Cliveden Conservation is making significant strides in the East of England with the appointment of industry expert Katie May Langridge as Head of Conservation and Operations (East). Her invaluable expertise is set to propel the company’s operations to meet the region’s growing demand for heritage skills.
Katie May Langridge has both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Conservation and Restoration from the University of Lincoln and an exceptional career background. She has worked for English Heritage and carried out projects for Crick-Smith Ltd, Simon Swann Associates, Taylor Pearce Ltd and Cliveden Conservation. For the last seven years, Katie has been running her own successful conservation and restoration business, Aldis and May Ltd.
Overseas, Katie has worked in the Middle East and Europe on extremely sensitive projects, including Auschwitz-Birkenau, where she conserved wall paintings within the camp. Throughout her career, Katie has also overseen the filming of blockbuster movies and events at protected historic sites and monuments as Conservation Manager.
In her new role, Katie will collaborate with Mirella McGee, Commercial Manager (East), to connect with architects, heritage trusts, and organisations in the East of England. Together, they will introduce Cliveden Conservation’s stone, plaster and decorative arts expertise while also delivering CPDs and training programmes to fill the skills gap in the heritage sector.
Lewis Proudfoot, Managing Director of Cliveden Conservation, is delighted to have Katie on board:
“Katie’s business acumen coupled with her conservation expertise will be integral in bringing our services to the doorsteps of the many historic houses, castles and cathedrals that require trained conservators and heritage craft skills.”
Katie, who is on the pathway to gaining accreditation by the Institute of Conservation (ICON), is feeling very positive about her contribution to the future of the company’s growth:
“Having previously worked with Cliveden Conservation on various projects over the years, I am delighted to be joining the team permanently to build on the work Mirella has already achieved. It’s an incredible opportunity to train and support the next generation of conservators and craftspeople so we can ensure the much-needed long-term sustainability of heritage skills in the region.”