Charlie Nicklin — Chief Executive Officer and Secretary
Charlie is a Chartered Engineering professional with 28 years' experience in the design, test and development of construction and agricultural equipment.
Contact him on 01234 7508796 Option 5 or email him
Alison Chapman – Membership Secretary
Alison (Ali) looks after all aspects of membership from new memberships to helping existing members upgrade their membership grade or add a professional registration for example Incorporated Engineer. She is will be very happy to have a chat with you about your membership needs.
Tel 01234 750876 – Option 1 or email her
Sarah McLeod – Business and Events Secretary
Sarah provides general secretarial support to the Institution including as secretary to the Executive and Council. She has the responsibility for organising events, lunchtime lectures, courses and conferences in addition to managing the CPD programme and reviews. Sarah also provides support to the membership and branch organisations and would be very happy to chat to you.
Tel 01234 750876 – Option 2 or email Sarah
Marion King – Communications Officer
Marion works for IAgrE two days a week and looks after all aspects of press and communications. She is also responsible for branch communications. She is a member of the British Guild of Agricultural Journalists.
Tel 01234 750876 – Option 4 or email her
Jo Martindale – Finance Officer
Jo works Monday to Wednesday for IAgrE and looks after all aspects of finance. If you have any queries about membership fees then give Jo a call.
Tel 01234 750876 – Option 3 or email Finance
Kit Franklin — President
For the past 30 years I have been responsible for developing the application of technology in agriculture. I have worked with many farmers across numerous farming sectors all over the world, to deliver and install technology systems that increase the efficiency of food production.
Kit has just spent 6 months in the United States and we are pleased to welcome him back as he takes up his post in April 2026
Mark Moore — Immediate Past President
I joined Massey Ferguson in 1990 as a technical training instructor from Cranfield University, where I obtained a 1st Class Honour's degree in Agricultural Technology and Management.
In 1991 I assumed responsibility for developing the MF yield-mapping programme, which evolved into precision farming in the mid 1990's. At the same time, I started a part time Ph.D.: The accuracy of yield maps and their subsequent use in crop management, which I completed in 1997. My agricultural engineering and agronomy skills have led to my current AGCO role of Director, Government Affairs. The aim is to increase awareness amongst policy makers on the opportunities to increase food production while mitigating climate change.
Mark ended his 2 years as President in April 2026 but is still very involved in the strategic management of IAgrE.