Carl Graves Deputy Director and Development Manager Expand Carl oversees the Society’s membership communications, social media, and events programme. He also manages volunteer projects in the Society’s library and archive ensuring access is provided for researchers and catalogues are made available online.
Dr Cédric Gobeil Director Expand Before joining the Society in 2016, Cédric worked as an archaeologist for the Institut français d'archéologie orientale du Caire (Ifao) in Egypt. As Director of the Egypt Exploration Society, Cédric leads the team in fundraising and oversees the everyday running of the charity. He liaises between the staff team, the Board of Trustees, and Egyptological institutions. He also sits on all committee meetings for the Society and represents the EES around the world during various presentations and Egyptological events. From 2017 Cédric will also direct work at one of our flagship sites.
Dr Jan Geisbusch Publications Manager Expand Jan takes care of the production of the Society’s scientific periodical, the Journal of Egyptian Archaeology, as well as its magazine, Egyptian Archaeology. He also works on monographs related to EES fieldwork and research.
Essam Nagy Fieldwork and Engagement Manager Expand Essam liaises with the Ministry of Antiquities and other Egyptian institutions on behalf of the Society in order to facilitate our archaeological missions. He also organises the Society’s educational and training events for students and researchers in Egypt and manages the day-to-day running of our Cairo office.
Martha Blackwell Business Manager Expand Martha manages the Society’s finances and the day to day running of the office. This includes the administration of grants, dealing with publication orders and providing support to the Board of Trustees and other committees.