Chair - Theresa Pini Expand Theresa has spent all of her career in Human Resources within the private sector and her last position in the UK was as HR Director (UK, Ireland and South Africa) for a large international electronics company. She then transferred to Amsterdam for 4 years where she was the Global Head of Leadership Development with particular focus on emerging markets.Her experience in volunteering was with UNICEF where she was the Treasurer and then Chair of the Cambridge branch. More recently, she was a proud volunteer for the Tall Ships Regatta in Greenwich.
Vice Chair - Jon Fricker Expand Jon has a degree in International Marketing and German and has over 35 years’ experience in marketing. Jon has also been a mentor at the University of Greenwich for marketing students and for the University’s annual Enterprise Challenge
Treasurer - Deborah Wallis Expand 30+ years of experience working in banking, specifically as a Treasury dealer. Deborah has carried out other volunteering roles including being the treasurer of a local sports club and a Greenwich dementia support charity as well as being a Team London ambassador during the 2012 London Olympics. A proud Greenwich resident who wants to contribute something to the community.
Trustee - Cheryl Chow Expand Cheryl is a qualified accountant for over 18 years and has worked in financial roles in various industries. She is a mother of two and has been a resident of the borough for 10 years.
Trustee Kate Askew Expand Kate was employed in Adult and Community Learning for over 20 years, in both teaching and community development roles. She previously worked in the NHS as a nurse and has good experience in the areas of Health and Safety and working with diverse community groups.
Trustee Martin Riley Expand Riley is an experienced Technology Consultant with a passion for entrepreneurship and a gift for problem-solving. He has over two decades' worth of experience in designing and implementing technology solutions in commercial and non-commercial environments.
Trustee Melanie Taylor Expand Mel is Head of Learning for the Greenwich Cooperative Development Agency and manages their training and health contracts. Trained in Nutritional Therapy, Mel delivers healthy eating training to local organisations in Greenwich and Lewisham and trains up local cookery club tutors to run clubs for the local community. She runs the Good Food in Greenwich partnership and works with diverse groups and businesses across the borough to make the food system more sustainable.