Behind IExpE is a friendly, experienced office team committed to supporting our members and keeping everything running smoothly. From day-to-day enquiries to key projects and work streams, we work together to provide a professional, responsive service and help deliver IExpE’s vision for the future.
Graeme Gibbon-Brooks
Technical Manager
Graeme Gibbon-Brooks is the Institute's Technical Manager, responsible for developing the industry wide guidance, training standards and governance frameworks that underpin competent, auditable practice across the explosives industry. He served as a Royal Navy Warfare Officer specialising in Mine Clearance Diving and as a Principal Warfare Officer, with operational tours in Iraq, Northern Ireland and Albania. On leaving the Service he founded and led a maritime intelligence business specialising in asymmetric warfare and maritime counter-terrorism, which won the Queen’s Award for Innovation in 2016. He now applies that operational and commercial experience to raising standards, reducing risk and strengthening competence across the sector.
Vicki Hall
Office Manager
With a strong background in the legal sector and more than 14 years’ experience at IExpE, Vicki brings a wealth of knowledge, organisation and enthusiasm to the team. As Office Manager, she works closely with the Executive Officer to lead the office team, support key work streams and help keep IExpE moving forward smoothly and efficiently.
Steph Ball
Office Supervisor
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Rizza Sims
Professional Registration Senior Coordinator
Since joining IExpE in January 2022, Rizza has become a central part of the team, bringing energy, organisation and expertise to the Professional Registration process. She supports applicants every step of the way, coordinates Review Panels and JRB Board meetings, and helps deliver the governance activity that underpins Professional Registration at IExpE. Rizza also plays an active role in key events such as Fulmination, acts as Secretariat to the ESSG and other working groups, and reviews IExpE membership applications before they progress to the Executive Officer for comment and approval.
Daria Mozejewska
Marketing and Events Coordinator
Daria oversees the promotion of the Institute’s work through marketing, communications, and event management. Daria’s role involves creating engaging content, coordinating events, managing digital communications, and helping to strengthen the Institute’s profile while fostering meaningful connections with our members, partners, and the wider community.
Ellie Sides
Administration Assistant
Ellie has been part of IExpE for over two years, working as an Administrative
Assistant and supporting both IExpE members and the wider team. Ellie processes
membership applications, assists new applicants throughout the joining process, and provides support to existing members by responding to enquiries via phone and
email, together with attending at industry events to help promote IExpE, raise
awareness of the benefits of membership, and encourage greater engagement
within the profession. In addition to member support, Ellie helps to manage the day-
to-day administrative activities that keep the IExpE office running efficiently, ensuring the team can continue to deliver a high standard of service to our members.
