LINCS INSPIRE - Key Persons
Charles joined the Board of Trustees in July 2023.
Born and raised in Grimsby his first job was working at Grimsby Auditorium. After university Charles moved to West Yorkshire where he worked for Asda Stores Ltd and then the NHS in various procurement, risk management, performance and compliance roles. Whilst working for the NHS he also set up message in a bottle in Cleethorpes and was part of the team who created Docks Beers in Grimsby.
"Running my own small business in the area and working in large, national public sector teams has given me some useful experience at both ends of the corporate spectrum. My current role within the NHS is focused on compliance and assurance, but for many years I was responsible for performance management. These are areas that I hope to help Lincs Inspire with.
"My wife and I are both from the area so even when living away we would regularly be back visiting friends and family (coincidentally this was often when Grimsby Town were playing at home!). I am proud of this area and its community. There is huge potential here and I am excited to be part of an organisation that can make genuine improvements to people's lives and wellbeing."
Irene joined the board of trustees in September 2022.
Director of family firm Sylvester Keal and chair of the Chamber of Commerce for North East Lincolnshire, Irene Keal is a welcome addition to Lincs Inspire's Board of Trustees, playing a vital voluntary role in driving the company forward.
"Lincs Inspire is here for the community, making a difference to so many lives. This is one of the reasons I've decided to join the organisation to help make a difference to the area, to be involved and to be part of its future.
"The work of Lincs Inspire provides such a major contribution to our community and to the health and culture of individuals in and around Grimsby, Cleethorpes and Immingham that I am delighted to offer my support and expertise in defining and delivering its objectives.
I was first drawn to the area to take up a productivity post in the frozen food industry and later in fish merchanting. I went on to work as an associate director within the NHS for 10 years, developing skills in health and safety, governance and litigation management. Most recently I set up a risk management function within local government with involvement in emergency planning, compliance and insurance management.
Outside of work I was chair of governors at a local secondary school for 14 years, and I have been chair of the local quiz league since 1975. I have just completed a master's degree in law which has made room for me to sign up to the fantastic over 55 walking football sessions which Lincs Inspire run twice a week at Bradley Football Development Centre.
Mark joined Lincs Inspire's board of trustees in October 2021. An important time for businesses following the temporary closures and disruption due to COVID.
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