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Our executive team

The Executive Team, led by the Chief Executive, are the RNLI’s senior managers. The Chief Executive is responsible to the Trustees for the day-to-day running of the RNLI and the execution of the strategy and policies decided by the Trustee Committee.

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Peter Sparkes
Peter officially took over as Chief Executive of the RNLI on 26 June 2024. He brings with him significant operational and leadership experience.
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Claire Deuchar, CIO (Chief Information Officer) and Supply Chain Director
Claire Deuchar
Chief Information Officer Claire joined the RNLI from BP where she had been the Global Procurement Director. 
Chief Information Officer
Jayne George, Fundraising Director
Jayne George
Jayne is returning to the RNLI after an 11-year break. When she first joined the RNLI she was Managing Director of the Sales Company before she took over as Head of Regional Fundraising.
Director of Fundraising, Marketing and Media
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John Payne
John is a qualified Master Mariner and has worked for more than 30 years in the offshore oil and gas, marine and subsea sector.
Director of Lifesaving Operations
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Matthew Waterfall
Matthew is a Chartered Accountant with over 15 years of experience in finance and commercial roles. He joined the RNLI in 2019 as a senior leader within the Finance Team.
Interim Chief Finance Officer
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Ross Barraclough
Ross is a Chartered Mechanical Engineer and joined the RNLI in 2022 as Head of Region (North and East), bringing with him a wealth of leadership and engineering experience. Ross is now the charity’s Engineering and Supply Director. 
Engineering and Supply Director
Rob Faricy
Rob joined the RNLI in 2016, following 12 years in the police service. In 2021, the RNLI established a new Safety and Independent Assurance Directorate under Rob’s leadership, enabling the organisation to manage risks effectively and continue to deliver a safe and effective service.  
Safety and Independent Assurance Director