Meet the Team

I am a public service leader currently leading a £10 billion funding portfolio within the UK Civil Service, focused on delivering better outcomes for people and communities.

Born in India and shaped in Manchester, which I still call home, I bring experience across government, finance and technology. I have held roles at Amazon’s payments business and in investment banking advisory at Credit Suisse, advising family offices and corporates on capital and strategic decisions.

My commitment to mental health is personal, shaped by family experience of depression and loss, which underpins my focus on improving access to support.

Currently I:

• chair Manchester Mind, providing strategic leadership to improve access to mental health support
• serve on the advisory board of Manchester Metropolitan University, supporting education and opportunity, particularly for first generation students

I hold a Master’s in International Relations from Cambridge, an MBA from Manchester, and a Business IT degree from Manchester Met University.

‘Born in the south and raised in the north’, I am a mental health practitioner committed to making mental wellbeing as aspirational as physical health. Diagnosed with a rare liver disease at 13, I developed a deep understanding of the mind-body connection and the role of mindset in recovery. My lived experience, alongside advanced training in NLP, clinical hypnotherapy and coaching, informs my work supporting others to build resilience and navigate life’s challenges. I bring compassion, insight and a strong commitment to accessible mental health to my role as a Trustee at Manchester Mind.

With my background as an ex-athlete, I frequently spend time at the gym, playing padel or out on a walk getting coffee with my canine companion Brian, the spaniel, who occasionally serves as a therapy dog.

I am a Partner in a leading UK accountancy practice and qualified Restructuring Advisory professional. I support Boards, advisors and stakeholders through a range of complex situations, typically where there is a level of financial or operational stress.

I am a Chartered Accountant, Licenced Insolvency Practitioner and hold a BA from The University of Manchester.

As the Treasurer for Manchester Mind, I work with the Senior Leadership team to ensure there is strong financial governance to deliver our long-term strategic goals. Manchester has been my adopted home for over 20 years and my role as a Trustee provides a real way to give something back to the city and ensure there is support for those who need it most.

I have been a trustee at Manchester Mind since the beginning of 2023. I was keen to become a trustee for the organisation after seeing how life-changing accessing support for mental health has been for myself and loved ones. I have written more about my motivations for becoming a trustee at Manchester Mind here. 

I am an analyst at Manchester City Council’s Health Determinants Research Collaboration, where I support community-led research around the wider determinants of health. Previously, I led data and equalities work at Manchester Community Central, the city’s voluntary sector support organisation. I have experience working across the voluntary, community and public sectors on issues including homelessness, youth voice, and migration. I hold an MSc in Data, Inequality and Society and an MA in Arabic and Spanish from the University of Edinburgh.

I am a Technology  Risk Leader at a building society, with years of experience in risk management, including consultancy in organizations of all sizes across financial services. I have led a range of initiatives, including the development and testing of internal controls, assessment and evaluation of risk and evaluation of risk treatment strategies. My expertise focuses around controls used in financial reporting (ICFR), and I’m a big believer in using the ‘big picture’ to see how processes, risks and controls can fit together to benefit an organization!

I have a BA (Hons) Degree in Language Studies (French and Spanish) and in my free time I enjoy travelling, the theatre, reading and playing the piano.

I am a director at a national health charity, bringing over 15 years’ experience across the public and voluntary sectors in strategy, policy, public affairs and programme delivery. I have led a wide-ranging portfolio of initiatives to improve quality in healthcare services, including a national clinical audit, NHS England’s patient activation programme, and a support offer for NHS trust boards on leadership for improvement.

I hold degrees in psychology and criminal justice, underpinning my long standing interest in mental health and my commitment to holistic, person- and community-led approaches to care.

I am a senior people leader with experience across the public, private and not-for-profit sectors, currently operating at executive level as a People and Culture Director. I bring a practical, people-first approach, with a strong track record of leading through change and building positive, high-performing cultures.

Alongside my professional experience, I have a close personal understanding of mental health challenges through supporting family members to navigate the health and social care system. This informs a grounded, empathetic approach to inclusion, wellbeing and reducing stigma.

I chair the People and Wellbeing Committee.

In my spare time I enjoy travel, exercise and live music.

I have been a trustee of Manchester Mind since March 2025. I am an audit professional with over 7 years experience in external audit of Public Sector Bodies both in the UK and abroad. I am currently an Audit Assistant Manager with Grant Thornton UK. I have qualified as a chartered accountant (South Africa) and hold membership with the Chartered Institute for Public Finance Accountants (CIPFA), skilled in risk, governance, accounts preparation, external audit, analysis of financial information, management accounting and leading large teams.

I am a member of the LGBTQIA+ Community with a diverse background, having been born in South Africa. I believe strongly in access to mental health support and inclusion for all people as I have personal experience with a variety of mental health issues.

In my spare time, I enjoy singing, listening to music and hiking.

I joined the board of Manchester Mind in June 2025 driven by a passion to support an organisation at the forefront of mental health service provision in Manchester given my own lived experience. I have many years experience in the corporate sector, working mainly in strategy, business development and product management for organisations like the BBC, Time Warner and Amazon. I am now actively involved in several community organisations alongside Mind, such as Samaritans and Citizens Advice. 

As a senior HR professional with over 15 years’ experience across the retail and finance sectors, I was appointed as a trustee of Manchester Mind in 2026. I specialise in employee and industrial relations, with a strong focus on fostering inclusive and supportive workplace cultures.

Having been born and raised in Manchester, I value the opportunity to contribute to a local charity. I am deeply committed to promoting mental health awareness, challenging stigma, and improving access to support services within the community and in the workplace.

In my spare time, I enjoy trips to the cinema, hiking with friends and creating cross stitch pieces.

I am an experienced business leader with over 18 years working across sales, operations and commercial leadership, with a strong focus on growing businesses and building high-performing teams.

I have a long-standing connection to Manchester, having studied at Manchester Metropolitan University where I gained my Business degree, and I remain passionate about giving back to the city and its communities.

As a Trustee for Manchester Mind, I support the charity through strategic input and governance, helping to ensure it continues to grow its reach and support more people. I am particularly passionate about improving access to mental health services and making a positive difference locally.

Outside of my role with the charity, I enjoy spending time with my family and have a keen interest in rugby.

I joined Manchester Mind as a Trustee in May 2024. I lead Greater Manchester Training Hub and bring over 15 years’ experience in primary care, working across GP practices, Primary Care Networks (PCNs), alongside GP federations. I have close personal experience of mental health, which underpins my passion for supporting others. My expertise includes workforce development, leadership, and service improvement. I am committed to strengthening the healthcare workforce and improving outcomes for patients and communities. In my spare time, I enjoy visiting the Lake District, travelling, exploring food, and caring for my many animals.