BHF appoints two new trustees

We have appointed David Boynton and Sharron Pamplin as new trustees.

David Boynton has spent his career working in the retail sector and has led well-known brands L’Occitane en Provence and Charles Tyrwhitt. Most recently, he was Chief Executive of The Body Shop for almost six years, until he stepped away earlier this year.

David brings expertise in leadership, culture building, business transformation and all aspects of retail operations and marketing, in the UK and abroad.

Sharron Pamplin has more than 30 years’ experience consulting, business and HR roles. She joins us from Lloyd’s Register, a global professional services company specialising in engineering and technology for the maritime industry.

Sharron joined LR from Deloitte where she was a partner and previously held HR director roles at Atkins, Hays plc and LV=. She has also led business transformation, talent and reward programmes for both public and private sectors in the UK and globally.

The new trustees will take up their roles on the charity’s governing Board of Trustees over the next few months.

Looking ahead

David Boynton said: “I am delighted to be joining the BHF as a trustee; an organisation I have long admired for its professionalism and impact.

"Heart disease has touched multiple generations of my extended family and I look forward to supporting the outstanding BHF team as it works tirelessly to deliver its ambitious mission.

Sharron Pamplin said: “I am delighted to have the opportunity to work with the BHF. I tragically lost my Mum due to a heart attack two years ago.

"Prior to that she had been living with vascular dementia, so I fully understand the devastation that these diseases cause.

"Being a member of the BHF Board and Chair of the Remuneration & People Committee will be professionally and personally fulfilling, to be part of an organisation that is leading the way in funding research to help find much needed treatments and cures.

Dr Charmaine Griffiths, our Chief Executive, said: “I am very pleased to welcome two such highly qualified and respected figures to our BHF Board. David and Sharron bring with them a wealth of experience, and I look forward to introducing them to the magic of the BHF very soon.

“Making lifesaving progress is powered by our people, and I know our David and Sharron will be instrumental in guiding and supporting Team BHF on our mission save and improve the lives of heart patients and their families.”

And a new Acting Chair

Alongside our new appointments, existing trustee Karen Frank has been appointed Acting Chair of the Board of Trustees. Karen is a longstanding and respected member of the Board having joined our Board in 2019, and is a member of our Investment Committee.

Previously, Karen has been Executive Managing Director, Ontario Teachers Pension Plan and CEO of Barclays Global Private Bank.