New IFE Board of Trustees includes international fire safety leaders
Iain Hoey
Share this content
New trustees join IFE Board following 2025 AGM
The Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) has confirmed four new appointments to its Board of Trustees following its Annual General Meeting held earlier this week in Stratford-upon-Avon.
According to the IFE, the AGM was conducted in a hybrid format, allowing both online and in-person participation from members around the world.
The new appointments include fire and safety professionals from Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, reflecting what the IFE described as a commitment to global representation and inclusive governance.
The board appointments include Ryan Cleggett, Roy Little, Jason Hill and Jacqueline Lewis.
The IFE said the new trustees bring varied expertise in fire safety engineering, operational command, legal governance and professional registration.
Ryan Cleggett and Roy Little confirmed as new trustees
Ryan Cleggett was elected to the Board by the IFE International General Assembly.
Cleggett is a fire officer with over two decades of experience in both career and volunteer roles across several fire and rescue agencies in Australia.
He holds postgraduate qualifications in fire safety engineering, occupational safety and business administration.
Since 2019, he has served on the IFE Australia branch board and currently holds the role of Vice Leader of the IFE International General Assembly.
Roy Little was appointed to the Board by the IFE Registrants Group.
Little has over 20 years of experience in fire engineering, with a career spanning roles in the NHS, Arup and now as Associate Director at Design Fire Consultants.
The IFE said he is actively involved in IFE activities, including chairing the Facade Special Interest Group and serving on the technical panel.
He also volunteers as a Professional Report Reviewer and as an interviewer for IEng and CEng applicants.
Jason Hill and Jacqueline Lewis co-opted to trustee positions
Jason Hill has joined the IFE Board as a co-opted trustee for a one-year term.
Hill currently serves as an Assistant Fire Commander in New Zealand.
The IFE said Hill has played a key role in developing the IFE New Zealand branch and brings both operational insight and international experience.
Jacqueline Lewis was also co-opted to the Board and will serve a three-year term through to the 2028 AGM.
According to the IFE, Lewis brings legal expertise to the Board’s governance and oversight work.
Her appointment was sought externally to strengthen the Board’s range of professional skills.
Departing trustees thanked for service
The IFE confirmed that four trustees have stepped down following the AGM.
Departing members include Chris Bilby, James Lane, Parina Patel and Hao-Giang Tay.
The organisation expressed its appreciation for their contributions to strategy development and board leadership.
According to the IFE, each departing member supported the early implementation of the current strategic direction.
Their terms ended following the completion of their respective service periods on the Board.
IFE highlights governance and international growth priorities
The IFE said the appointments reflect its current priorities of enhancing governance, supporting international collaboration and broadening the board’s skill base.
The trustees bring diverse sector knowledge and experience from engineering, emergency services, and legal governance.
Each new trustee is also active in professional volunteer roles, including technical panels, review boards and IFE branches.
According to the IFE, the hybrid AGM format contributed to a rise in member engagement and participation.
The institution said the event supported wider accessibility and ensured all members had an opportunity to participate.
New IFE Board of Trustees includes international fire safety leaders: Summary
The Institution of Fire Engineers has confirmed four new trustees following its 2025 AGM.
The AGM was held in Stratford-upon-Avon and included both in-person and online participation.
Ryan Cleggett was elected by the International General Assembly.
Roy Little was appointed by the IFE Registrants Group.
Jason Hill was co-opted for a one-year term.
Jacqueline Lewis was co-opted for a three-year term.
Departing trustees include Chris Bilby, James Lane, Parina Patel and Hao-Giang Tay.
The IFE said the appointments support governance and international engagement.
The board includes members from Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.
The IFE said the hybrid AGM model enabled broader participation from its global membership.