The Board's role is to set our strategic direction, monitor the delivery of our objectives and uphold our values and governance. They guide, advise and support our Chief Executive, who leads the Executive Board towards achieving our vision and purpose.
Our Register of Interests and Articles of Association are available on request from enquiries@maggies.org
Chairman
I first heard about Maggie’s from the staff at HSBC when I was Group Chief Executive who told me about the great work Maggie’s does for people with cancer. I was intrigued and wanted to see it for myself. I went to the West London centre and a one-hour tour became a three-hour visit as I learned more about the people, the building and the approach to cancer care.
Stuart joined our Board of Directors in 2018 and became Chairman in May 2021. He is Chair of Maggie’s Finance and Investment Committee and a member of the Nominations and Corporate Governance Committee.
Stuart has more than 38 years of international banking experience and played a leading role in developing and expanding Global Banking and Markets at HSBC. He has held key roles in the Group’s operations worldwide, working in London, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Kuala Lumpur and the United Arab Emirates.
Former appointments include Group Chief Executive of HSBC from 2011 to 2018, Chairman of the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, Chairman of HSBC Bank plc, HSBC Bank Middle East Limited, HSBC Private Banking Holdings (Suisse) SA and HSBC France. He was also Deputy Chairman of HSBC Trinkaus & Burkhardt AG and a member of its supervisory board.
Stuart is currently a board member of Jardine Matheson, The Saudi British Bank and Aramco.
Deputy Chair
Maggie’s does so much great work to support people with cancer, and I’m delighted to bring experience and expertise in employment law to use as a member of the Board.
One of the UK’s preeminent employment law specialists, having spent many years advising clients on a broad range of issues, ranging from crisis management to sensitive people and employment issues, risk management and litigation.
Karen joined our Board in 2019, and is the Senior Independent Director, Chair of the Nominations and Corporate Governance Committee and the Remuneration Committee.
Karen is currently Head of Litigation at Allen & Overy.
Chief Executive
I have seen first-hand, the remarkable difference that access to a Maggie’s centre makes to a whole community and I am determined that everyone affected by cancer has their own Maggie’s.
Laura has led Maggie’s since its inception in 1995. She was our first Centre Director at Maggie’s Edinburgh and became Chief Executive in 1998.
Laura worked as a Clinical Nurse Specialist at the Western General Hospital where Maggie was treated.
She worked with Maggie on the blueprint for a different model of cancer care: a non-clinical place in the hospital grounds where people with cancer and their families and friends could find practical, emotional and social support.
Photographer: © Nick Edwards
Board member
My background with People’s Postcode Lottery and the Lotteries Council has brought me into contact with many great charities. For me, Maggie’s stands out. It’s a unique idea, and a vital lifeline for people with cancer and their loved ones.
Having joined the Board of Directors in 2019, Jo is a member of the Nominations and Corporate Governance Committee and the Finance and Investment Committee.
She brings a wealth of experience and knowledge from her background in commercial radio and sales and management, and as Managing Director of People’s Postcode Lottery and Chair of the Lotteries Council.
Jo also served as Deputy Chief Executive at Leicester City FC in 2006 preparing the Club for its sale. Jo is currently the Chief Executive Officer of the Jewish Chronicle.
Board member
The first time I visited one of Maggie’s centres, it genuinely took my breath away. Unfortunately, so many of us will experience cancer in our lives, and the unique support that Maggie’s provides to anyone who visits their beautiful and inspiring centres is outstanding. I’m incredibly honoured to be joining the Board and to be part of the amazing work they do for people with cancer.
Caroline joined our Board in 2019 and is Chair of our Audit and Risk Committee and a member of the Remuneration Committee.
Caroline brings over 20 years’ experience in financial services, most recently as Finance Director and Chief of Staff to Chief Finance Officer at Barclays UK.
With valuable experience in senior business leadership, financial and risk management positions in and out of the board room, she will be invaluable in helping shape our future strategy.
Board member
It is a huge privilege to join the Board of Maggie’s having witnessed first-hand the incredible support that Maggie’s offers to cancer patients at their time of diagnosis, during treatment and as they continue to live with and beyond cancer.
