Company Director and Head of Club Experience

As a founding Director of The Explorers Club London, Stephen Boxall FIH provides strategic leadership and executive management across all aspects of the Clubs operations, member experience, and commercial success. He oversees the day-to-day running of the Club, ensuring that its standards of excellence, hospitality and exploration heritage are upheld in every detail. Stephen leads the senior management team, driving initiatives that enhance member engagement, elevate service quality, and strengthen the Clubs reputation as a distinguished destination for explorers, innovators and thought leaders.

Email: sboxall@explorers.london
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Director of Commercial Strategy & Charitable Partnerships

As the Director of Commercial Strategy & Charitable Partnerships, Robert Croucher leads the commercial and business development functions of The Explorers Club London. He is responsible for cultivating strategic partnerships, overseeing revenue growth, and ensuring that all commercial initiatives reflect the Clubs values of excellence, exploration and innovation. Robert works closely with the leadership team to develop sustainable business models, enhance brand partnerships, and deliver experiences that strengthen the Clubs prestige and global reach.

Email: rcroucher@explorers.london
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Director of Club Operations & Members Services

 As Director of Operations & Members Services, James Smitham oversees the seamless functioning of The Explorers Club London’s daily operations, ensuring that every member and guest encounter reflects the Clubs standards of excellence. He leads the operational teams responsible for hospitality, facilities, and service delivery, maintaining efficiency while preserving the Clubs atmosphere of sophistication. James plays a key role in integrating operational precision with the Club’s experiential values, supporting the Managing Director and Board of Directors in delivering a world class environment for members and patrons of The Explorers Club.

Email: jsmitham@explorers.london
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Administrative Assistant to Chapters

As the Administrative Assistant to Chapters, Lisabel Biscaldi provides administrative support The Explorers Club chapters and membership programmes. She ensures efficient communication and coordination between London and New York headquarters supporting the delivery of events, member engagement initiatives, and administrative processes. Lisabel plays a key role in maintaining membership records, facilitating chapter operations, and assisting leadership in initiatives that enhance member experience and strengthen the Club's community.

Email: lbiscaldi@explorers.london
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Ben Devere leads cultural programming and events at The Explorers Club, London. Curating talks, live journalism experiences, and cultural gatherings that connect members and the public with cutting-edge exploration, science, and storytelling, while developing innovative formats that make complex ideas accessible and engaging for diverse audiences.

Email: bdevere@explorers.london
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Ian Tunstall is Head of Licensing and Publishing at The Explorers Club, London, developing and managing licensing, rights and publishing strategies for Club content, media, and merchandise, protecting intellectual property and supporting scientific exploration, public engagement and revenue generation in alignment with The Explorers Club’s global mission.

Email: itunstall@explorers.london
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Grant applications and research.

Club Secretary and applications.

Special projects management and production.