Our Trustees – My Big Career

Janine Chandler

Chair of Trustees

My name is Janine Chandler and my big career is in Innovation and Marketing. I’ve had lots of brilliant jobs including leading the marketing for Tango and Robinsons, working at the BBC as Head of Brand Strategy, creating communication campaigns for the NHS and new fundraising ideas for Cancer Research UK. I now run Jump in Puddles Consultancy to help organisations that do good in the world have even more positive impact. I chose to be a Trustee for MyBigCareer because I want to help young people to make a positive dent in the world. In my spare time, I love walking my dog, called Woof and travelling to new countries.

Anupam Cherubal

Trustee

My name is Anupam and I’m an information security expert at a multinational technology company, with an Executive MBA at Cass Business School. My big career over the last 15 years has seen me working in the UK public sector and with C-suite executives in global companies across various industries. I chose this wonderful charity because of the values it cultivates and the mission to help young people break through social mobility barriers. Outside of work I am a Board Trustee at ARAM Foundation (a charitable organisation in India) and I’m training to be a classical Indian singer.

Emma Collingwood

Trustee

Hi, I’m Emma. My own big career has been in Banking and Financial services, mostly helping to set up new products and businesses, although I’ve also started up a couple of my own small businesses along the way. Growing up in a small mining village really brought home the impact of Government cuts on communities and opportunities for young people. This experience plays a huge part in fuelling my passion for sharing my skills and network with other young people by being a volunteer and Trustee for MyBigCareer. Other than that you’ll find me watching, and occasionally playing, football.

Michael Elliott

Trustee

I’m Michael and my big career has been in medicine; I worked as a doctor in NHS hospitals in London and then for many years in research. I really enjoyed being able to live and work in different countries and with so many brilliant people across Asia, Australia and USA. Being a Trustee for MyBigCareer is such an honour. I’ve been a supporter of the charity for a number of years and have seen first hand how MyBigCareer helps young people prepare for and take the first steps in their careers. Outside work, I enjoy reading (sci-fi and crime) and walking my dog – Wolfe.

Hayley Equi

Trustee

I’m Hayley and I have spent my big career using rigorous research and communications to tackle some of the UK’s biggest social problems. I have worked in the civil service on many issues facing young people including knife crime, county lines and domestic violence. I joined MyBigCareer as a Trustee to help to break down barriers that stop young people achieving their potential and limit the representation we have in the institutions which shape our society. Outside of my work, I enjoy spending time with my daughters and travelling.

James Holden

Trustee

I’m James and my big career has been understanding people. For more than 20 years I worked in leadership roles at the BBC across market research, marketing and communications, helping teams better understand audiences and create content that people genuinely value. Today I work as a business psychologist, facilitator and executive coach. I became a Trustee for MyBigCareer because I believe every young person deserves the opportunities, confidence and support to build a career that’s right for them. Outside work I enjoy sport, walking my Portuguese Water Dog, and spending time with my family and teenage children.

Marie-Laure Humbert

Trustee

My name is Marie-Laure and for the last 20 years my big career has been as a financial professional in front line business development roles in the financial markets. I am a senior strategist and executive director at Goldman Sachs within the Business Strategy team of Strategic Advisory Solutions based in London. I have also run my own marketing and business development consultancy, and I am a qualified Executive Coach. I have worked in Europe, Asia and the US and speak French, English, Spanish and Italian fluently. Being a Trustee for MyBigCareer means I can use my experience and skills to help connect, inspire and make change for young people.

Peter James

Trustee

My name is Peter James and my big career is in investing! I work in private equity, supporting companies in the business and financial services sector in Europe and beyond. I love understanding what makes companies grow and thrive – and work to develop, support and guide companies to success! My career started in investment banking with Merrill Lynch, where I learnt the ins and outs of how companies finance themselves. As a Trustee for MyBigCareer, I will use my skills to help it grow and support more young people to understand their opportunities and in doing so achieve their aspirations! Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family, friends and doing sports!

William Ledger

Trustee

My name is Will and my big career is in financial services, mostly in banking and now in insurance. I have been lucky to have worked in London and Asia and also spent time in the US in many different roles from trading to finance as well as a lot of mentoring and recruiting. My wife and I have four children now starting work and I know how hard it can be today to find the right path through school and into the workplace – that’s why I wanted to be a Trustee for MyBigCareer. Outside work I love walking our dogs Cora and Meeky and playing lots of sports with family and friends.

Dave Parsons

Trustee

I’m Dave, and my big career has been within the commercial sector of elite cycling since 2006. I was fortunate to be part of the 2008 Beijing Olympics GB Cycling Team Gold Rush, and as a Commercial Director, I have developed my competence in sports sponsorship, sports marketing, legal, business strategy, sales, procurement and logistics. I chose to be a Trustee for MyBigCareer to use my skills and experience to support young people needing guidance about which career to pursue. In my spare time I love to cycle, run and spend time with my young family.

Vince Pizzoni

Trustee

I’m Vince and my big career has been in international business, academia, executive search and career coaching. With 30 years’ executive global business experience in companies such as ExxonMobil, GDF Suez, Nalco and P&G, I am currently Professor in Chemical/Environmental Engineering at Nottingham University. I coach postgraduates at world leading business schools, mentor many others from diverse backgrounds and am a Consultant in Executive Search. Being a Trustee for this awesome charity fulfils my mission in life to inspire, motivate and mentor future generations. When I get a minute I enjoy all sports particularly weight training, read Ancient History, listen to Phil Collins and watch Star Trek!