CG Current Members

Conference Group membership is open to library staff from Mercian Collaboration member institutions, nominated by their respective Directors.  

The Conference Group itself comprises a Chair, Vice-Chair plus a number of specialised roles which are normally shared by two team members. Group members normally serve a 2 year term, after which they stand-down, with the exception of the Vice-Chair who progresses to Chair, although some members may be retained to assist with continuity. 

The current Group Chair is Paul Cavanagh (paul.cavanagh@nottingham.ac.uk).

The current members of the Mercian Conference Group are as follows:

	Paul Cavanagh Chair	University of Nottingham (2023 - 2025)
	Steve Bull Vice-Chair	University of Birmingham (2024 - )
	Jane Mansfield Venue Co-ordinator	De Montfort University  (2024 - )
	Deirdre Windsor Venue Co-ordinator	University of Worcester (2024 - )
	Andy Calvert  Communications and Programme Co-ordinator	University of Warwick (2024 - )
	Kat Halliday Communications and Programme Co-ordinator	Loughborough University (2025 - )
	Michelle Mayer Speaker Liaison	Coventry University (2023 - )
	Peter Doveston  Speaker Liaison	Aston University (2024 - )
	Clare Towle Speaker Liaison	University of Derby (2025 - )
	Cristiana Ilie  Delegate Liaison	University of Warwick (2024 - )
	Giada Zanella Delegate Liaison	Aston University (2025 - )
	Joe Williams Conference Enhancement	University of Birmingham (2024 -)
	Kate Snaith Conference Enhancement	University of Nottingham (2024 -)
	Jodie Heap Sponsorship Co-ordinator	Keele University (2023 - )
	Kim Hepburn-Woods Sponsorship Co-ordinator	University of Nottingham (2025 -)
	Sue Ackermann Steering Group Sponsor	University of Nottingham (2023 -)
	Matt Cunningham MSDG Representative [ex officio]	Loughborough University
	Ruth Jenkins Executive Officer [ex officio]	Mercian Collaboration (2023 -)