“Hi, I am Chris Lees. I currently consult primarily within the global corporate real estate sector, where I am one of a handful of occupancy analytics specialists. I also provide large corporates with advisory services supporting workplace strategy, technology, productivity and well-being, and provide services across the real estate industry relating to data, data management and data governance.”
“My name is David and I am a founder trustee of the board and currently the Vice Chairman, having stepped down as Chairman in 2021. With an engineering degree in electronics, for the final years of my professional life I was Managing Director of a subsidiary of an American silicon chip manufacturer. In addition to my role with Dementia Forward, I am an active member of Rotary and a Trustee of an almshouse charity!”
“My name is Pet Fowler-Watts, and I am one of the original trustees from the time of the formation of Dementia Forward. I have a background in nursing, and am now retired after 14 years as Matron/Manager of Royal British Legion Lister House. I am responsible for HR on the Dementia Forward Trustee Board.”
“I am Neil Cutler. I am a retired Senior Manager who worked in the NHS for 33 years, and am the Equality, Inclusion and Diversity Trustee for Dementia Forward following their excellent support during my civil partner’s last years. I facilitate talks to all sections of healthcare on the effects of dementia on the older LGBT+ community.
“My name is Hilary Paxton, and I am one of the original trustees from the time of the formation of Dementia Forward. I have a background in adult social care and health. I work in national policy on mental capacity and deprivation of liberty. I also work locally as an independent mental capacity advocate (IMCA), representing and advocating for people who lack the mental capacity to represent themselves. My main role as a Trustee is to contribute from my experience in Adult Safeguarding, adult social care and health.”
“I’m Rebekah Haymes and I am a regional leader with a global People, Risk and Capital consultancy firm. My experience has been spent in the field of employee benefits, more recently leading on strategy and growth of our benefits technology business across Europe.