Team

Ian Rice Director General Ian joined the VSC in 2009. He was Director of Operations before taking his present position in April 2017.
Bethany Moffat Director of Operations Bethany joined the VSC in 2014. She was recently promoted to Director of Operations having previously held the position of Assistant Director.
Len Operations Manager Len joined the VSC in 2009. He currently works as Operations Manager, examining games using the PEGI rating criteria.
Craig Communications Officer Craig joined the VSC in 2020. He works as the company's Communications Officer.
Nikki Head of Training Nikki joined the VSC in 2016.  She was recently promoted to Head of Training having previously held the position of Video Games Examiner.
Sam Office Co-Ordinator Sam joined the company in 2017. He currently works as the Office Co-Ordinator and is being trained to examine games using the PEGI rating criteria.
Sarah App Examiner Sarah joined the company in 2015. She currently works as the company's App Examiner.
Kelly IARC Compliance Officer Kelly joined the VSC in 2009. She currently works as the IARC Compliance Officer.
Peter Darby Director of Policy Peter joined the VSC in 2003 at the inception of the PEGI system and has been heavily involved in its operation and development since then.  He was VSC Director of Operations before being appointed Director General in January 2014. He held this position until April 2017.
Laurie Hall Director of Business Affairs Laurie joined the VSC when it was first established in 1989. From 2003 he served as Director General before taking his present position in January 2014.
Tony Lake Chair Tony joined the VSC as Vice-Chair in December 2009, having recently retired as Chief Constable of Lincolnshire Police. He was appointed as Chair in July 2014.
Iain Muspratt Vice Chair Iain has played a major role in Industry bodies and was instrumental in the founding of the VSC in 1989.
Fred Langford Board Member Fred joined the IWF in December 2004 and is the Deputy CEO and Chief Technology Officer.
Chris Atkinson Board Member Chris has a strong child protection background and has worked in the children's charity sector for most of her career including 16 years at the NSPCC.
BASE Board Member The British Association for Screen Entertainment (BASE).
ERA Board Member ERA (Entertainment Retailers Association) is a UK trade organisation formed specifically to act as a forum for the retail and wholesale sectors of the music, video, DVD and Multimedia products industry.
UKIE Board Member UKIE (UK Interactive Entertainment) is the UK's leading videogames trade body and its membership includes almost all major companies involved with the publishing and development of videogames in the UK.
Mary MacLeod Board Member Mary MacLeod is an independent family policy adviser and a leading voice on children and family welfare.
Harry Marsh Board Member Harry is currently a freelance consultant in the UK voluntary sector; advising a wide range of charities and charitable trusts on governance and strategy.
Emma Ham-Riche Board Member Emma has worked with the charity Mothers’ Union since 2006. The charity promotes conditions in society favourable to stable family life and the protection of children.  She is also the Mum of two teenage gamers!
Baroness Kennedy Chair of Appeals Panel Helena Kennedy is a leading barrister and an expert in human rights law, civil liberties and constitutional issues.
Prof. Barry Everitt Sc.D. F.R.S. F.Med.SCI Appeals Panel Member Barry is Provost of the Gates Cambridge Trust and Director of Research, University of Cambridge.
John Grieve CBE QPM Appeals Panel Member John served as a senior New Scotland Yard detective over a 37 year period on Murder, Robbery, Drugs, Intelligence, Training and Counter Terrorism Units and as Borough Commander in East London.
Shireen Peermohamed Appeals Panel Member Shireen is a practising solicitor with over 20 years' experience.
Andrea Wills Appeals Panel Member Andrea worked in BBC radio, television and online content production for twenty-five years.
Penny Nagle Appeals Panel Member Penny has worked in the Film, Cinema and Media Event Sectors for many years working for and with many leading companies.
Prof. Tanya Byron Advisory Panel Member Tanya is a consultant clinical psychologist specialising in child and adolescent mental health.
Dr. Guy Cumberbatch Advisory Panel Member Guy is a Chartered Psychologist and Director of The Communications Research Group in Birmingham.
Geoffrey Robertson QC Advisory Panel Member Geoffrey Robertson QC is founder and head of Doughty Street Chambers. He is a 'distinguished jurist' member of the United Nations Justice Council.
