Archives: Team

Driven by a commitment to sustainable growth, organisational resilience, and robust financial stewardship, Steven brings over 30 years of senior leadership experience spanning corporate finance, operational transformation, and governance to the Board. He is deeply invested in helping purpose-driven organisations scale their capacity safely and professionalise their infrastructure as they grow. Steven began his career […]

Stefan is an accredited Non-Executive Director and senior international banking executive with more than 25 years’ experience in leadership, governance, operations, risk management and organisational transformation. His most recent role was as a Chief Operating Officer and Managing Director of NatWest Bank Europe, working closely with its Management and Supervisory Boards on strategy, governance and […]

Sarah has spent almost 30 years working across social care and international development, in the UK and abroad. She is currently Director of Services at Centre 404, a London based charity supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism, where she leads on strategy and impact, governance, safeguarding, and business development. Her career began working in […]

Sam is an experienced operations and governance leader with a career spanning the charity, public and education sectors. She is currently Director of Operations, Insight & Impact at Neuroendocrine Cancer UK, where she leads across organisational operations, governance, people, finance, risk and compliance, digital systems, data and organisational insight. Sam has particular experience in strengthening […]

Jordan is a Manchester-based marketing professional, currently Head of Marketing & Comms at Capital&Centric – the disruptive regeneration developer turning forgotten places into design-led communities across the UK. His career spans the most interesting intersections of public and private sector housing – including ALMOs and housing associations where commercial ambition and community impact aren’t in […]

Jo has spent more than 20 years working with organisations to make services better for the people who use them. Her career has taken her across housing, charities, utilities and manufacturing, with a particular passion for customer experience, listening to people, improving services and turning feedback into meaningful change. As Director of Simcox CX Ltd, […]

With more than 35 years’ experience in senior strategic roles within complex and highly regulated organisations, Fiona brings extensive expertise in finance, governance, risk management, strategy and organisational transformation. Throughout her career, she has worked closely with executive teams and boards to develop long-term strategies, oversee significant investment decisions, manage organisational risk and deliver sustainable […]

Driven by a commitment to social justice, Claire began her career 25 years ago in the homelessness sector. She joined Emerging Futures in March 2024 after 6 years as CEO of the award-winning charity Somerset and Avon Rape and Sexual Abuse Support (SARSAS), whose mission is to improve sector services and amplify the voices of survivors […]

Hayden Duncan has worked in the substance misuse sector for over 20 years in both operational and strategic roles. His 10 years with the National Treatment Agency and Public Health England included secondments and placements with the Home Office and Prison Service. He has worked with a range of individuals and organisations dedicated to improving […]