Our Trustees
We are looking to expand our board of Trustees
Please see link below. If you are interested, we would love to hear from you!
Carol Kilkenny
I am a passionate, impactful, values-driven HR Executive with 20+ years’ experience across all aspects of HR – from hire to retire.
I have worked across various sectors – Research and Development; Telecommunications ; consumer and luxury goods; FinTech; and most recently in senior executive roles in the sports industry as HR Director for adidas and Head of HR for the NBA.
I have worked in the UK, Australia, Middle East and throughout the African continent. I have gained immense insights and experience from working across these diverse cultures.
I believe the strength of an HR professional is to develop trust and partnership with your stakeholders to influence both people and operational decisions, so the commercial impact of your role is felt throughout the business.
I am married to Paddy for 20 years and a mother of two teenagers and two dogs. I love the outdoors, travel and sport – participating and watching.
Ben Harrison
Ben Harrison joined the Trustee Board in 2024. He brings engineering management and programme management experience from automotive, off-highway and engineering services companies.
He currently works as Senior Project Delivery Lead at Advanced Propulsion Centre UK, a not-for-profit supporting the UK transition to a net zero automotive industry.
Ben was previously the Chairman of 2nd Oundle Scout Group.
He lives in Northamptonshire with his wife, two children and springer spaniel. In his spare time he enjoys cycling, walking, watching sport and attending concerts.
Jonathan Pallas
Jonathan Pallas joined the Trustee Board as Chair in 2024. He has extensive experience of working in manufacturing businesses in the UK and across the globe in the sectors and logistics, supply chain and packaging. Most recently he was Managing Director of a plastics recycling business start-up, supporting the creation of a more circular economy in commercial and consumer packaging.
He was previously Chair of Emmaus Lambeth for 13 years, a leading charity provider in London within the homeless sector.
Jonathan lives in West London with his partner and dog, and enjoys running, rugby, scuba diving and classic cars.
George Oakman
I joined Vehicles for Change as a Trustee in 2023. I am a Sustainable Finance and ESG Consultant who helps firms on their journey to become more green, sustainable and social through finance and innovative debt solutions. Some of my key client sectors include global financial institutions, aviation, real estate, charity, sovereigns and utilities. I have a background in the disability charity sector having worked at Motability as an Analyst for 2 years, before moving into ESG Fund Management and ultimately Consultancy.
Niranjan Mendonca
I have been part of the Disability charity sector for the past 4 years and have been inspired by the mission of VfC in serving the community. I seek to assist the charity in its quest to provide people with disabilities, solutions to participate in life's activities and events without a care.
With a background in Financial services, Marketing and Governance; I have worked with large Corporations across geographies and currently help companies in their journey to become more efficient and grow.
I look forward to being part of this Board of dynamic Trustees, who are committed to making a difference.
Rob Bentil
I joined Vehicles for Change as a Trustee in 2024. I have a background in marketing having worked for businesses in various sectors which include ground transportation, fitness, and technology. In addition, I run my own chain of gyms, and I am a League Consultant for the Football Association which requires me to provide advice to leadership of football leagues.
I have a passion for sport and previously was the Chair of the Charity Football League, a social enterprise which generated income for charity through football competitions. Furthermore, I am currently part of the Commercial Advisory Board for the Middlesex Football Association.
I am excited to be part of this Board of Trustees and look forward to helping this charity in what I believe is a great cause.
Patrick McGeough
I have been working in the Disability, Leisure, Dance and Movement sector for over 15 years with the last ten primarily focused on using Dance and Movement as a tool to drive positive change in the local community. I am incredibly passionate about community learning and a passionate advocate for its ability to transform lives as well as remove and challenge barriers to ensure equal understanding and access for all of the disability community. As a power wheelchair user, I want to ensure that every disabled individual has the opportunity to be who they want to be and access the same opportunities as other individuals within the community.
I am excited to join as a Trustee and use my knowledge within the Charity, Sports, Movement and Dance Sector to open more opportunities to make a difference in the community.