Ian Rice Director General Ian joined the VSC in 2009. He was Director of Operations before taking his present position in April 2017.
Bethany Moffat Director of Operations Bethany joined the VSC in 2014. She was recently promoted to Director of Operations having previously held the position of Assistant Director.
Peter Darby Director of Policy Peter joined the VSC in 2003 at the inception of the PEGI system and has been heavily involved in its operation and development since then.  He was VSC Director of Operations before being appointed Director General in January 2014. He held this position until April 2017.
Laurie Hall Director of Business Affairs Laurie joined the VSC when it was first established in 1989. From 2003 he served as Director General before taking his present position in January 2014.
Len Operations Manager Len joined the VSC in 2009. He currently works as Operations Manager, examining games using the PEGI rating criteria.
Craig Communications Officer Craig joined the VSC in 2020. He works as the company's Communications Officer.
Nikki Head of Training Nikki joined the VSC in 2016.  She was recently promoted to Head of Training having previously held the position of Video Games Examiner.
Sam Office Co-Ordinator Sam joined the company in 2017. He currently works as the Office Co-Ordinator and is being trained to examine games using the PEGI rating criteria.
Sarah App Examiner Sarah joined the company in 2015. She currently works as the company's App Examiner.
Kelly IARC Compliance Officer Kelly joined the VSC in 2009. She currently works as the IARC Compliance Officer.
Tony Lake Chair Tony joined the VSC as Vice-Chair in December 2009, having recently retired as Chief Constable of Lincolnshire Police. He was appointed as Chair in July 2014.
Iain Muspratt Vice Chair Iain has played a major role in Industry bodies and was instrumental in the founding of the VSC in 1989.
Fred Langford Board Member Fred joined the IWF in December 2004 and is the Deputy CEO and Chief Technology Officer.
Chris Atkinson Board Member Chris has a strong child protection background and has worked in the children's charity sector for most of her career including 16 years at the NSPCC.
BASE Board Member The British Association for Screen Entertainment (BASE).
ERA Board Member ERA (Entertainment Retailers Association) is a UK trade organisation formed specifically to act as a forum for the retail and wholesale sectors of the music, video, DVD and Multimedia products industry.
UKIE Board Member UKIE (UK Interactive Entertainment) is the UK's leading videogames trade body and its membership includes almost all major companies involved with the publishing and development of videogames in the UK.
Mary MacLeod Board Member Mary MacLeod is an independent family policy adviser and a leading voice on children and family welfare.
Harry Marsh Board Member Harry is currently a freelance consultant in the UK voluntary sector; advising a wide range of charities and charitable trusts on governance and strategy.
Emma Ham-Riche Board Member Emma has worked with the charity Mothers’ Union since 2006. The charity promotes conditions in society favourable to stable family life and the protection of children.  She is also the Mum of two teenage gamers!
Prof. Tanya Byron Advisory Panel Member Tanya is a consultant clinical psychologist specialising in child and adolescent mental health.
Dr. Guy Cumberbatch Advisory Panel Member Guy is a Chartered Psychologist and Director of The Communications Research Group in Birmingham.
Geoffrey Robertson QC Advisory Panel Member Geoffrey Robertson QC is founder and head of Doughty Street Chambers. He is a 'distinguished jurist' member of the United Nations Justice Council.
Baroness Kennedy Chair of Appeals Panel Helena Kennedy is a leading barrister and an expert in human rights law, civil liberties and constitutional issues.
Prof. Barry Everitt Sc.D. F.R.S. F.Med.SCI Appeals Panel Member Barry is Provost of the Gates Cambridge Trust and Director of Research, University of Cambridge.
John Grieve CBE QPM Appeals Panel Member John served as a senior New Scotland Yard detective over a 37 year period on Murder, Robbery, Drugs, Intelligence, Training and Counter Terrorism Units and as Borough Commander in East London.
Shireen Peermohamed Appeals Panel Member Shireen is a practising solicitor with over 20 years' experience.
Andrea Wills Appeals Panel Member Andrea worked in BBC radio, television and online content production for twenty-five years.
Penny Nagle Appeals Panel Member Penny has worked in the Film, Cinema and Media Event Sectors for many years working for and with many leading companies.