Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ Switchboard has welcomed five new trustees to its Board and is inviting people from trans, non-binary and intersex (TNBI) communities to join them.
The new trustees and their role:
Lucy Cryan (she/her) is a chartered accountant focussed on forensic accountancy and financial risk management, with experience of advising companies on their compliance and governance programmes. She is Switchboard’s treasurer.
Charlotte Fiander (she/her) is a communications professional with more than 17 years’ experience in the charity sector and specialising in membership organisations and development. She also has expertise in equality, diversity and inclusion.
Tom Spearman-Black (he/him) is senior marketing leader and executive team member with over 20 years of experience with brands in the luxury, premium and fine arts sectors. A strategic, creative and diverse marketeer, Tom has led teams focused on strategy which aims to rejuvenate and transition brands.
David Van De Velde is a charity and public sector professional who is skilled in strategic planning, governance and communication strategies. He has recently been a regional leader in the NHS for mental health, learning disabilities and autism. David also has expertise in equality, diversity and inclusion.
Joshua Wells (he/him) is a medical affairs professional and specialist pharmacist with an extensive background in clinical operations, research and health inequalities. He brings experience in clinical governance, safeguarding and research.
Lucy, Charlotte, Tom, David and Josh join fellow Board members Simon Dowe (he/him), Chair; Jeffrey Howard (he/him), Vice Chair; Giancarlo Angelucci (he/him), Chair of Governance; and Andy Brett (he/him), Company Secretary. You can read trustees’ full profiles here.
The new trustees will support Switchboard’s organisational strategy and governance as it continues to grow and develop the charity’s award-winning services.
Invitation to trans, non-binary and intersex people to join the Board
Switchboard is hoping to build on their appointment by recruiting three additional trustees from TNBI communities. The charity also encourages applications from Black and non-Black people of colour as it recognises they are under-represented on the Board.
To express your interest or for further information, email Josh at joshua.wells@switchboard.org.uk
If you’re interested but unsure if you’re suitable for a trustee role, reach out to trustees on LinkedIn or contact Josh for an informal chat.