Jill has over 30 years’ experience in senior finance roles in consumer goods and tech companies and now uses those skills in the charity sector providing advice and mentoring to finance managers in various charities and as Treasurer for the Connection at St Martin-in-the- Fields, a charity that helps people to move away from, and stay off, the streets of London by tackling the underlying causes of rough sleeping. She spent 2020 as interim CEO at Age UK Croydon where she had been Treasurer from 2011 to 2017.

Fiona has 20 years of professional experience in Mergers and Acquisitions, working with executive teams and investors to assess value potential, design and implement programmes that will deliver expected benefits, and plan for smooth separations. For the last 10 years she has focused specifically on the Healthcare and Pharma sector, working with both public and private providers.

It is this experience that has created her awareness of the intersection between public, private and third sector organisations and her interest in using her skills and experience to help that system provide support to as many people as possible.

Her experience of managing mental health and wellness in the workplace, and seeing first hand the impact on individuals, has reinforced for her how critical it is to promote understanding of these issues.

Alexander is a passionate mental health advocate who has delivered speeches and written articles & blogs drawing on his lived experience of managing five diagnosed mental health conditions and advocating for an improvement in accessibility to and treatment within mental health services.

Alexander is a postgraduate with a creative background in writing and acting. Alexander has used both of these outlets therapeutically within his own recovery.

He works in Peer Support, and this is his second trustee position.

Alexander is committed to overseeing the expansion and progress of Mind in Croydon’s services, particularly regarding the development of Mind’s alternative therapeutic services.

Jon has over 10 years’ experience in financial services with experience across general insurance, life insurance and asset management. Jon currently leads an insurance business with over 3 million customers, partnering with some of the biggest UK consumer brands. 

Jon believes strongly in the positive role business must play in society. Linked to this, he chairs an industry action group on financial inclusion and is a member of the Aviva Foundation Board. In addition, Jon is a trained volunteer mental health crisis counsellor. 

Lyndsey has led training and consultancy services for many years- most recently at the Money Advice Trust, an organisation whose purpose is to help people across the UK in financial difficulty (many of whom have mental health problems). She devised the strategy for fundraising and generating charitable income from these services, improving practice within the creditor sector, and ensuring legal and regulatory compliance.

Lyndsey’s background also includes roles in the data centre and IT sector, at the British Embassy in Spain, and the Home Office in London. She has a degree in Spanish and Business Management, and she is a certified translator. 

With over 20 years of experience in the UK Life insurance industry, Anisha is a qualified actuary with extensive expertise in financial management, risk, governance, and strategic decision-making. She has successfully led major initiatives in regulatory compliance, financial stewardship, and team leadership, driving impactful solutions and fostering growth.

Throughout her career, Anisha has built strong relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external, providing strategic guidance to senior management and Board committees on complex regulatory matters. Her ability to analyse intricate issues and deliver clear insights under tight deadlines has made her a trusted advisor in leadership settings.

Anisha is passionate about Mind in Croydon’s mission to provide vital support, information, and advocacy for individuals facing mental health challenges. She is particularly drawn to the charity’s vision of creating a world where mental health is understood, supported, and free from stigma. Anisha is committed to contributing her skills and experience to ensure that Mind in Croydon continues to deliver its services and make a meaningful difference to the lives of those in the community.

David is an accomplished executive with over 25 years of leadership experience spanning the construction, finance, and outsourcing sectors. He has successfully led multiple company sales, following periods of sustainable, high-margin growth, often collaborating with Private Equity partners.

A natural problem-solver and an advocate of clear communication, David enjoys fostering strong relationships with colleagues and clients alike. His deep commitment to personal development, combined with extensive experience in managing diverse teams and navigating complex interpersonal situations, has shaped him into a passionate promoter of mental health and wellbeing.

David now seeks to leverage his transferable people management skills and strategic expertise to support Mind In Croydon’s vital work in the community.

Dionysis is a Creative Director and Brand Consultant with over 20 years of experience leading strategic and design projects across the charity, healthcare, and cultural sectors. He has worked with organisations including The Air Ambulance Service, the Institute of Physics, and the Care Quality Commission to help shape impactful campaigns and strengthen public engagement. Drawing on both his professional expertise and personal experience, Dionysis is passionate about promoting mental health awareness and inclusion.

Suzanne began her career as a property lawyer before transitioning into the technology sector. She is currently the CEO Business Manager for the UK’s oldest private bank. In addition to her professional role, Suzanne serves as the chair of the disability network, where she has gained a deep understanding of the intersectionality between disability and mental health. Witnessing firsthand the profound impact mental health issues can have on individuals has reinforced her commitment to promoting awareness and understanding of these critical issues, as well as ensuring everyone has access to the mental health treatment they so desperately need.

Tom has worked in the charity sector for over a decade, managing leadership and training programmes in children’s social work, adult mental health and the anti-bullying sector. Most recently, he has headed up network development at Kinship, delivering a national DfE contract focused on delivering quality training, peer support and advice to all kinship families in England.

Tom’s background also includes working as a primary teacher in South London and running services for the homeless community in Brighton. He is also a qualified Personal Performance coach and has trained in Group Therapy at the Institute of Group Analysis.