Claudia became Co-CEO of Historic England in a job-share with Emma Squire in November 2025. Claudia joined Historic England in September 2018 as Director of Regions which became a job-share with Emma Squire from December 2023. Prior to that, Claudia spent 15 years at the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, where she specialised in heritage and culture policy, strategy and delivery.

Claudia Kenyatta CBE, Co-CEO, Historic England

Emma joined Historic England in December 2023 as Director of Regions in a job-share with Claudia Kenyatta, and later became Co-CEO in a job-share with Claudia in November 2025. She joined from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, where she spent over five years as Director of Arts Heritage and Tourism.

Emma Squire CBE, Co-CEO, Historic England

Kate has worked for CIfA since 2005 in a variety of professional skills and standards roles before becoming co-CEO with Alex Llewellyn in 2025. She works closely with Alex to ensure the Institute meets its strategic and business aims and provides oversight for the learning & skills and influence areas of CIfA’s work.

Kate Geary, Co-CEO (Learning, Skills & Influence), Chartered Institute for Archaeologists

Alex is co-CEO of CIfA alongside Kate Geary, working to ensure the Institute meets its strategic and business aims. Alex also has oversight for membership and governance. Alex has worked in various roles for CIfA including membership and event management, and more recently focusing on finance, strategic development and governance.

Alex Llewellyn, Co-CEO (Membership & Governance), Chartered Institute for Archaeologists

This event is for anyone who works in (or who wants to work in) archaeology, heritage, or a related sector. This includes:

• Students who want to start their careers
• Officers with responsibilities for leading or managing teams
• Senior managers and Directors who are responsible for leading and developing organisational culture
• Anyone with an interest in the future of the heritage sector

Yes, this event will be recorded. If you can’t attend live, you’ll receive a link to watch it later.