

Consultant Gastroenterologist, Princess Elizabeth Hospital, Guernsey Professor Mayberry works on identifying the degree of cancer risk in ulcerative colitis, comparing it with the risk in Crohn’s disease. His research has resulted in the reduction of cancer risk in colitis to normal levels by the use of oral mesala... Read More

Rhodri Jones

Head of the CERN Beams Department, CERN Switzerland Dr Jones is Head of the Beams Department at CERN and is responsible for the operation of the CERN accelerator complex. He works on the conception and design of future particle physics accelerators, as well as precision measurement and robotics designed for controllin... Read More