Name: Guy Hindle

Trustee Role:  Chair of the Board of Trustees and drops into all sub-committees

Professional job role and company:

Retired – Previously Assistant Chief Constable of Cheshire Constabulary following many years as a detective.  I served for 30 years.

I now work part time as a lecturer in leadership at the University of Chester. I also run my own performance psychology business working mainly in sport. I also sit as non-executive Chair of one local business, and I am a Board member for a national sporting body.

How many years have you been a Trustee?

I have been a trustee for 8 years.

What skills and knowledge do you bring to the Trust Board?

I have a BA in Business Studies, an MSc in Organisation Strategy and an MSc in the Psychology of Exercise.

Tell us an interesting fact about yourself:

I am currently studying for a PhD in Decision Making.

Name: Ian Currie

Trustee role:  Chair of the Finance Sub-Committee and sits on Shops Board

Professional job role and company:

I am a Chartered Accountant and worked in the insurance & corporate world for over 30 years where I held a variety of leadership roles, including managing multiple business divisions.

How many years have you been a Trustee?

I joined St Rocco’s Trust Board in July 2018, so I have been a Trustee for over 6 years.

What skills and knowledge do you bring to the Trust Board?

Along with my finance, corporate and leadership experience, I’ve had several non-exec roles, including as Pension Scheme Trustee and Chair of the Insurance Industry’s safety body, Thatcham Research.

Tell us an interesting fact about yourself:

Born and bred in Widnes, proud father of two and grandfather of four. Other than my kids and grandkids, and my wife, my biggest passion is Liverpool FC and have been regular at Anfield for almost 50 years.

Name: Stuart Kelly

Trustee role:  Sits on the Shops and Promotions Boards

Professional job role and company:

I am the Chief Commercial Officer for LRQA, a global organisation that helps companies manage risk around quality, safety, cyber, responsible sourcing, and assets.

How many years have you been a Trustee?

I joined in September 2023.

What skills and knowledge do you bring to the Trust Board?

After starting out in my career as an Environmental Health Officer for the local government, I moved into roles with hotels, casinos and leisure companies, before business ownership of a few different businesses. I've spent the last 20 years helping brands manage risk in their business and supply chains, by being responsible for sales, marketing and account management in global roles.  I have a close connection with the hospice due to close family experiences.

Tell us an interesting fact about yourself:

I’m left handed, but play golf right handed - maybe that’s why I am so bad at it!

Name: Ian Gleave

Trustee role:  Sits on the People Sub Committee

Professional job role and company:

I am a Freelance HR consultant (semi-retired) with experience in marketing and communications, facilities, health and safety, learning and development.  I have spent 33 years working in HR.

How many years have you been a Trustee?

I joined St Rocco’s as a Trustee in July 2023.

What skills and knowledge do you bring to the Trust Board?

I am knowledgeable about employee relations, performance management and management development.  I was approached by another trustee at St Rocco’s, Mags, who mentioned that the hospice would benefit from some additional expertise in HR.  I joined the team and haven’t looked back.

Tell us an interesting fact about yourself:

I like walking in the Lake District and Scottish Highlands.

Name: Andrew Cannell

Trustee role:  Finance Sub-Committee and Shops Board

Professional job role and company:

I am a retired accountant.  I spent most of my career in the NHS with my final role being Chief Executive of the Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.

How many years have you been a Trustee?

I have been a trustee for over 4 years.

What skills and knowledge do you bring to the Trust Board?

I am passionate about facilitating the delivery of high-quality care and a great experience for patients, carers and staff.

Tell us an interesting fact about yourself:

I am a Governor at Priestley College. I live in Frodsham with my wife Yvonne and Miniature Schnauzer Otto. I enjoy photography, walking, travelling and music (despite being tone deaf!)

Name: Mags Porter

Trustee role: Chair of the People Committee

Professional job role and company:

I have worked as an independent Organisation and Leadership Development Consultant in a wide range of organisations across all sectors and at all levels.

How many years have you been a Trustee?

I have been a Trustee for over 5 years.

What skills and knowledge do you bring to the Trust Board?

I have a track record in and first-hand experience as a manager and leader of individuals and teams, and of developing those whose role it is to help others to learn. I have also taken the lead on delivering development solutions for leaders with strategic and operational focus.

Tell us an interesting fact about yourself:

I was previously a trustee of a national charity working with adopted children and also a school governor. I sing in a Chester based choir called a Handbag of Harmonies.

Name: Carole Hugall

Trustee role:  Chair of the Quality & Safety Sub Group

Professional job role and company:

I retired from the NHS in 2021 after 34 years where I started my career as a physiotherapist and then became a Director of Operations. I was a Board member at various different NHS organisations for over 15 years. I moved into academia in 2021 and am now a Tutor for the Elizabeth Garret Anderson Masters degree Programme at the University of Manchester. I really enjoy supporting the students through this programme and seeing them develop their leadership practice within the NHS and social care.

How many years have you been a Trustee?

I have been a Trustee at St Rocco’s for over 5 years now.

What skills and knowledge do you bring to the Trust Board?

I am passionate about providing high quality holistic integrated care to the residents of Warrington and in helping the population of Warrington to live happier and healthier lives.

Tell us an interesting fact about yourself:

I love baking and once applied for the Great British Bake Off... I didn't make it to the first episode let alone the final though!

Name: Dr Lemise Saeid

Trustee role:  Part of the Quality & Safety Sub-Group

Professional job role and company:

I am a GP Principle at Fairfield Surgery in Bruche.  I have spent 25+ years in healthcare.

How many years have you been a Trustee?

I joined St Rocco’s as a Trustee in July 2019 so I have been a Trustee for over 5 years.

What skills and knowledge do you bring to the Trust Board?

I am a motivated leader with strong organisational and prioritisation abilities.

Tell us an interesting fact about yourself:

I am a keen runner belonging to Warrington running club and I am a champion for St Rocco’s fundraising, walking the Starlight walk for 10 years!

Name: Russell Scanlon

Professional job role and company:

I have worked in the hospitality sector all my life and I now run my own business, Huddle Hospitality, offering consultancy services to corporate clients, catering & foodservice businesses and other consultants.

How many years have you been a Trustee?

Having been an avid supporter and fundraiser for the hospice since 2022 following my late wife's treatment at St. Rocco's, I joined the Trust Board in January 2024.

What skills and knowledge do you bring to the Trust Board?

After many years in senior Management and Director positions predominantly focussing on Sales, Marketing & Business Development, I have gained a broad commercial knowledge and some invaluable experience. This helps me support the commercial development and fundraising teams at the hospice.

Tell us an interesting fact about yourself:

I won Strictly St Rocco’s in 2022 and was a guest judge in 2023! It's my absolute favourite St. Rocco's event.

Name: Dr Carol Ann Kelly

Trustee role:  People Sub Group and Quality & Safety Sub Group

Professional job role and company:

I retired from my post as Associate Dean and Reader in Respiratory Care in the Faculty of Health, Social Care & Medicine at Edge Hill University in 2023.

How many years have you been a Trustee?

I am relatively new to the Trust board, joining in April 2024.

What skills and knowledge do you bring to the Trust Board?

I have had a long clinical and academic nursing career and l am passionate about the promotion and provision of high standards of healthcare.  As a resident in the locality for over 20 years. my clinical background brings an understanding of the context of local and national health and social care needs.

Tell us an interesting fact about yourself:

In addition to my role as Trustee, I am also a Governor at Warrington & Halton NHS Trust and I volunteer with Pets As Therapy with my dog, Loops.