Patrons
Simon Cowell
Patron
Simon Cowell is an A&R executive, producer and star of the highest rated television shows in the world. His discerning eye for talent and candid remarks, have made him a household name. In 2002, Simon founded his UK-based media and entertainment production company, Syco, which became a joint venture with Sony Music Entertainment in 2010. With Syco, Simon was responsible for creating two of the biggest hit TV formats in the world, in the ‘Got Talent’ and ‘X Factor’ franchises. He has shaped popular culture over the past 10 years through his TV and music business.
Simon has been patron of the Katie Piper Foundation since the charity was set up in 2010, and he is delighted to help raise funds and awareness of the work that Katie and the Foundation does to improve the lives of people living with burns, scars and disfigurement.
Simon McCabe
Patron
Simon is a qualified Surveyor with over 12 years’ experience in the Property Industry. He heads up the Property Development and Investment Portfolio for Scarborough Group International Limited, throughout the UK. Simon is also a Director of Sheffield United Football Club where he has been instrumental in raising club sponsorship and he sits on the Football Executive Board. As a keen charity supporter, Simon has partaken in numerous marathons to raise money for charities including The Sheffield Children’s Hospital and Whizz Kidz.
Trustees & Advisors
Mohammad Ali Jawad MBBS FRCSI
Trustee
Mr Jawad is the leading burns and plastic surgeon who performed Katie’s pioneering surgery. He enjoyed a long-standing and highly successful NHS affiliation at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and is currently devoted to his role as Lead Surgeon at his private practice in London, the Nip Tuck Surgery. Mr Jawad also fulfils regular commitments to a number of international centres across the globe including Scotland’s flagship NHS facility, The Golden Jubilee Hospital and frequently travels to Pakistan where he focuses on victims of acid attacks.
Simon Oakes
Trustee & Treasurer
Simon has enjoyed a long and successful career in Central Government, including senior roles in the Inland Revenue, Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs and a lengthly secondment to the Citizens Advice Bureaux. As well as UK tax and its administration, his experience and areas of expertise also cover complaints handling & redress, high level issues of Governance and how the voluntary sector and Government work together.
Ros Ponder
Trustee
Currently Executive Producer at Studio Lambert, Ros has been involved in media and TV production for over a decade. Ros has worked closely with the NGO sector for many years, currently also involved with Crisis, the national charity for single homeless people and London Street Rescue.
Ann Keen
Trustee & Nurse Advisor
Ann has vast experience in healthcare and as a registered nurse and former health minister she has always campaigned to improve the patient experience. Throughout her career in health, Ann has been honored for her work and as well as recently being appointed as a trustee of the Florence Nightingale Foundation, she holds the following positions: Hon Professor Florence Nightingale School of Nursing Midwifery Kings College London, Hon Senior Lecturer Imperial College Institute Global Health Innovation and Hon Doctor of Laws University of Bedfordshire.
Andrew Birks
Trustee
Andrew is currently the National Sales Director for Regus UK (the world’s largest Workspace Solutions provider) where he has worked for over four years in a variety of senior roles. Prior to Regus, Andrew worked within General Management for an e-fulfilment company assisting several high street brands to launch their websites online including House of Fraser and Fortnum & Mason. As avid Sheffield United fan, Andrew also has a keen interests in other sports including cricket and Golf.
Staff
Katie Piper
CEO / Founder
Katie founded the Katie Piper Foundation in December 2009 following her experience as a patient. She continues to work closely with all members of staff, and is also a mentor to many burns survivors.
Outside of her work with the Foundation, Katie continues to work with Channel 4 and is a best-selling author.
Carol Borwick
Head of Fundraising
Carol joined the Foundation with a decade of fundraising and marketing experience behind her at the Royal Marsden Hospital, Spinal Research and English National Opera. The previous decade was spent with financial services organisation LV where she enjoyed working in communications, branding, marketing and sponsorship activities, including the successful Liverpool Victoria Charity Challenge.
Caroline Doyle
Charity Administrator
Caroline started her career working at the BBC and subsequently spent 17 years in advertising working in PR, as an editor and finally as a commercials producer for TV & Radio.
Ezinna Rospigliosi
Foundation Co-ordinator
Ezinna worked with homeless people as a resettlement officer for a number of years. She then trained as a social worker and gained experience in mental health, substance misuse and physical disability services. Her work has involved supporting people in a time of crisis and during their recovery journey.
Karen Levesconte
Part—time Administrator
Karen approached us to offer her help after seeing Katie’s documentaries and joined us in April 2011 to help us tackle our burgeoning “inbox” which contains wonderful pledges of support and fundraising, and many seeking our help and support.
Friends and Volunteers
Gemma Johnson
Forum & social media guru
Currently working full-time as a Mobile Product Manager. Gemma previously worked in the Broadcasting, TV and Theatre industry for over 10 years. She met Katie whilst working in one of her many roles as an MCR Operator. Gemma found her so inspiring and consequently became a volunteer for the great cause!
Daniel Regan
Website wizard
Daniel is a professional photographer with experience in working with charities. He came on board in late 2011 and currently manages the KPF website.
Rose Thompson
Counsellor
Rose has worked as a registered nurse for the last 21 years, she has a certificate in counselling and a postgraduate diploma in psychotherapy.
Katey Lockwood
Make-up Artist
Katey is a fully qualified Makeup artist with over 10 years experience working in Film, TV and fashion (credits include the Harry Potter movies and The Last Samurai). Having worked on a variety of projects Katey has benefited from working in many fields of makeup ranging from special effects to straight makeup and weddings.
Amanda Turner
Event Organiser
Amanda Turner holds a senior role in a leading international law firm and currently manages over 100 people. She combines this with playing an active role supporting a number of charities, with a particular specialism in designing and organising fund raising events.
Amanda was responsible for organising My Beautiful Ball last year, helping to raise in excess of £200,000 for the Foundation.
Jerry Stout
Forum Moderator
Jerry became involved with the Foundation after being administrator on a successful Facebook site, set up to assist Katie with her recovery. Prior to that he supported local charities and assisted patients with head injuries to regain their independence.
Nicole Jefferies
Volunteer
Nicole joined KPF earlier this year after attending a workshop and receiving treatments through the Foundation. Nicole has 33% burns to her legs, arms, hands and face. Following her experience with KPF, Nicole’s confidence has grown so much that she wants to help other burns survivors by volunteering.