OUR PEOPLE
At Nova, people are the core of everything we do. Our human approach to all aspects of our work generates a family feel. Together, we make social change happen, day by day, one person at a time. Meet the people supporting our vision for the world:
Trustees
Mark Seow: Trustee
Mark has served as Director of Phantasia Ltd for over 30 years, pioneering media innovations and leading digital transformation in the 1990s. The company played a pivotal role in designing and building the world’s first digital audio broadcast system, commissioned by a consortium backed by Time Warner, Sony, and EMI Music.
Today, Mark channels his energy into campaigning for a wealth tax, highlighting stark social disparities and advocating for a fairer, more equitable future for generations to come.
Trisheba Ullah: Trustee
Sheba is from Leeds and has a higher educational background in business management and innovation. Her skill and interest is marketing. She works at Fit For Life Youth, a local charity.
Outside of her professional life, she plays football for a team as Goalkeeper, which she loves and she loves to play console games. She also has a passion for cooking.
Jay Burgoyne: Trustee
Jay is Head of Engagement and Operations at Lloyds Banking Group with over 30 years of experience in the financial services sector. Jay has a joint BA honours from Warwick University and an MBA from Bath University. He has been closely associated in different remits with Nova for over 10 years and is also a school governor and chair of resources for Oakwood secondary school in Surrey.
Stewart McCure: Chair
Stewart is founding Director of Dramatic Change, a global training consultancy founded in 1995. Born in Australia, he has degrees in Business and Literature & Philosophy from the University of Sydney. He has performed, produced and directed improvised theatre around the world and builds workshops to enhance self-confidence, focus and motivation. Stewart has been a Nova Trustee since 2006 and is a former Chair of the organisation. He is a member of the PCC of St John’s Wood Anglican church. He has lived in London for 20 years and is passionate about creating a more inclusive city with opportunities for all.
Jonnie Beverley: Treasurer
Jonnie has been closely associated with Nova for over 20 years and was its Chair until 2 years ago, when he formally retired as deputy CEO of Westway Development Trust. His work for the Trust included working with migrant and refugee communities in K&C to help develop their voluntary services through joint projects, consortia, fundraising and support over the longer term. He is currently engaged part-time as a business & project development consultant with Surrey Docks Farm and remains a trustee of several charities in Kensington and Chelsea.
Nick Wellington: Trustee
Nick is a trusted advisor, consultant and coach, whose work is informed by his personal and professional experiences and knowledge.
Nick's career has spanned government, finance, energy and professional consultancy working with organisations such as Deloitte, Santander, Aviva and the FCA.
Nick's passion for diversity and inclusion has remained strong throughout his career and now much of his work, specialises in helping senior leaders build a bridge to underrepresented staff.
Leslie Ramos: Trustee
Mark Lloyd Williams: Trustee
Mark is a lawyer and former resident of North Kensington. Mark is a corporate partner of Norton Rose Fulbright LLP , the international law firm where he acts for a wide variety of UK and international clients on the full range of corporate transactions including giving advice on corporate governance issues.
Volunteers
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