Trust Directors

Biddie is now retired from a career spanning nearly forty years in education as both a teacher and for the last twenty years as a Head of two high-achieving, large, independent schools. She has sat on numerous educational committees as well as being a Governor in both independent and maintained sector schools. Currently she is Chair of Governors at St John’s Infant School and a Trustee of Poppy Academy Trust.

She believes passionately in the importance of an all-round education for every child and in equipping pupils to become engaged with their communities as they grow.

Ian is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales with many years experience as a chartered accountant and auditor. He currently works in a regulatory support and risk management role for a major firm of accountants. Ian has been a trustee of the Poppy Academy Trust since its formation and was a governor of Fair Field Junior School prior to its conversion to an academy. 

Andrew has over 25 years’ experience in the Financial Services sector and currently consults on index design, quantitative research and technical analysis. He was previously Managing Director, Quantitative Research, FTSE Group and prior to that was a Quantitative Strategist at HSBC. He has also been a past chairman and president of Radlett and District Round Table. He is an Associate Member of both the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investment, and The Society of Technical Analysts.

Stuart is a qualified chartered accountant and holds a degree in Government and Politics from Swansea University. He currently lives in Radlett, England with his wife and four children. Stuart has over 25+ years experience in Financial services and been CEO, CFO and COO at both listed and PE backed businesses. During his career he has worked/lived across the UK, and in Europe, North America, Asia, Brazil, and the Middle East. 

He is a keen golfer and a member at Porters Park golf club. As a practising Christian he attends Christ Church in Radlett. 

Lindsey has extensive experience as a senior leader in sales, marketing and client relationships within Asset Management. Her current role is as Head of Marketing for ImpactA Global, an infrastructure debt manager. Previously she was Head of Consultant Relations at Legal & General Investment Management. Prior to L&G she worked on marketing funds within the alternative investment industry at Cairn Capital and BlueCrest.

Lindsey’s governance and leadership experience includes a focus on DEI, as former co-Chair of the Legal & General Inclusion Teams.  She is currently an Ambassador of the Diversity Project and on the Asset Owner Diversity Charter Advisory Board. Separately she is a director of Rebel Consulting and is a Trustee for the Poppy Academy Trust as well as being a Mental Health First Aider. Lindsey holds a BSc in Communication from the University of Leicester and is a holder of the CAIA and IMC.

Robin Davis is the Managing Director for Corporate Services at NHS Elect, with over 25 years of experience in operational and strategic roles within the NHS. He leads initiatives focused on quality improvement and team building, helping organisations and teams thrive.

Robin is also a founding governor of Watford St John's Church of England School, where he played a key role in building and creating the school. He has served as Chair of Governors for the past four years, guiding the school's development and growth.

A practising Christian, Robin is an active member of St James' Church in Bushey, where his faith plays an important role in his personal and professional life.