CHARTERHOUSE - Key Persons
Anna studied Economics and Management at Cambridge before joining Goldman Sachs as an equities sales trader. She moved into private equity real estate at Revcap and then started up her own property business, with a key focus on healthcare real estate. She was a partner at Greycoat specialising in London based developments and is a board member of the Roundhouse in Camden for partnerships and philanthropy. Anna is a trained ballerina and has hosted and performed numerous shows for charity.
Job Titles:
- Governor
- Director of Thornsett Group
Bernadette is a Director of Thornsett Group, a London based property development group specialising in bespoke residential-led schemes. They have completed a number of award-winning joint venture schemes including with the London Diocesan Fund, livery companies, schools and medical groups. She is a member of the Finance Committee for Stewardship and Trustee of Bethnal Green Church, which Thornsett successfully redeveloped, winning an RIBA Award.
Canon Ann is our first female Preacher. Her role includes supporting the religious life of the Brothers, as well as being concerned with the pastoral care and wellbeing of the whole community. She will also be responsible for the Charterhouse's outreach and role in the wider community in Islington and the City. Canon Ann joins us from her role as Associate Priest for the Wanstead parish and previously an Honorary Canon for Chichester Cathedral.
Job Titles:
- Director of Health and Wellbeing
Carley is responsible for the health and wellbeing of the residents living Independently in our community and in the QE II Infirmary, as well as strategic development. A Chartered Physiotherapist, Carley has 20 years of clinical, operational and leadership experience across NHS, charitable and private sectors. She has recently held senior leadership roles at The London Clinic and NHS Transformation. Carley is an advocate for preventative medicine and independent living and seeks to develop and progress the holistic care offer for all residents.
Caroline is Charity Director at Age UK where she oversees all the charity's influencing and marketing activities and is also lead media spokesperson. She is co-chair of the Care and Support Alliance (70+ charities campaigning for decent social care for all who need it) and one of the Government's 'Social Care Green Paper' advisers. She is also a member of the NHS Assembly and was a Senior Responsible Officer for the strand of the NHS Long Term Plan concerned with older people.
Caroline was a Senior Civil Servant, working in the Home Office, Department for Transport, HM Treasury across UK including Northern Ireland and was Director of Resources at The Royal Parks from 2016 to 2020. She works with community foundations in an advisory capacity on impact and strategy. She is Chair of CIPFA's Governance and Assurance Forum, a Trustee of an older people's charity and a Patron of Birmingham Museums' Trust.
Job Titles:
- Chartered Accountant
- Finance Director
Chris is a Chartered Accountant and manages every aspect of the Charterhouse finances. He has over 30 years of finance experience and has recently left his role as Finance Director and Council member for the Duchy of Lancaster, where he has worked for the last 18 years, to join the Charterhouse. Before which he had a number of Finance Director and Finance Controller roles in industry.
Job Titles:
- Governor
- Managing Director of the City Bridge Foundation
David is Managing Director of the City Bridge Foundation of which the City of London Corporation is its sole corporate trustee. The charity maintains five Thames bridges at no expense to the tax payer, including London Bridge and Tower Bridge. It is also London's largest independent grant-giver. Prior to this role, David spent five years directing the Refugee Programme at the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund. He also spent 12 years leading teams in the voluntary sector and also worked as a lawyer in the private sector.
Dorin's responsibility is the development and efficient implementation of estates programmes, management of technical services for all buildings on the Charterhouse site, and assisting the Conservation, Health & Safety Advisor in operating the safety and estates compliance management. Dorin has experience in residential and hospitality sectors, including responsibility for delivering soft landings and technical facilities management.
Dr Harding is a primary care physician practising at King Edward VII Hospital. He brings the experience of a Trusteeship of a grant giving Charity with the ownership and management of residential/nursing homes. Dr Harding has been associated with Charitable organisations for which he has been a trustee with interest in grant allocation, and also some associations with activities related to health , human rights and culture.
Job Titles:
- Governor
- Director of Nursing, Quality and Governance at King Edward VII 's Hospital
Emmett is Director of Nursing, Quality and Governance at King Edward VII's Hospital, where he held a number of senior leadership roles prior to this appointment. This is underpinned by over 20 years' experience as a Registered Nurse, through which he has extensive clinical experience of older people care in acute hospital settings. He is passionate about ensuring dignity, safeguarding and advocating for people both in health and at their most vulnerable.
