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We are delighted to introduce our new Governors (Trustees), and a couple of new roles on the Cripplegate Foundation board.
“I’m delighted to have been elected as Cripplegate Foundation’s new Chair of Governors and look forward to working with the team in tackling some of the complex challenges faced by our communites across Islington. I’d also like to extend my personal thanks and welcome to Fiona Au and Micky Khurana who this month joined Cripplegate Foundation as new Governors and to Anna-Marie Tomm who joins us as a new Advisor. All three bring personal experience, insights and professional support to help Cripplegate Foundation continue to address poverty and inequality in Islington.” ~ Sarah Lee, Chair of Cripplegate Foundation
Sarah Lee, our new Chair of Cripplegate Foundation, brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to her role. A local Islington resident, Sarah has been with the Islington-based international law firm Slaughter and May since 1993, where she served as a Partner and Head of the Disputes and Investigations Group and led on Diversity and Inclusion and Graduate Recruitment.
Sarah is also deeply involved in the community, having held voluntary roles with the Royal Courts of Justice, Islington Citizens Advice Bureau, and Pilotlight. Recognised for her contributions, Sarah has been featured in multiple leading ethnic minority executives lists by the Financial Times. Sarah has been a member of the Foundation’s Board of Governors since October 2020 and also serves on the Islington Giving Board.
Fiona Au, who joined the Board of Governors in July 2024, is a member of the Finance and General Purposes Committee. With extensive experience in Multi Asset portfolio implementation at Aviva Investors and AXA Investment Managers, Fiona is a Chartered Financial Analyst and Chartered Accountant.
Islington was her home for many years when she first arrived in the UK. She has spent over 20 years serving as a trustee and volunteer with the Islington Chinese Association. Passionate about reducing inequality, Fiona is involved in Aviva Investors Ethnicity Working Group and various mentorship programmes, including 30% Club Mission INCLUDE and CFA UK Mentoring, to support career development.
Micky joined the Board of Governors in July 2024, and is a member of the Programme Committee. Micky is a long-term Islington resident with a deep passion for addressing local inequality. As a qualified chartered accountant, he has extensive experience in corporate governance, ethics, and compliance, having worked with leading organisations such as Meta and Diageo. His professional background spans finance and corporate governance roles across the media, consumer goods, and technology sectors.
In addition to his professional achievements, Micky is actively involved in the community. He serves as a trustee of Hanley Crouch Community Association/Brickworks, the Mayor of Islington’s current charity of the year. His commitment to both his professional and charitable work underscores his dedication to making a positive impact in Islington.
Anna-Marie joined the Board in July 2024 as an Advisor. An ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) and data scientist for a hedge fund’s technology team, she has a rich background in volunteer work, including employee volunteering with ELBA, mentoring minoritised female students in STEM, and supporting refugee students.
Previously, she worked at Man Group as an ESG Data Scientist and at Bloomberg as an ESG Data Specialist, where she developed industry-specific ESG equity scores. With a career starting in Munich Re’s data science and innovation team, Anna-Marie holds a BSc in Econometrics from Ludwig Maximilian’s University Munich and two MSc degrees from HULT Business School.
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Cripplegate Ltd is the registered trustee of Cripplegate Foundation
Registered Charity 207499 Cripplegate Foundation Limited
Registered in England and Wales, Company Number 6129936 © 2021 Cripplegate Foundation
Cripplegate Ltd is the registered trustee of Cripplegate Foundation
Registered Charity 207499 Cripplegate Foundation Limited
Registered in England and Wales, Company Number 6129936 © 2023 Cripplegate Foundation