Trustees

Finance Audit and Risk Committee

Re-appointed: April 2023

Over the last 20 years I have held positions as a parent governor, foundation governor and then chair at St Joachim’s Catholic Primary School.  I was one of the first trustees when the Trust was formed in 2015.  I have expertise in IT operations and managing IT transformation programmes. I am also the treasurer of a local Air Cadets Civilian Committee and trustee.

Link Trustee for St Winefride’s Catholic Primary School

Finance, Audit and Risk Committee

Re-appointed: September 2022

I am a member of the Finance, Audit & Risk Committee and a Link Trustee for St Winefride’s Catholic Primary School. I have served as a trustee since September 2019 using my skills in finance and central government, along with my expertise as the former CEO of a Catholic Charity. I am a director of a software group of companies and I have a wealth of knowledge regarding the local Newham context and I am committed to social justice and Catholic social action through my membership of various boards and committees.                                                                                                              

Link Trustee for St Antony’s Catholic Primary School

Vice Chair of Trustees & Finance, Audit & Risk Committee

Re-appointed: September 2023

I serve as Link Trustee for St. Antony's Catholic Primary School and a member of the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee, having been appointed in September 2023. I offer support in drafting policies, charitable compliance matters and provide a Catholic perspective to equality issues.

I am a qualified solicitor with extensive experience in international private equity and mergers and acquisitions. I helped to establish the charity, Refugees at Home as a charitable entity and provided expert advice on its compliance and constitutional frameworks. I also serve as a Trustee of the WONDER Foundation, a charitable organisation dedicated to advancing women's education.

Link Trustee for St Francis’ Catholic Primary School

Quality of Education Committee

Appointed: September 2023

Having previously served as a Foundation Governor at St Francis’ Catholic Primary School, I am now a Link Trustee for St Francis’ and St Michael’s. I was appointed to the Trust Board in September 2019 as a member of the Quality of Education Committee.

I strive to support the Trust using my expertise in HR consultancy, broadcast presenting and magazine editing, as well as my passionate advocacy for women’s recognition in society and my dedication to philanthropy. 

David Christie

Quality of Education Committee

Appointed: July 2023

I am a Newham resident and two of my three children are pupils at one of the Trust schools. I am a member of the Quality of Education Committee and before joining the Trust Board in July 2023, I served on the Governing Board of St Helen’s Catholic Primary School. 

I have a strong background in public service, having served as a Newham councillor and as a board director of a housing company. I now hold a senior leadership position at Transport for London, where I specialise in strategic planning, growth and development.