Management and trustees

Charles became a trustee in 2022. A Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, he trained in medicine at Guy’s Hospital in London. He researched transplantation and immunology early in his career, obtaining his Master of Surgery degree. Charles was a prominent London-based surgeon and a pioneer in developing laparoscopic surgery, helping train many of today’s excellent surgeons in Europe. After retiring from clinical practice in 2007, Charles established a private biopharmaceutical company developing novel immunotherapeutic products. Charles believes in excellence, legacy, charity, and service to one’s fellow man.

David became a Trustee in 2006. After chairing the Finance and Investments Committee, he was appointed Chair of Trustees in 2021. David qualified as a chartered accountant in the 1970’s, having been articled with a Gloucester firm that was acquired by Deloitte, Haskins and Sells. He moved out of practice soon after qualifying to join the Velcourt Group, where he was an executive director for many years, and is now a non-executive director. David has a vast experience of commercial and corporate arenas in the UK and around the world. David holds other non-executive positions. He is also a Parish Councillor and passionate about the Herefordshire countryside. David has lived in Brampton Abbotts for over 30 years with his wife, Cornelia. David and Cornelia have two sons, James and Patrick

Eric became a trustee in 2020. Since 1979, Eric has been involved with the agricultural industry throughout the UK and now works alongside two of his four sons in the business. He is involved with several other businesses, including a UK-wide private storage firm and a property business run by his other two sons, who all live within the county. While originally from Scotland, Eric and his family enjoy everything the county has to offer. He has been a parish councillor for many years and enjoys the countryside and country sports.

Ian re-joined the board of St Michael's in 2022. He grew up in Herefordshire before moving to London to work in the financial services industry for approximately 20 years. He returned to Herefordshire in 2003 with his family and remains involved in the investment management industry to this day. He is a Member of the Securities Institute. He has a wide range of interests including walking, dogs, skiing and travelling.

Jane became a trustee in 2012. Her long and varied career in healthcare was spent working across and in the NHS and private and commercial sectors locally and nationally. Jane was involved in formulating national guidelines for specialised care and was a contributor to international conferences.

Paul became a trustee in 2022. A GP in the county for 36 years, he first visited the Hospice in 1985 and has worked with the education team here over the years. Paul was a partner in Ross for 30 years and later worked at Much Birch as a regular locum. Paul has also worked in various roles in medical management and training within the NHS. Paul relaxes by spending time with his family, reading, running and playing five-a-side football. He also plays in a local band.

Tricia became a trustee in 2006. She spent a successful career in event management and marketing, working in the advertising, production and sports worlds. Tricia later retrained as an archivist, helping companies such as Pernod Ricard substantiate the heritage of its brands. Born in Surrey, Tricia lived and worked in London before relocating to Gloucestershire in 2003.