Meet the Trustees

Michael has been Chair since September 2020 and represents us in national and local access consultations. He is a director of his company, Inclusive Access and Training Services, bringing 25 years’ experience as an Access Consultant and has been a freelance access trainer since 2013. Michael loves sport, supporting his favourite football team and has travelled widely, supporting, developing and playing blind cricket – including Barbados!

Louisa was elected Vice Chair in September 2020, and is committed to making Sutton Vision sustainable long into the future. She brings 20 years’ experience from senior fundraising, partnership, and advocacy positions in voluntary sector organisations including Save the Children and the British Council. She is passionate about building a strong and effective international development sector, having worked in Palestine, Malawi and Nepal.

Roy has worked at some of the most pioneering information and market research companies, such as Extel, MetrixLab and Lightspeed, in sales leadership roles over a 25-year career. He now leads his own consultancy business, working with several innovative global companies in market research and advertising intelligence.

Anthony is an experienced Chief Financial Officer, who has operated internationally. He has extensive management experience, with more than 20 years at board level. During this time, he lived in Hong Kong, serving on the board of directors at the Christina Noble Children’s Foundation. He now runs his own business, providing Finance Director services to small and medium sized companies across the globe. He enjoys spending time with his dog and following the Welsh rugby team.

Graham brings extensive experience in outcomes measurement, impact management, social return on investment and wellbeing at work. He works as Managing Director of a social enterprise, improving outcomes in health, social care and homelessness services. Graham previously led evaluations at the New Economics Foundation and impact assessments for clients including Guide Dogs and The Prince’s Trust.

Sue is a member of the independent Visual Impairment Leisure Group and coordinates regular activities in the community. She has also helped develop social groups at Sutton Vision, setting up the Book Club with Sutton Library Services and is actively involved with our weekly yoga sessions and monthly quiz.

Juliet joined Sutton Vision in October 2022. She is currently Director of Policy and Global Advocacy at Sightsavers, an international development organisation based in Haywards Heath. Juliet joined the Diplomatic Service in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, living and working in Croatia, Saudi Arabia, and Nigeria. From the FCO, she moved to work for The Rt Hon Lord Ashley of Stoke, C.H.

Hilary joined the board in January 2024. As someone who has lived with no sight since birth, she was keen to become a trustee as a way of giving something back, after receiving support from the charity herself. After studying Russian and French at Exeter University, she worked for the Civil Service as a bilingual secretary. A later career change led to studying massage and aromatherapy and working at a day centre for people with learning disabilities for 16 years. In her spare time, Hilary is part of The Big Heart Band, visiting care homes and encouraging residents to join in with singing.