Our trustees
Our Trustees are responsible for the overall control and strategic direction of Sue Ryder.
They work voluntarily to make sure we are doing everything we can to support people through terminal illnesses and bereavement.
They are responsible for the appointment of the Chief Executive to whom they delegate the day-to-day management of the charity.
Dr Rima Makarem, Chair of Trustees
Rima is a trained scientist and has had senior roles in the global pharmaceutical sector. She has a diverse non-executive background in the health and care sector, holding regional and national roles. She has recently held senior positions at the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) and the House of Commons Commission.
Nicola
Hayes
Nicola has had a wide-ranging 25-year career covering everything from pedigree dogs to universities to trade associations, with the vast majority spent in financial services at two firms: Invesco Perpetual and Baring Asset Management.
Dr
Katherine
Buxton
Katherine currently works as a Consultant in Palliative Medicine at Imperial College in London.
Kevin
Rusling
With over twenty years’ experience in retail, Kevin is currently Chief Operating Officer at the global retailer, Mothercare.
Tabetha
Darmon
Tabetha Darmon joined University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (UHMBT) as Chief Nursing Officer on 1 May 2023.
Christine
Kanu
Christine is a finance professional who has been involved in the not-for-profit sector for many years.
Guy
Boersma
Guy has been Managing Director of Kent Surrey Sussex Academic Health Science Network (KSS AHSN) since 2013 and leads on Digital and Artificial Intelligence (AI) work for the national AHSN Network.
Charles
Ilako
Charles has spent the majority of his career, some 24 years, working with PwC. These have included 10 years as a Partner, leading the EMEA and Global Financial Services Regulatory Practice advising clients on a range of UK, EU and global regulatory issues.
Linda
Goodacre
Linda has worked in property for over 35 years, most of that time has been spent working in national and multinational retailers.
Andrew
Richmond
Andrew was a number one rated healthcare and smaller companies analyst enjoying a wide ranging career in London in stockbroking, fund management and private equity.
Polly
Bishop
Polly is a leader in digitally enabled healthcare strategy and transformation, with over 25 years of experience in consulting and healthcare.
Dr
Vishen
Ramkisson
Dr Vishen is a senior medical leader who has worked in several national roles across the NHS, including Senior Clinical Lead for NHS Digital and National Speciality Advisor for Urgent Emergency Care at NHS England.
Heather
Alderson
Heather has spent the last three decades as a senior advertising strategist and is currently Global Planning Partner at Adam&EveDDB.
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Our
leadership
team
Our leadership team is responsible for making important decisions and guiding the organisation. They work together to set goals, make sure we are working well and are following all the necessary rules and regulations.
About
Sue
Ryder
For over 70 years Sue Ryder's doctors, nurses and carers have given people the compassion and expert care they need to help them live the best life they possibly can.
How
we
make
an
impact
How we are making a difference by providing vital care and support to people going through the most difficult times of their lives.