Chris Simpson

Chris attended Newcastle University from 2006 to 2009, graduating with a first in Maths with Management. After leaving Newcastle he worked for PwC in Newcastle for four and a half years. Three and a half of these were spent in external audit, covering organisations from charitable foundations up to FTSE 100 businesses. The final year was spent in risk assurance, providing internal audit services for clients. Chris joined Northgate plc, the leading provider of light commercial vehicle hire, in April 2014 in the role of Group Financial Accountant.

Ben Sadler

Ben is a Management Consultant specialising in IT and Project and Programme delivery based just south of Manchester. Over the last fourteen years, he has worked on and delivered major projects and programmes of work in Government, Healthcare and Telecommunications sectors in the UK, Europe and Asia. Prior to beginning his career, Ben graduated with a BA (Hons) in Music from Newcastle in 1996, before organising the First Year Conference (Freshers' Week) in 1996, and holding the position of President of the Student Union in 1997-8.

David Miller

David studied Chemical Engineering at Newcastle University from 1974 to 1978. He has recently taken early retirement after 40 years in business. David has spent his career in the engineering field of manufacturing, contracting and consultancy both in the UK and international, most of this in the chemicals, pharmaceuticals and rail sectors. Along with his engineering skills he has project and programme management experience and has led businesses in a senior management capacity for the last 27 years.

Sohail Shaikh

Sohail is a highly experienced International Retailer with 20+ years working for a best in class global retail business. Sohail has travelled extensively in his career to 50+ countries and as Managing Director of International Franchise for Mothercare PLC is accountable for Global Retail Sales of £700m. Sohail has great memories of his time at Newcastle University where he completed a BA (hons) in Economics & Accounting in 1994 and stays close to the University as a member of the International Advisory Board of the Newcastle University Business School. Sohail lives in London with his wife and is a proud father of two boys who sadly have not followed his passionate support for Newcastle United.

James Prowse

Student Trustee

Adam Warner

Student Trustee

Adam graduated from Newcastle University last year with an undergraduate degree in Politics. He is now a postgraduate student studying an MA in International Relations.  Adam is the former Chair of Student Council at NUSU and has been a Course Representative and a Peer Mentor for the Politics Department. He has also served on a number of student society committees in several different roles, most notably as President of the Debating Society. Adam has experience in teaching debating as the former Programme Director for the organisation VoiceIt.