
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.