The Chairmanship is for a two-year term and Andy takes over from Chris Graves of the Suffolk Branch. Until recently Andy was Chairman of the ICE Essex Branch and now continues as Vice-Chairman.
The AGM also saw Treasurer Paul Mitchelmore standing down after 11 years to become Regional Vice-Chairman. His elected successor is Andrew Cowburn who was Regional Chairman 2008-2010.
The meeting was held at Firstsite a new contemporary arts centre in Colchester. Before the meeting delegates and guests were treated to a tour of the current exhibition 'Sorry I'm Late' by Anthea Hamilton. Drawing on the histories of art, performance and cinema Anthea designed a walk around collage inspired by New York's energetic 1970s disco scene, the dazzling beauty of Venice and the highly stylised conventions of Japanese theatre. The exhibition runs until 25 November.