Our Board of Trustees is collectively responsible for the governance and strategic direction of the organisation. It holds legal liability to ensure the charity's governance and resources are managed adequately.
James joined WithYou as Chair of the Trustees in October 2024.
James brings significant business and people-centred experience to the role, having spent more than four decades leading many of the world’s most revered consumer brands, alongside non-executive experience in charities.
James is also the chair of Victim Support Scotland and vice-chair of Blue Triangle.
Shirley brings over 20 years of leadership experience in the voluntary sector across the USA and UK. She currently serves as a trustee at Alzheimer’s Research UK, a position she has held since 2014.
Previously, Shirley was the CEO of the Royal Society for Public Health and is now a Non-Executive Director of the Food, Farming and Countryside Commission. Her extensive background includes various CEO and director roles within organizations focused on learning disabilities and public health, along with experience as a management and development consultant.
Jeremy, CEO of Ardent Hire Solutions, brings extensive experience from the construction industry to his role as a trustee.
His leadership journey includes holding the position of Vice Chair at Raleigh International, a youth development charity.
Neera is a dedicated GP working in NHS general practice and holds the role of Clinical Lead for Mental Health and Safeguarding in North West London ICS. She also works for Lemonaid Health, providing mental health expertise and safeguarding advice to Boots Online Doctor service.
Neera’s diverse career encompasses mental health commissioning, prison medicine, primary care lead for personality disorder for NHS England and chair of the pan-London safeguarding children GP network.
Currently serving as the CEO of the England Cricket Board (ECB), Richard's leadership spans across corporate and sports sectors. His journey includes notable CEO roles at Bristol City Football Club, Somerset County Cricket Club for 6 years, and Surrey County Cricket Club for 10 years.
Before his successful corporate career, Richard served as an officer with the Royal Tank Regiment, reaching the rank of Major before departing from the British Army.
Karen is a dedicated and value-led educator, facilitator, and coach with over 30 years of experience in senior health and care roles. Beginning her career as a clinician, Karen transitioned into leadership and management positions, showcasing a diverse professional journey.
In more recent years, she has focused on leadership development and education, currently serving as the Programme Director for a Senior Leader Apprenticeship in Healthcare Leadership.
Harpreet is an experienced healthcare leader with a passion for ensuring safe, inclusive, accessible and value-based care.
He has worked in clinical practice, healthcare risk and litigation, life sciences, and medical insurance, in a career that has spanned the UK, Republic of Ireland, Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia.
Melinda is a qualified Chartered Accountant, and a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants England and Wales. She has over 25 years of experience in finance, investment management and real estate sectors, latterly holding positions of Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer in several companies.
Melinda has had a high level of exposure to technology, project implementation, regulatory and governance matters whilst experienced in managing a wide range of stakeholders.
Yaw is a business executive with over three decades of leadership experience in the Consumer Goods Industry, where he rose to become the Executive Vice President for Global Markets, after working on all inhabited continents of the earth.
He is deeply interested in people, and is committed to multilateralism and intercultural approaches to problem solving.
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