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 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.
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.
Volunteers
Volunteers
