Graham Brogden MBE is chair of the International Property Flood resilience Association (IPFRA). He started his working career in the construction industry and has extensive experience both at trade and management level. As chair of the DEFRA Property Flood Resilienace Roundtable, Graham was heavily involved with the concept and development of the Code of Practice and an active member of the steering group throughout the development of the code. He stood down as chair in February 2020 but remains heavily involved in the group. Graham now works as an independent consultant within the PFR sector and was responsible for the delivery of the Be Flood Ready centre at HR Wallingford in conjunction with West Northants Council and the National Flood School. In 2021 Graham was awarded the MBE for services to flood preparation and resilience.