The Royal Entomological Society is governed by its council, which is chaired by the Society’s president according to a set of bye-laws. The members of council, the president and the other trustees are elected from the Society’s fellowship and membership.
The Society’s patron is Her Majesty the Queen.
Trustees of Council 2021/2022 info@royensoc.co.uk
President – Prof Helen Roy MBE Hon FRES
Vice-president – Dr Rebecca Farley-Brown FRES
Vice-president – Julie North FRES
President Elect – Prof Jane Hill Hon FRES
Chair of Meetings Committee – Dr Richard Harrington Hon FRES
Treasurer – Dr Gia Aradottir FRES
Chair of Publications Committee – Dr Shaun Winterton FRES
Early Career Trustee – Dr Joe Roberts FRES
Chair of Membership Committee – Dr John Baird FRES
Trustee – Prof Adam Hart FRES
Trustee – Prof Seirian Sumner FRES
Trustee – Mose Musonda Mem.RES
Trustee – Dr Allan Watt Hon FRES
Chairs of Standing Committees
Finance Committee – Dr Gia Aradottir FRES
Meetings Committee – Dr Richard Harrington Hon FRES
Publications Committee – Dr Shaun Winterton FRES
Insect Conservation Committee – Prof Jeremy Thomas OBE Hon FRES
Library Committee – Position vacant
Outreach Committee – Prof Adam Hart FRES
Membership Committee – Dr John Baird FRES
Working Groups of Council
Grand Challenges in Entomology – Prof Chris Thomas FRS FRES
Regional Representatives
Scotland – Ms Katy Dainton
ROI & Northern Ireland – Dr Aidan O’Hanlon
North England – Position vacant
West England – Mr John C. Bradley
Wales – Position vacant
East England – Dr Alvin Helden FRES
South East England – Dr Sarah Arnold Mem. RES
South West England – Position vacant
Senior Staff
Chief Executive Officer – Simon Ward
Director of Communications & Engagement – Dr Luke Tilley
Director of Finance & Operations – Robert Spencer
