Meet the Team

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Andrew Wright

Head of Learning and Development

Learning and Development leader fuelled by 40 years of lifting equipment industry experience. Dedicated to creating high-impact learning materials that enhance competence, safety, and professionalism in our industry, aligning with the business needs of our members.

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Daniel Cardinal

Training Specialist

Dan joins the team as a training specialist and is responsible for delivering the LEEA training courses for our global members.

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Dave Thomson

Training Manager

Dave is responsible for the running of the training team, he also deals with the members worldwide who require training either At Huntingdon, virtual, Personal training on site at members premises.

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Dave Tucker

Senior Training Specialist

Dave travels extensively delivering LEEA training courses. He is the course tutor for e-Learning students studying LMM, RCS and North American versions of FOU and LEG.

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Ian Cooke

Director of Academy

Ian is an experienced leader overseeing training, education, and development at LEEA, ensuring excellence in lifting industry standards and professional growth.

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Ryan Hillyer

Training Specialist

Ryan is one of our training specialists. His background is in the military, and from this he brings his experience of lift planning, lifting inspections and heavy winching operations. Ryan is responsible for delivering the LEEA training courses for our global members.

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Scott Barnes

Senior Learning and Development Specialist

Scott provides support to the Learning and Development department; he also manages the Global Accredited Training Scheme for the association. You may see him still deliver training from time to time.

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Tharshanja Nirmalan

Learning Development Manager

Tharshanja is LEEA’s Learning Development Manager, she specialises in training design and delivery, enhancing global member education in lifting operations and safety.

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Zenely Dale

Instructional Designer

Zenely is LEEA’s Instructional Designer, responsible for creating impactful training materials, enhancing learning experiences and supporting global members in safe lifting operations.

Need technical advice?

For technical advice on lifting equipment matters, email us at technical@leeaint.com

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