NEW TRUSTEES

TWO NEW TRUSTEES APPOINTED TO THE CLOTHWORKERS’ FOUNDATION BOARD

For the first time, The Clothworkers’ Foundation held an open application process to recruit Clothworkers – Livery or Freedom – for two seats on its board, with a view to broadening the skills and experience among trustees. Anyone with relevant skills, expertise in the charity sector, or lived experience in one or more of The Foundation’s main programme areas was encouraged to apply. It was important that the right candidates had:

Ability to operate within a board environment (although need not have served on a board); Ability to build and sustain relationships with key stakeholders and colleagues to achieve organisational objectives; A consultative, collegiate, constructive and supportive style; Good communication skills and the ability to listen sensitively to the views of others, gaining trust and respect from other board members; Ability to represent The Foundation internally and externally; A commitment to fairness and to promoting equality and diversity.

We’re delighted to announce that Emma Ingham Clark and Neel Patani have been appointed, following a competitive and rigorous application and interview selection process. We know that both will broaden the skills and experience available on the board, and help The Foundation better fulfil its mission.

ABOUT EMMA

Emma is a Management Consultant working within Accenture’s Health & Public Service division. Her CV describes her as passionate about engaging with public sector and charitable organisations to drive impactful and lasting change. Inside and outside the workplace, Emma embraces innovative and collaborative ways of working to improve outcomes. She champions a human-centric approach, putting the individual at the heart of every initiative. Emma completed a Change Management Certification Programme this year and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Politics, International Relations and Arabic from University of Cambridge. She became Free of the The Company in 2018.

ABOUT NEEL

Neel is a Finance and Investment postgraduate scholar who is currently working for MUFG Securities PLC as a Relationship Manager and Vice President. His CV highlights his extensive experience combining a high level of technical skill with an aptitude to work under pressure in a fast-paced, results-orientated environment in pursuit of excellence, both individually and collaboratively as part of a team. Neel has earned CFA Level I, CFA Level II Candidate, is a full member of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI), and holds a Master of Sciences in Finance and Investment as well as a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Economics from University of Exeter. He became Free of The Company in 2019.

At the time of publication, The Clothworkers’ Foundation has now begun the search for another two trustees – this time recruiting externally to The Clothworkers’ Company community. This expansion of the board of trustees is also part of our intentional effort to create a more diverse and inclusive board, broadening skills and experiences to better understand and serve the people and communities impacted by funding from The Clothworkers’ Foundation. Watch this space for more news!