Membership

Francois Landers

Director of Membership, RUSI

A politics graduate and former Army reserve, François initially built a successful commercial career within the FMCG sector before moving to lead membership, marketing, commercial and professional development agendas within large professional bodies such as the CIPD and the Institute of Directors.

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

rusi.org/people/landers

Sophie Cordes du Toit

Business Development Manager, RUSI

Sophie joined RUSI in 2010 where she has worked across both the Events and Membership teams. Sophie also managed RUSI’s venue, SixtyOne Whitehall, for a number of years working on hundreds of internal and external events. In her current position as Business Development Manager she is the primary account manager for RUSI’s organisation members, whilst also focused on targeting and securing new business.

Prior to joining RUSI Sophie held various events roles working on a number of high-profile events including top UK festivals, weddings and corporate functions. Sophie has a BA(Hons) in Events Management from the University of East London.

Website:

rusi.org/people/cordes-du-toit

Ben Macey

Membership Administration Executive, RUSI

Ben Macey joined RUSI’s Communications Team in 2017. He is responsible for Membership Administration including dealing with Membership queries and payments as well as promotion of the Institute and growing its membership.

He studied BA War, Peace and International Relations and MA International Relations (Strategic Studies) at Reading University before going into the Membership sector after graduation and came to RUSI from a similar membership role at the British Veterinary Association.

Email:

[email protected]