EBONY HORSE CLUB - Key Persons
Jonathan has worked in Human Resources for over 40 years, having been HR Director of some of the UK's largest organisations in both the private and public sectors. These roles have ranged from being HR Director at Orange as it grew from just eleven people in one room to a global workforce of 30,000 to being Director of Civilian Personnel at the Ministry of Defence where he had HR responsibility for 110,000 people. He now operates as a consultant and interim director in a range of roles across the country.His interests aside from his family (especially his grand children) are broad ranging from the history of the First World War to bread making via rugby and travel. Having recently completed an MA in International Relations is contemplating undertaking further study in military history. He has a home in Borough and in Yorkshire. His Yorkshire home is in a barn conversion and is currently sleeping in the stables whilst the building work is being completed.
Julian White has had a long association with EHC. He is a professional and highly respected horseman and trainer with strong connections in the equine world. He has taught at EHC as a volunteer instructor since the centre opened and taken members on residential and day trips. He has personal experience of overcoming prejudice in the equine world and is especially interested in breaking down stereotypical attitudes. He can help to support those that wish to enter the equine industry and advise our equine staff when required.
Philippa is a finance professional, that has spent most of her time in the UK, working in IT transformation projects in the banking sector. Originally from South Africa, she is mad about all animals. She is a firm believer that all children should have the joy of animals in their lives and it's this belief in the positive impact that animals have, that was the driver to join EHC.
Sue has had an extensive career at a senior level in the housing association sector, and much of this has been in Lambeth. She has been a trustee of several socially committed organisations and is currently a Trustee of Phoenix Futures (an alcohol and drug charity).Not a rider but she has always believed contact with animals gives one joy. Now retired and living locally, Sue felt she could offer governance and managerial competence, time and enthusiasm to Ebony.
Sue has had a long career in the film and TV industry and ran her own production company for 15 years. She now works as a screenwriter. She grew up with horses and competed as a Junior show jumper. She came to EHC as a volunteer before joining the board. She brings her equine experience, as well as creative and business management skills to her role as trustee.