Charles joined the board in September 2019 and has a wealth of financial management experience. He since stepped briefly into a co-optee role on the Finance and Estates Committee before re-joining the board as a full member in January 2024 and taking over the chairing of the Workforce Development Committee. His career spans many years with roles both long- and short-term, with a focus on changes needed to bring about financial recovery/financial optimisation.
He has previous experience in non-executive roles, including committee chair experience and volunteering as a school governor. He has a commitment to education and offered his time as a young enterprise advisor over a number of years. He has worked as a finance director and business advisor for companies ranging in turnover between £10m and £1bn.
He describes himself as having a pragmatic approach combined with a strategic view. He understands the role of a governor and the careful balance to be struck between support and challenge.