IHBC Wales Branch Committee member John Edwards is to leave his post in English Hertage to take up a new role with Cadw as Assistant Director, responsible for building conservation.
John said: ‘ As Cadw’s lead on building conservation issues I will continue with many of the issues I was concerned with at English Heritage, as well as managing 120 historic properties, which includes 5 world heritage sites. Usefully, too, Cadw is happy for me to continue with the IHBC Wales committee.’
John Edwards
Biographical note
‘Qualified in architectural and building conservation at postgraduate level, as well as being RICS accredited in building conservation, from 2009 John has held a senior professional position in the Conservation Department of English Heritage where he has a national remit. He has now been appointed Assistant Director within Cadw, the Welsh Governments historic environment service as Cadw’s lead on building conservation and responsible for the management, operation and conservation of the Cadw estate.’
