The Trustees

The Hovercraft Museum Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) is guided by a dedicated team of trustees who bring a wealth of experience and expertise from various fields. Their passion for preserving the history and heritage of hovercraft technology ensures the museum’s continued growth and success.

Meet Our Trustees

Louise Jenkins – Chair of Trustees

Louise Jenkins serves as the Chair of Trustees, bringing a diverse background in the airline industry with a focus on operations and dispatch, as well as experience in education as Year Leader. Louise also manages our volunteers and oversees the museum’s archives. Her leadership and organizational skills help steer the museum towards achieving its strategic goals while ensuring a high-quality visitor experience.

Alex Wheeler – Treasurer

Alex Wheeler, our Treasurer, has a deep background in data, analytics, AI, finance, and technology/IT. He oversees the museum’s finance, IT, business administration, and development. Alex ensures efficient management of resources and maintains financial stability, which is crucial for the museum’s sustainable growth and development.

Benjamin Avery – Trustee

Benjamin Avery is a seasoned hovercraft test and development pilot with a long and distinguished career in the hovercraft industry. He handles industry liaison, bringing invaluable insights and connections that enhance the museum’s exhibits and educational programs.

George Holloway – Trustee

George Holloway has a strong background in electronics and works as a test engineer in the aerospace industry. George handles restoration and site management, as well as operations. His technical expertise ensures that the museum’s interactive displays and hovercraft exhibits are well-maintained and in excellent condition for visitors.

David Kerr – Trustee

David comes with an accountancy and business management background. He has been interested in Hovercraft from a young age felt that The Hovercraft Museum was the ideal place to lend a hand. His expertise lay in insolvency management which from the offset might seem ominous, however, with this background it enables the board to ensure that they continue operations in a sustainable way benefitting from his many years of experience.