Flora followed a career, on leaving Oxford, in the travel industry. She later joined Singer and Friedlander as an investment manager, followed by Mercury Asset Management and Merrill Lynch. She is a governor of Westminster Cathedral Choir School, is on the board of a number of trusts and is involved with a variety of charities. She has a particular interest in projects that use sport, music, and the natural world to improve the life chances of children from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Gabby manages the museum operation including visitor experience, retail and tours, and has responsibility for care and management of the collection of historic objects. Gabby also manages the learning programme for schools, colleges, adults and families, sharing stories of our remarkable history. Gabby joined the Charterhouse as Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive in January 2018 from the same role at the National Portrait Gallery.
Kate has many years' experience in finance, initially in the Investment Management sector and more recently as CFO of learning disability charity Mencap and now as CFO of Revitalise, a charity that provides holidays for disabled people. As well as her executive roles, Kate is Chair of Thrive Homes, a Housing Association based in Hertfordshire.
Andrew trained at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst and later read Law and Politics at Durham University. He was commissioned into the Royal Artillery and completed his military career as Commandant of Sandhurst. He was Director (CEO) of Goodenough College for international postgraduate students in London from 2006-2018 and is a former governor of Marlborough College. He is chairman of RFEA the Forces Employment Charity.
Job Titles:
- Bishop of London, the Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally DBE
Gabby manages the museum operation including visitor experience, retail and tours, and has responsibility for care and management of the collection of historic objects. Gabby also manages the learning programme for schools, colleges, adults and families, sharing stories of our remarkable history. Gabby joined the Charterhouse as Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive in January 2018 from the same role at the National Portrait Gallery.
Miko manages all aspects of venue hire here at the Charterhouse. He oversees the multiple logistical aspects of corporate and private events, weddings, photoshoots and filming, all delivered to a very high standard, with creative flair, and attention to the smallest detail. Miko has 10 years' experience of senior event operations management, training in customer service and corporate hospitality.
Paul is The City Surveyor and Executive Director of Property for the City of London Corporation. Dating to 1478, in its modern incarnation the jobholder manages and coordinates all activity relating to commercial and corporate property owned by the City of London. Previously the Director of Property and Facilities Management at the University of London and head of Property with Aviva, the international insurer. Paul holds an MSc in Real Estate Investment and Finance from the University of Reading and is qualified Chartered Surveyor.
Job Titles:
- Chief Executive
- Master
- Chief Executive of the Churches Conservation Trust
Previously Chief Executive of the Churches Conservation Trust, Peter has a background in historic building conservation and a particular interest in how historic buildings serve contemporary society. An advocate of the Charterhouse's heritage, Peter seeks to develop this to support the community and the genius loci. Peter is a trustee of the Heritage Alliance, of Goodwill Solutions CIO, and a member of the Institute of Historic Building Conservation.
Rebecca (Becky) has been a Governor since 2017. Becky attended Charterhouse School and has been involved in many alumni committees including as inaugural Chairman of the Old Carthusienne Society, trustee of the Tercentenary Trust, Founders Day Steward and member of the OC Club Committee. After Oxford Becky went to work in the City, originally as an investment manager, then a stockbroker analyst and now an adviser to listed companies.
As Head of Property, Simon is responsible for the Strategic Asset Management of the Charity's property investment portfolio as well as for their operational portfolio, his focus being to reposition the portfolio and maximise returns. Simon has over 20 years' experience in both commercial and residential property sectors, having previously worked on behalf of several high-net-worth family offices.
Job Titles:
- Governor
- Is Director of John Ellerman Foundation
Sufina is Director of John Ellerman Foundation which supports charities making a difference to people, society and the natural world. She has worked in grantmaking, strategy and policy roles at the City of London Corporation, the National Lottery Community Fund and City Bridge Foundation. Sufina has an MBA and is an honorary Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising, having chaired their Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Expert Panel. She was awarded an MBE for charitable services in 2020.
Job Titles:
- Director of Development & Public Engagement
Tom has oversight of the Charterhouse's public heritage offer including the museum and historic collections, commercial venue hire, fundraising and development, and communications . He has a background in the care and commercial development of historic buildings, public engagement, and museums. Tom was previously Head of Heritage for the Order of St John where he led the transformation of the Order's medieval headquarters.
Wilf started his career working as Head of Office to the Rt. Hon Edward Heath MP. With two colleagues, he subsequently set up GJW Government Relations, a lobbying and public affairs company. Wilf has been Trustee and Chairman of the Dulwich Picture Gallery. He has chaired The Heritage Education Trust, Spitalfield's Music and Tate Members and been a Trustee of the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.
William is a partner of DLA Piper, where he heads the UK real estate practice and specialises in Private Equity Real Estate. Outside of work he is involved with the running of a large not for profit multi-sports club on the South coast and sits on the board of several charities. William is married with two children and in his spare time enjoys playing tennis and cycling.