Executive management team
Our executive management team works to deliver the strategy set by our board. They make it their mission to ensure the construction sector has the right skills, in the right place, at the right time.
Tim became Chief Executive of CITB in September 2021. He’s focused on creating a skills system that better recognises individuals’ capabilities and personal strengths, whilst giving employers the competencies and capabilities they need.
He previously led the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment, transforming its vision and performance. He was also Chief Executive of the Energy and Utility Sector Skills Council (EU Skills), creating the National Skills Academy for Power and securing major Ofgem funding.
Tim’s expertise in education and skills is reflected in his former roles on the Ofqual board during major reforms and the UK Vocational Qualifications Reform Board.
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Adrian became CITB’s Executive Director for Strategy and Policy in June 2022. Adrian has enjoyed a variety of senior roles during his time at CITB after joining in 2001. Posts include Head of Cskills Awards; Head of Business Improvement; Change Director; and most recently, Corporate Performance Director.
In his current role, Adrian leads the strategy, industry analysis and forecasting, and policy and Government relations functions. His primary focus is ensuring CITB has clear visibility of both current and future skills needs, and that the organisation is equipped with the infrastructure and solutions necessary to meet those demands.
Martina joined CITB in September 2023 as People Director. She is responsible for the people and culture across CITB and ensuring that people are central to the achievement of CITB’s Strategic Plan.
Prior to joining CITB, Martina held Head of Human Resources and Head of Learning and Development roles in the FMCG sector. Additionally, Martina is a certified coach and facilitator.
Martina is passionate about leadership development and believes that having the right inclusive leadership culture can enable enduring success. In Martina’s current role, her goals are to ensure that CITB’s people thrive and are experts at what they do for the benefit of the construction industry.
Kirsty Evans joined CITB in March 2024 and is responsible for CITB’s education and training portfolio. This includes CITB’s role as a standard-setting body, its training and assessment products, apprenticeship and training delivery across NCC sites in England and Scotland, and delivery of Modern Apprenticeships in partnership with Scottish colleges.
Previously, Kirsty held senior roles at the Department for Education, including Director of Regions and Providers, where she managed the financial health of further education institutions. She also served in the Education and Skills Funding Agency, focusing on post-16 education funding and oversight.
Kirsty is passionate about ensuring education and training delivers real value for learners, employers, and the wider economy. In her current role, she aims to promote excellence in construction training delivery across Great Britain.
Since joining CITB in 1997, Deb has played a pivotal role in customer-facing positions within apprenticeships, careers and employer engagement. Her current portfolio covers communications and marketing, delivery of grant, funding and verification, along with employer support solutions and customer engagement across Great Britain.
Prior to her tenure at CITB, Deb built a strong foundation in vocational education, working as a tutor, assessor, verifier and training provider manager. This hands-on experience shaped her leadership style and belief in the power of skills development to transform lives and businesses.
Deb is passionate about developing, nurturing and empowering CITB’s people to achieve their potential and get the best possible results for industry.
Before joining CITB in November 2022, Nick worked in a variety of senior finance, commercial, and operational roles across Government, policing, and the private sector. This included latterly as the Chief Operating Officer for the Northern Ireland Office, Finance Operations and Digital Director at the Government Legal Department, and Director of Commercial Scrutiny and Industrial Policy at the Ministry of Defence.
As Chief Financial Officer, Nick is a qualified accountant of more than 30 years and a qualified commercial professional, whose portfolio includes finance, Levy administration, payroll, commercial and contract management, procurement, estates, facilities and fleet management, business planning, performance and portfolio management, and digital, data and technology. In addition, he has corporate responsibility for sustainability, business continuity, and health and safety.
Nick’s priorities are creating an environment for colleagues to deliver successful outcomes for employers, learners, and providers, whilst demonstrating CITB’s value and impact for the industry.
Nadine joined CITB in December 2023. Her portfolio includes legal, ITA compliance, information governance, corporate governance, audit and risk. Previous roles include Executive Director and General Counsel at the Gambling Commission, Executive Director at Social Work England, and Head of Governance and Legal Services at the Care Quality Commission.
A qualified solicitor for over 20 years, Nadine has transformed organisations and delivered major UK Government projects. She is a civil and commercial mediator, a certified coach, a Thinking Environment facilitator and a Council Trustee at the Nursing and Midwifery Council. Nadine is committed to equity and inclusion in all areas of her work.