The MS Society: Governed by People affected by MS
The Society is governed by a voluntary board of trustees. Most of them are people who have direct experience of living with MS, either because they have MS themselves, or because someone close to them does.
They are responsible for the Society's strategy and policies and, ultimately, for everything the Society does on behalf of people affected by MS.
The current board of trustees are listed below...
Tony Kennan OBE - Chairman
Tony Kennan, Chairman, has been involved with the Society since the 1970s. A trustee since 1999, Tony lives in Newcastle.
David Sinclair - Treasurer
David Sinclair is Treasurer and lives in Cricklewood. His background is in business and finance and he is qualified in charity finance and administration.
Sue Catchpole - Trustee
Sue Catchpole is a senior civil servant with the Treasury in London and has recently completed a degree in medical ethics and law.
Amanda Cox - Trustee
Amanda Cox, from North London, works in human resources. She is keen to speak up for people with MS to secure the best possible care across the UK.
David Denholm - Trustee
Dave Denholm is married with 4 children and his youngest son was diagnosed with MS in 2005. He is a self-employed management consultant and lives in Southampton where he is a Trustee of a local counselling charity and also Chair of Governors at a primary school
Ian Douglas - Trustee
Ian Douglas has worked as a parliamentary campaigner, economist and more recently as a volunteer for a range of not-for-profit organisations, including the MS International Federation. He is married with two children.
Denise Fagg - Trustee
Denise Fagg has over 30 years experience within the voluntary sector. She has been an MS Society Scotland Volunteer for a number of years and was elected as Chair of Scottish Council and Trustee in 2006.
Caroline Green - Trustee
Caroline Green lives in Birmingham. Her background is in industry and the financial services sector.
Gillian Jenkins - Trustee
Gillian Jenkins is from London. With her expertise as a lawyer, she is keen to help ensure that funding is available for MS research.
Judy Illsley - Trustee / Vice Chair for the Board
Judy Illsley, Vice Chair for the Board, works with the NHS in Scotland. She wants to help gain the best support and care for people affected by MS
Erling Lindoe - Trustee
Erling Lindoe has been a trustee since 2002. With a business management background, he has also contributed to the development of MS Cymru.
Stuart Nixon - Trustee
Stuart Nixon has volunteered for the Society for ten years at Branch, Regional and MS Cymru/ Wales level. As a nurse, and now NHS manager, he brings to the Board a clear understanding of health and social care issues in England and Wales.
Mary-Elizabeth Raw - Trustee
Mary-Elizabeth Raw is a canine neurologist and veterinarian from Weston-super-Mare who is passionate about improving social care. She is a former winner of the BBC’s Mastermind.
Mark Taylor - Trustee
Mark Taylor is from Oxford. He combines the demands of being a dad with his role as Head of Innovation and Consulting at a leading UK research university.
Steve Whitaker - Trustee
Steve Whitaker implements projects to improve access to public transport and has been an active branch volunteer since his wife was diagnosed nine years ago.
Allan Young - Trustee (MS Cymru)
Allan Young takes his place on the Board representing MS Cymru, as a long-time volunteer for the Society and a trustee since 2002.
