About Us

Contributors & Informal Committee

Meet the team

Sheryl Cuisia

Co-Founder & CEO

Entrepreneur, investor, background in corporate advisory and shareholder engagement. Visiting Entrepreneur of King’s College, Cambridge University. Judge of the Non-Executive Director Awards, Co-Chair of the Women’s Company Secretary Circle, Founder of Boudicca from Equiniti, Aplanty Impact and TEA. Sheryl combines her diverse background with a passion for all things biophilic, and a desire for continuous learning. MBA, Bayes Business School, Executive DBA (expected 2027), Aston University.

Danny Wallace

Co-Founder Member & Community Engagement Advocate

Individual investor, steadfast proponent of shareholder democracy, diversity, equitability, and inclusion. Entrepreneur with a focus on business and engineering. Delivers positive impact on society via his commitment to and delivery of proactive community engagement activities.

SENIOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Cathryn Riley

Renowned business leader in the fields of insurance, IT, and operations. Known for breaking barriers as COO and CIO, Cathryn continues to make impactful contributions as a prominent non-executive director across diverse disciplines. She is a fervent supporter of entrepreneurship, extending her influence as an active angel investor. She is also a strong advocator of societal advancement through her philanthropic endeavours, notably with the Eve Appeal. Cathryn’s substantial contributions to both the business world and society at large are pivotal, promoting missions for the collective well-being and inspiring success.

Paul Matthews

Seasoned CEO, finance and corporate advisory expert with 40+ years of experience. Paul is renowned for his inspirational leadership skills and track record in steering countless corporate transactions, of all sizes and complexities, to successful completion. Inherently calm and diplomatic, he compels diverse teams towards achieving excellence. His unparalleled experience and position within capital markets make him invaluable to any situation requiring positive impact and change.

Angeli Arora

Globally recognised corporate legal partner and Founder of Allectus. Renowned for her work in private equity, M&A, and corporate governance, with international experience spanning Europe, Hong Kong, and South Africa. Angeli’s innovative legal strategies have propelled her to earn numerous accolades, including being listed in The Lawyer’s Hot 100 2023. Her extensive experience and insights make her a trusted adviser to prominent institutions and entrepreneurs.

Karin Schulte

Experienced investment professional, adviser, non-executive director, and philanthropist across various fields, including finance, the arts, governance, and education. Her commitment to people and the planet is demonstrated through her roles as an angel investor, Development Board Member at Rambert Dance, and as non-executive director at various charitable and non-profit organisations.

SENIOR MEMBER-ADVISERS

Kass Mohamed

Co-Founder Member & Strategy Adviser

Angel investor, mentor, business strategy expert. Active investor focussed primarily on providing angel investments and mentoring to start up and early stage high growth companies. Highly experienced in corporate strategy and values good governance as a pillar for strong business performance.

Sue Milton

Policy Adviser

Seasoned global governance and IT advisory leader from the finance and central banking sector. Focused on corporate sustainability, cyber security and shareholder democracy. With experience in finance and central bank governance, Sue expertly manages diversified investment portfolios, ensuring equitable treatment and risk diversification, leveraging her directorial and operational strategy proficiency.

SENIOR COLLABORATORS

Nick Hargrave

Hugh Acland

Morten Singleton

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