Professor Arnie Purushotham joined the Board of Directors in 2020. He is a member of the Remuneration Committee.
He is Professor of Breast Cancer at King’s College London and Honorary Consultant Surgeon at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust. He is also Director of King’s Health Partners Comprehensive Cancer Centre, and Clinical Academic Group lead for Cancer at King’s Health Partners.
Until very recently Arnie was also the Medical Director to the Tata Trusts Cancer Care Programme, which is building cancer centres across India to deliver affordable care closer to patients' homes.
Arnie was previously Clinical Director for the London Cancer Alliance Integrated Cancer System, Director of Breast Services at Addenbrooke’s NHS Foundation Trust in Cambridge and, prior to that, Senior Lecturer and Honorary Consultant Surgeon at the University of Glasgow and Western Infirmary.
Board member
Walking into one of our centres, you are overwhelmed by the sense of calm and the warmth of the welcome. They are special places and provide vital support at the most difficult times to everyone affected by cancer.
Mark joined our Board of Directors in November 2022 after a period as a co-opted member of the Audit and Risk Committee.
Mark is a Board member of the Care Quality Commission, where he chairs the Regulatory Governance Committee.
A lawyer and governance professional, his 30 year executive career included the general counsel positions at RSA Insurance Group and at Worldpay, and senior roles at HSBC, American Express and GE Capital. He is a former Associate Director of the Institute of Business Ethics.
Mark is an experienced charity trustee and was Chair of Amref Health Africa and a trustee of WWF, where he chaired the audit committee.
Board member
I’m very honoured to be joining the Maggie’s Board. I know the vital support Maggie’s provides to people affected by cancer across the UK, and I’m determined to play my part in aiding the great work that they do.
Professor Julian Teare joined our Board of Directors in 2022.
Julian brings extensive experience as a Professor of Gastroenterology at Imperial College London, and previously as a Consultant Gastroenterologist at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and the Royal Marsden NHS Trust.
He is currently Medical Director at One Wellbeck Health Group, and chairman of the Digestive Health Group partnership.
Over the last 30 years, Julian has held many leadership positions across London NHS trusts including Clinical Lead for Gastroenterology at Royal Marsden NHS Trust, and the Emergency Services Lead at the Imperial College NHS Trust.
He trained at King’s College Hospital, Guy’s and St Thomas' and St Mary’s, with fellowships in Vancouver, before being appointed consultant at St Mary’s Hospital in 1995.
Board member
Maggie’s provides vital support for people with cancer, within inspiring and thoughtfully designed centres. I’m delighted to join the Board of Directors, to bring my experience of the construction and design industries to support the excellent work they do for people affected by cancer.
Paul Lewis joined our Board of Directors in 2023.
A Chartered Civil Engineer with over 40 years of experience, Paul’s early career was spent with the Laing Group, in design, planning and construction on projects both in the UK and overseas.
Since joining Stanhope during its infancy in early 1986, Paul commenced his role on the Broadgate development and has subsequently been in leadership positions on Stanhope’s own developments and for companies including Unilever, Mitsubishi Estate, The Crown Estate, Rothschild, BSkyB, Legal&General and Bloomberg.
Additionally, Paul has been appointed Non-Executive Director to the Royal Household since 2017, and previously Estates Advisor to Guy's and St Thomas's NHS Foundation Trust. Paul has also undertaken advisory roles on projects including Glyndbourne Opera House, Natural History Museum, Serpentine Pavilion, National Audit Office and BAFTA.
Paul is currently a Director and Senior Advisor for Development Projects at Stanhope.
Board Member
Maggie's provides outstanding spaces and vital support to anyone affected by cancer, at a time when they need it the most. I’m honoured to be joining the Board and to bring my experience to support what they do for people with cancer and their loved ones.
John joined our Board of Directors in 2024.
John brings a wealth of experience from over 30 years within the banking industry.
He is the former Group Chief Executive of HSBC, having joined as a graduate trainee in 1989 before holding various senior leadership positions across the business including Chief Executive of Global Asset Management, Group Treasurer and Deputy Head of Global Markets.
In 2021, John was appointed the first permanent Chief Executive of the UK Infrastructure Bank (UKIB), leading the organisation to support regional growth and tackle climate change across the UK.
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