Our Board comprises seven trustees and is registered under Brave Mind charity number 1193710. Together, our trustees bring a diverse range of experience and expertise to the charity. The Board is responsible for ensuring Brave Mind’s long‑term financial sustainability and providing strategic oversight across all areas of our work, guiding our mission and supporting the impact we deliver.

Alongside his role as Chair of Brave Mind, David advises media, entertainment, and sports organisations on strategy, policy, and transformation. With over 25 years’ experience, he’s held senior roles at Sky, Ofcom, and Oliver & Ohlbaum Associates. Passionate about sport, fitness, and adventure travel, David believes strongly in sport’s power to support wellbeing and unlock potential, making his work with Brave Mind especially meaningful. He was educated at Sevenoaks School and holds an MA in Geography from the University of Cambridge.

Mark (pictured on left) has built his career at O2 (now Virgin Media O2), working across communications, strategy, finance, and the CEO’s office. A chartered accountant, he holds degrees from Manchester, Robert Gordon, and Coventry universities. A lifelong rugby player and volunteer, he was chair of Uxbridge RFC (2022–25) and now heads up the Representative Rugby programme for Middlesex County RFU and serves as Finance Chair of Uxbridge Sports Club. He has also previously served as a Co-Chair of Governors (2020-24) at a London primary school. Originally from Somerset, Mark now lives in Buckinghamshire with his partner and daughter.

Graeme has over 30 years’ experience in media, with senior roles at the BBC, eBay, Time Out Group, and Bauer Media. He now works with leading sports brands as Group Commercial Director at The Rugby Pod and Rugby Rodeo. A lifelong rugby player and coach, Graeme believes sport builds confidence, wellbeing, and life skills. As a father of three, he’s seen the challenges young people face and feels privileged to support Brave Mind’s mission to promote positive mental health.

Oliver is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist specialising in mental health in elite sport and a Trustee of Brave Mind. He has supported athletes and staff across Premier League football, County Cricket, and Olympic and Paralympic pathways. Before moving into sport, Oliver spent over 20 years in NHS Mental Health Trusts, including senior roles leading Child and Adolescent Services.

Oliver brings extensive experience in evidence‑based psychological support, having worked with people of all ages and backgrounds on challenges such as trauma, anxiety, emotional regulation, performance stress, and wellbeing. His clinical work is grounded in compassion, collaboration, and creating safe, non‑judgemental spaces for individuals to explore their experiences.

Passionate about mental health from grassroots to elite performance environments, Oliver brings deep expertise to his role as Clinical Trustee, helping guide Brave Mind’s mission to promote positive mental health across the rugby community and beyond.

Dan is a Chartered and HCPC‑registered Sport & Exercise Psychologist and a Lecturer in Sport & Exercise Psychology at St Mary’s University. He previously lectured at Newcastle University and has held roles at Durham University and the University of Winchester.

His work combines teaching, research, and applied practice. Dan’s research focuses on high‑performance environments in elite sport, exploring how these systems shape professional experiences, self‑care, wellbeing, professional identity, and organisational support. He also has a strong interest in Family Systems Theory and qualitative methods to understand the complex dynamics within sport and performance settings.

Alongside his academic work, Dan provides psychology support to Goalball UK’s High‑Performance Pathway and consults with teams, organisations, and individual performers.

Kath has worked in safeguarding in sport for many years, creating safe, supportive environments for all involved. Rugby has played a central role in her life; she supported her sons through the game and volunteered at her local club. Currently Safeguarding Case Manager at England Rugby, she also advises other sports. Kath brings deep insight into the challenges facing young people in sport and is passionate about helping Brave Mind grow its impact through the power of sport and mental wellbeing.

Sarah is an experienced charity consultant, strategist, fundraiser, and mentor who has supported numerous organisations and leaders to develop more effective and purposeful futures. Her coaching work focuses strongly on wellbeing and mental health, particularly for children and young people. Sarah is currently training as a psychotherapist and humanistic counsellor, further strengthening her expertise in this field. From a keen sporting family, she values the role sport can play in building confidence, resilience, and wellbeing, making her contribution to Brave Mind especially meaningful. 

George works as a UX consultant, with experience across both the public and private sectors. Outside of work, rugby is his real passion. A qualified England Rugby coach, he currently coaches at King’s College School Wimbledon and has previously coached at university and school level.

Having played and coached rugby throughout his life, George has seen first-hand the pressures young players can face. He is passionate about the role sport can play in supporting young people’s wellbeing and helping Brave Mind create positive change.