Our trustees

Robin Douglas has been Chair of the Board of Trustees of The Who Cares? Trust for the past ten years. He has had a distinguished career in public service development and leadership in children's services, and has published widely on these themes. He is a Fellow of the King's Fund and of the Office for Public Management.

Alasdair is a marketing consultant to financial services companies. Previously he worked for multinational US advertising agencies on global brands.

Helen Brown is Principal for Leadership and Management Development at the Office for Public Management.

Suzie is a relationship counsellor, accredited parenting practitioner, author, agony aunt and broadcaster. 

Dave joined Essex County Council on 1st November 2010 as Executive Director for Schools, Children and Families. This exciting challenge is Dave’s third role as Executive Director for children, having worked previously in Merton and Croydon.

Dave is passionate about improving outcomes for Children and will accept nothing less than excellence for Children and young people in Essex. He is a member of the Social Work Reform Board and a board member of the National College for Social Work, as well as being a Trustee for the Who Cares? Trust.

Suzanne is a lecturer for the School of Nursing and Midwifery at King's College London. She has a professional background in adult nursing and health visiting with specific expertise in safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.