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 CBE - Chairman
Tony Kennan, Chairman, has been involved with the Society since the 1970s. A trustee since 1999, Tony lives in North Northumberland.
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.
Marsali Craig
Marsali lives in Aberdeen. She has a background as a care assistant, a social worker and a solicitor.Dave Denholm - Trustee
Dave Denholm is married with four 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.
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. She was a staff nurse and also has a BA Degree in Commerce and French.
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.
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.
Peter Mallaburn
Peter is a Reader and Director of Policy in the Facilty of Engineering at De Montfort University and also runs a consultancy specialising in climate policy.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.
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 a clear understanding of health and social care issues in England and Wales to the Board.
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 is now building on that to 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.
