SEVERN TRENT TRUST FUND - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board of Trustees
- Board As a Trustee
Andy has spent the majority of his working life in the UK energy industry. In 1988 he joined the Midlands Electricity Board (MEB), where he held a number of senior positions including Director of Finance and
Andy joined the Board as a Trustee in November 2014 and he is also currently a magistrate and lay judge on the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Family Panel.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board of Trustees
- Solicitor
Clive Mottram is a solicitor specialising in water law and regulation. Clive worked for Severn Trent Water for more than 20 years, from 1986 until 2007, and was involved in the creation of Severn Trent Trust Fund in 1997. Clive is experienced in advising boards of directors, both as company secretary and as a non-executive director.
Since 2010 Clive has worked for a large law firm, advising water companies and others on a wide range of regulatory and commercial matters. Clive became a trustee in 2014.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board of Trustees
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board of Trustees
Craig has worked at the Money Advice Service since October 2015, an independent service set up by government to help people manage their money. Working in the debt advice function, Craig supports the commissioning of half a million people getting free advice per year, a consumer research programme and leads projects which improve access to advice services and lead to more impactful debt advice.
Previously, Craig spent five years working for the FCA, leading aspects of the Quality of Debt Advice Thematic Review, the roll out of the new Consumer Credit Regime and its life insurance supervision. Craig is also a former Head of Strategy and Development at Money Advice Scotland.
Job Titles:
- Chairman of the Audit and Risk Committee
- Chairman of the Board of Trustees
Hazel joined the Board in March 2019 as Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee. During a long career in banking and life assurance Hazel has held a variety of Board roles responsible for Audit and Risk, lending, IT, HR, Customer Services and Strategic transformation and governance. A qualified banker and personnel professional Hazel has experience with complex investment projects and has Chaired multi-million pound pension schemes. Outside of work, Hazel served as Chair of Age UK South Staffs helping the charity to launch its first dementia respite centre. Hazel has strong experience in regulatory roles in the finance sector and has continued her interest in ensuring that consumers are treated fairly and encouraged in their financial independence.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board of Trustees
- Member of the Executive Board
Hiten has been a non-executive board member in the Public, Not for Profit & 3 rd sector organisations for nearly 20 years. His experience covers various areas including grant making, housing, legal, debt, consumer rights, finance, health, welfare, social services and policy
research. He has also been chair of the Board as well as chair of Audit, Risk & Finance Committees.
In his executive capacity, Hiten has worked for large corporations including those from Financial Services, Technology Vendors, Education Services and The National Trust. He has been leading and delivering successful change, with particular focus on corporate strategy, governance, organisational, IT [digital & cybersecurity], financial, legal, audit & risk management.
Job Titles:
- Accountant
- Member of the Board of Trustees
Richard Walker is an accountant with over 25 years' experience in the charity sector. He has worked for charities ranging from elderly care, the church and outdoor education. Richard is married to Sian who has an extensive background in caring for the elderly and together they have two grown-up daughters.
Richard wants to help Severn Trent Trust Fund move forward and be able to help those who need help with water and other bills both now and in the future. He is also a passionate historian and a keen swimmer and walker.