About Us
Our Trustees guide our work and support our mission.
Meet our Trustee board
Our Trustees help guide Leukaemia Care’s direction and make sure our work stays focused on the people who need us most. They bring a wide range of skills, experience and personal insight, and work closely with our Senior Leadership Team to ensure the char
Chair: Chris Matthews-Maxwell OBE
Chris is a Company Director and Chartered Secretary. He joined Leukaemia Care after losing a close family member to acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) and also serves as Vice Chair of Humankind.
Vice Chair: Libby Wilson
Libby is a former business manager and school Chair of Governors. She brings lived experience after being diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) in 2017.
Treasurer: Wendy Davies
Wendy is a Chartered Accountant and long term cancer survivor. She supports the Board with financial oversight and ensuring charitable funds are used wisely.
Dharmesh Mehta
Dharmesh is a business innovator and lives with chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML). He combines professional experience with a strong interest in patient care and life sciences.
Dr Sarah Smith
Sarah is a GP partner who brings insight into primary care and patient pathways. She began supporting Leukaemia Care after a colleague was diagnosed with AML.
Carina Patterson
Carina was diagnosed with hairy cell leukaemia (HCL) in 2017. She uses her legal background and advocacy experience to support patients through our services.
Robert Heppell
Rob has over 35 years of experience in banking and lives with chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML). He has raised funds through endurance events and contributes strategic expertise to the Board.
Dr Suzy Dilly
Suzy is a bioscience entrepreneur with extensive experience in drug development. She brings commercial, technical and regulatory expertise, with a strong focus on supporting people affected by serious illness.