Simon Berney-Edwards
Chief Executive Officer
Since joining the organisation in May 2019, Simon has revised the Membership Journey, revised and implemented new organisational membership schemes, lead the successful implementation of a new CRM and Website, launched a new competency framework for the profession, and secured 10% growth in Membership. Simon’s background is in Libraries, Regional Development, and Project and Change Management. He previously worked as a Director at the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP) leading the teams delivering frontline services to members. He also led high-profile projects including Mapping the Information Workforce, reengineering CILIP’s Skills offer, delivering the approach to Member Networks, and a programme improving internal systems and cultures.
He has been a trustee of Twins Trust since 2018 and became their Chair in 2023.
Simon’s key work areas at EWI include: Strategy and Planning, Policy, Advocacy, Governance, Performance Management, Complaints (about Members/Service), Systems Improvement and Development, and Team Management.
Simon has twins who keep him pretty busy outside of work! Other than that he is a lover of Musical Theatre.