The MS Society: governed by people affected by MS
The Society is governed by a voluntary board of trustees. Most of them are people who have direct experience of living with MS, either because they have MS themselves, or because someone close to them does.
They are responsible for the Society's strategy and policies and, ultimately, for everything the Society does on behalf of people affected by MS.
The current board of trustees is listed below.
If you would like to know more about any of them, please click on their name for further information.
They are responsible for the Society's strategy and policies and, ultimately, for everything the Society does on behalf of people affected by MS.
The current board of trustees is listed below.
If you would like to know more about any of them, please click on their name for further information.
Tony Kennan OBE - Chairman
Tony Kennan, Chairman, has been involved with the Society since the 1970s. A trustee since 1999, Tony lives in North Northumberland.
Amanda Cox - Trustee
Amanda Cox, from North London, works in human resources. She is keen to speak up for people with MS to secure the best possible care across the UK.
Caroline Green - Trustee
Caroline Green lives in Birmingham. Her background is in industry and the financial services sector.
Carolyn Heaney - Trustee
Carolyn has spent 19 years working at the Department of Health. A lot of experience of working with others across government, the public and third sectors has given Carolyn a strong insight into the challenges for organisations campaigning on behalf of people who use their services. Clare Ball - Trustee
Clare's career has revolved around managing business risk. Her current role includes corporate governance, which has given her an appreciation of how well governed organisations can contribute to overall success.
Dave Denholm - Trustee/ Vice Chair for the Board
Dave Denholm is married with 4 children and his youngest son was diagnosed with MS in 2005. He is a self-employed management consultant and lives in Southampton where he is a Trustee of a local counselling charity and also Chair of Governors at a primary school.
Ian Douglas - Trustee and Treasurer
Ian Douglas has worked as a parliamentary campaigner, economist and more recently as a volunteer for a range of not-for-profit organisations, including the MS International Federation.
John Miller - Trustee
John has been in public service for much of his life, serving in the Army for over 30 years and leaving, after a posting to Sierra Leone, to work as a Director with a defence company.
Judith Illsley - Trustee
Judy Illsley, works with the NHS in Scotland. She wants to help gain the best support and care for people affected by MS.
Paul Pavia - MS Society Cymru Trustee
Paul felt that it had been a privilege to serve MS Cymru as a Council member over the last two years and now wants the opportunity to build on that and play a greater role in raising awareness of people with and affected by MS in Wales on a UK level, supporting and developing the role of MS Cymru and the Society as a whole.
Siobhan Gilmour - Trustee
Siobhan was diagnosed with MS 16 years ago when she was 21 years old. She is a member of the Research Network and has been involved in the Partnership Awards since their introduction. She is a staff nurse and also has a BA Degree in Commerce and French.
Steve Whitaker - Trustee
Steve Whitaker implements projects to improve access to public transport and has been an active branch volunteer since his wife was diagnosed 11 years ago.
Stuart Nixon - Trustee/ Vice Chair for the Board
Stuart Nixon has volunteered for the Society for ten years at Branch, Regional and MS Cymru/ Wales level. As a nurse, and now NHS manager, he brings to the Board a clear understanding of health and social care issues in England and Wales.
John Litchfield
John's first contact with the MS Society was shortly after his wife's diagnosis, as his local branch provided great support. Having benefitted from this support John is committed to ensuring it remains available in the future.A long career in the financial sector means he has a variety of skills, including marketing, public relations and change management, which he believes can benefit the Society.
