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Andy Bush became Managing Director of ILA in 2011. Since then he has led the global restructuring of several lead industry organisations, including the creation of the Consortium for Battery Innovation, co-ordinating strategies to promote and protect the interests of the lead industry worldwide. He joined the ILA in 1997.

Florian von Steinkeller is Managing Director of Britannia Refined Metals Ltd, part of the Glencore group, which owns and operates the largest lead-producing plant in Europe with a capacity to refine more than 180,000 tonnes of lead. He has been ILA’s chairman since 2015.

Matthew Raiford earned his BSc in Chemistry from Texas A&M University in 2009 and his PhD in Chemistry from University of Texas at Austin in 2014. His current projects include improving dynamic charge acceptance and cycle life in lead batteries working with national laboratories in the US, universities, and the global lead battery industry.

Niamh Owen-McLaughlin has a BA Geography degree from University College London (UCL). She has worked for the industry for eight years and is currently Communications and Digital Manager for the Consortium for Battery Innovation.

Joana Coimbra has a BA in Media Studies from the University of Lisbon and a MA in International Journalism from the University of Central Lancashire. She has worked in Portugal, Spain and Italy and has experience from both the private and public sectors. She is a Communications Officer for CBI based in Brussels.

Steve Binks joined ILA as Regulatory Affairs Director in October 2011. He was previously Director of Hazard Assessment & Communication at the pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline. He is a European-registered toxicologist.

Cris Williams is Senior Scientist – Health at ILA. He has more than 30 years’ experience in subjects including exposure assessment and occupational health. He is a member of the Society of Toxicology and the author or co-author of more than 30 peer-reviewed publications. Dr WIlliams holds a PhD in environmental toxicology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Dr Khareen Singh is a Technical Officer, working across ILA’s science and regulatory projects. She holds a PhD in developing a risk management framework for synthetic chemicals in mining operations, as well as an MSci in Chemistry and an MSc in Environmental Technology from Imperial College, London.

Steve Binks joined ILA as Regulatory Affairs Director in October 2011. He was previously Director of Hazard Assessment & Communication at the pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline. He is a European-registered toxicologist.

Lisa Allen joined ILA as manager of the Lead REACH Consortium in 2016. Previously, she managed regulatory support services at REACHReady Ltd, a subsidiary of the UK Chemical Industries Association. Lisa studied Natural Sciences at the University of Cambridge and holds an MA and an MSci in inorganic and physical chemistry.

Hywel Jarman joined ILA in 2018. He is responsible for ILA’s communications and advocacy programmes. A former journalist he has held senior communications and public affairs roles in the private and public sectors.

Fareha Lasker joined ILA in 2019. Specialising in science, engineering and innovation brands, her previous roles include media and public relations. Fareha holds a BSc in Biological Sciences and an MA in Science Journalism.

Florence Falkiner joined ILA in 2020 with over three years of experience in research, engagement and communications. She holds a degree in Media and Communications and is passionate about sustainability and social media.

Maura McDermott joined the Zinc and Lead Development Associations in 1988. During her career she has supported the transition between associations into what is today the ILA. Her responsibilities include managing ILA’s London office and organising events including the European lead battery and international lead conferences.

Dawn Raymond holds a masters degree in business administration, majoring in accounting and finance. She has worked at the ILA’s US office in North Carolina, since February 2009, where she is Finance Manager.

Anita Wright is Administrative Assistant and Librarian at the International Lead Association, Inc. and Consortium for Battery Innovation based in North Carolina. Anita joined the International Lead Zinc Research Organization (now ILA, Inc.) in November 1994.

Louise Matthews is part-time Administration Assistant at the International Lead Association. Louise joined the association in 2001.