RBLI - Key Persons
Alistair served in the Royal Navy, during which time he was appointed Equerry to HRH the Prince of Wales and then worked in the City for a leading international law firm. In retirement he is a governor of two schools in central London and a Pilotlighter.
An experienced infrastructure delivery professional, Becky has spent the last 20 years working in and leading complex transport infrastructure programmes. Becky is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants and has significant transactions experience in both private and public sectors.
David is now retired having spent 34 years serving in the British Army as a Royal Engineer and 15 years as a Chief Executive in the charity sector (primarily in Health & Social Care). He has also been a governor of Mid Kent College, chairman of an artisan training company and holds a number of other Trusteeships.
Chris is recently retired following a 45 year career in housing and is a Fellow of both the RICS and the Chartered Institute of Housing. He has had four Director level positions in mid-sized and large housing associations in London and the southeast and has been a Board Director of two other housing associations, including Chair of a major provider of care and support in North and East London. Chris also spent 6 years in the academic sector as a senior lecturer at the City University of Hong Kong and continues his academic interests in retirement.
Frank is a Deputy Lieutenant of Kent. He was formerly Chief Executive of Hornby Plc, Deputy Chairman of Dover Harbour Board and Chairman of Governors/Pro-Chancellor of Canterbury Christ Church University.
Job Titles:
- Director of People & Culture
A fellow of the chartered institute of personnel and development (FCIPD), Helen has over 30 years' experience in Human Resources at a senior level, initially in the commercial sector joining Unilever's graduate management development programme, before moving to the charity and education sectors for the latter part of her career, working at Young Epilepsy and John Whitgift Foundation. Helen joined RBLI in September 2022.
Lisa joined RBLI in October 2015 as Director of Strategic Development with over 20 years of experience in fundraising, marketing and business development. Lisa spent 8 years at Young Epilepsy as Fundraising Director before becoming Director of Development and has been involved in major commercial developments including Loughborough University's £40m fundraising campaign and two capital fundraising campaigns. Lisa was appointed Chief Executive at RBLI in 2022.
Job Titles:
- Director of Fundraising and Marketing
Louise joined RBLI in March 2023. She has over 25 years' experience in fundraising in charities and most recently worked at the RAF Benevolent Fund as Head of Individual Giving. She has a Masters in Charity Marketing and Fundraising and is delighted to join the talented fundraising and marketing teams at RBLI. She has also held volunteer positions and is currently a Trustee of the Langham Arts Trust.
Job Titles:
- Director of Finance and Performance
Mike joined RBLI in October 2022 as Director of Finance and Performance. Over the last thirty years he has held senior financial and leadership positions with blue chip organisations in both the commercial and not for profit sectors, including PWC, HSBC and Charities Aid Foundation. A Chartered Accountant, Mike has also performed a number of non-executive and Charity Trustee roles. He is currently a Trustee of Age UK.
Nadra is a Deputy Lieutenant for Kent and is Executive Chairman of the National Care Association and is a regular contributor to media outlets nationally and internationally. In 2006, she was awarded an OBE for her work in social care over 30 years. Nadra holds numerous honorary roles in the charitable sector including Vice President of Hi Kent, Patron of Rockdale Housing and Kent Autistic Trust. She has worked in the field of Social Care for 40 years.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
Sarah is a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, working for an award winning private house builder, having been an Associate Director in private practice previously, acting as a development consultant to the public and private sectors. She is a mentor to Cambridge University Land Economy Masters students and is part of the Development Committee at Medway Yacht Club.
Steve has a comprehensive background in the defence industry having worked in this sector throughout his career spanning over four decades. Steve is now a Non-Executive Director of General Dynamics UK Limited having previously been employed by the Company as Chief Operating Officer. He is a Trustee of Bovington Tank Museum where he chairs the Collection Committee and is also a business mentor to military veterans for the Charity Heropreneurs.
Job Titles:
- Director of Governance, Compliance and Business Systems
An expert in assurance processes; specialising in corporate governance, risk management, and internal control. A qualified accountant with over 25 years experience across both the private and public sector. Providing consultancy and support to enable organisations to achieve efficiency through strong governance.