Trustees

Jim Mckenna

Jim Mckenna is Chairman of Catch22. He is also Chairman of Azzurri Communications, Chairman of Poweroasis Ltd and Chairman of Sidonis Ltd. He previously Chaired the Board of the Governors at the University of East London and was Chairman of both the Supervisory board of Parsons Brinkerhoff and the Adab Trust.

Jim worked for Logica Plc for fifteen years and was the Chief Operating Officer. He previously worked for GEC-Marconi and the Plessey Company.

'I am very proud to be the Chair of Trustees at Catch22 and to have the opportunity to be involved with a modern and forward thinking charity that really does help young people out of seemingly impossible situations. I have met many of the young people Catch22 work with and seen at first hand the difference that being there and believing in them can make. This is particularly true at Auto22, a social enterprise car servicing and repair business based in Gravesend, Kent that was set up in early 2010. Auto22 provides a supportive real work environment for young people including taking on its first apprentice. We live in difficult times and the problems young people face can seem overwhelming but with the right support and encouragement, huge changes can be made.' 
 

Bruce Noble

Bruce is the Chair of the Audit Committee for Catch22. Bruce is also the Chair of the General Purposes Committee of the Quest Academy in Selsdon. He is the Director of two start-up companies. Formerly: Owner of Swandean School of English, Group Managing Director - Grand Metropolitan Foods, Chairman and CEO Pillsbury UK, Management Consultant - McKinsey and Co, Non-executive Director of Post Office Counters Ltd, TV Licensing Authority, Gidleigh Park hotel and Chair F&GP Committee WellBeing Charity (Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists).

'I am grateful to have been given opportunities in life, and I want to help those who have not had such good fortune. We must focus on ensuring that the young people we serve seize the chances we can give them.'
 

Nikki Brauer

Nikki is a qualified lawyer in both Scotland and England and is a magistrate in North Kent, sitting as a Chair in the Adult, Family and Youth Courts. She is trained as a commercial and family mediator but now works in Kent in her own family mediation business. She is particularly interested in restorative justice and all issues involving disadvantaged young people.

'I am impressed not only with the enthusiasm and dedication of the Catch22 staff but also with the resilience and determination of the young people that they help. I am proud to play a small part in this exciting and worthwhile organisation.'
 

Paul Williams

Paul is a serial entrepreneur and private equity investor who has held a number of executive and non executive directorships in varied areas from the BBC to Fashion Houses, Children’s Entertainment, Office Property and IT. His current business interests are situated in the UK, and internationally in the USA, India and China.

'Having visited some of Catch22’s projects, spoken to staff and young people in a number of locations around the country, I know that countless lives are being radically changed for the better. The vision, efficiency, and gritty determination to make the world a better place that the charity and its staff have, is something I am very proud to be involved with.’
 

 John Sutherland

John is a Metropolitan Police Officer with 19 years experience. He is currently the Borough Commander for Camden in North London. John has experience of working in a range of policing environments - but with a particular interest in gangs, youth engagement and the prevention of harm to young people.

'I visited one of the services recently and was impressed with the work they do and the difference it makes to the lives of the young people and their families – it is much needed. I am very proud to be a Trustee. '

Brian Larkman

Brian is a retired bank treasurer who is now a non executive director of the UK Debt Management Office and chairman of its Audit Committee. He is also a member of the Council of The Open University. Formerly Global Head of Money Markets in the NatWest Group (and then in the Royal Bank of Scotland Group), Brian has acted as an advisor on banking matters to HM Revenue and Customs and has served on the Regulatory Decisions Committee of the Financial Services Authority. With a lifelong interest in education, he has been a school governor for nearly 30 years and is currently Chairman of Governors of the Portsmouth Grammar School .

'I never cease to be impressed by the dedication and commitment demonstrated by the Catch 22 service managers and their teams. They can and often do make all the difference to the lives of the young people with whom they are working.'
 

John Marlor

John is a Chartered Accountant who retired as the Finance Director of a large Facilities Management company. His experience in senior financial roles covers the construction, consulting engineering and oil industries. He has worked in the UK and USA including ten years with Balfour Beatty, and prior to that for GEC, Mott MacDonald and Touche Ross. 

'Young people in difficult circumstances need help to find their way in life. I am very pleased to be involved with Catch22 a forward thinking charity that really does make a difference.' 
 

Tove Okunniwa

Tove has dedicated her career to marketing and communication and is currently managing partner of MEC Access, a leading partnership marketing and sponsorship consultancy. Previously she worked for 10 years at the BBC heading up the marketing division of BBC Sport and working within marketing communications across a raft of BBC services including Radio 3, Radio 2 and BBC 3 and 4. Prior to that she worked in the arts promoting live music. She sits on the events committee of the Royal Television Society.
 

Ben Welsh

Ben is an affiliate consultant for FTI Consulting, working in the Policy Division. He has worked in a number of senior corporate communications roles, including Aviva Plc, Norwich Union, Anglian Water Plc and TMA. Previously he worked in the agency world in Hong Kong and for the EU in Brussels and Washington DC.