Committee
Ian Ladd
Trustee, Chair
Ian chairs the Society’s meetings, represents the charity externally, and helps ensure that the committee works effectively.
Ian is semi-retired and based in Scunthorpe. In his previous career he held leadership positions in the food and beverages industry.
Dave Browne
Trustee, Vice Chair
Dave has been in the horticultural sector for over 40years, now retired and living in the highlands of Scotland.
I’ve been growing these beautiful plants for the last few years and very addictive.
I’ve been growing these beautiful plants for the last few years and very addictive.
Penny Wright
Trustee, Treasurer & Membership
Dr Ed Vollans
Trustee, 50th Anniversary Officer
Dr Ed Vollans is a Lecturer in Media and Advertising at the University of Leicester, he is a former journalist and fellow of the Royal Society of the Arts. He joined the CPS in 2020.
Nik McIntyre
Trustee, Seedbank Officer
Nik has been interested in horticulture for 30 Years and has been growing carnivorous plants for around 15 years. Nik works in customer service and lives in Glasgow.
Christopher Wheeler
Trustee, Enquiries Officer
I am based in the Heart of Norfolk. I got my first Venus fly trap when I was about ten. Joined the Carnivorous Plant Society in the mid 1980’s. I Studied Horticulture at Easton College of Agriculture for five years. My knowledge base is large but I am still learning new things about plants everyday.
Matt Portrey
Trustee, IT Officer