Anthony Northam - Unremunerated

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dynamic leader with 25 years of experience leading, growing and transforming global financial data, technology and trading businesses.    Proven track record in delivering exceptional performance through private equity acquisition and within public ownership structures by enhancing operational efficiency, building and fostering strong team collaboration and elevating customer experience. 

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Leading through change: lead and managed large and complex organizational change and business transformation to deliver targeted, sustainable revenue growth.

• A people leader: successfully built, led and developed high performing global, senior and multi-functional teams (Strategy, business development, marketing, sales, professional services, customer audit and operations/enablement).

• Definition and execution global sales and business development strategies to deliver growth across Sellside, buyside and corporate business representing £5bln approx of annual revenue.

• Practitioner knowledge of the financial data, technology and trading industries.

• Global and local stakeholder management experience, leading high-stake and complex negotiation skills to deliver high value solution sales.

• P&L ownership and management.

Brendan McNelis - Unremunerated

Brendan joined the board in November 2023 as a Finance Link Trustee. He brings with him significant experience in financial and programme management, regulatory compliance, strategic planning, leadership, and governance.

As a Finance Link Trustee, Brendan works closely with the Leadership team and Board, with responsibility for overseeing the financial management and compliance with the relevant external authorities. He supports the development, review, and implementation of financial policies and procedures, provides financial oversight, and ensures good governance.

Brendan has a proven track record of success in these areas and is committed to ensuring the long-term sustainability of the school.

Brendan has been with the school for 12 years and has a son in Class 10.

Jane Bryant - Unremunerated

I joined the Board of Greenwich Waldorf School in October 2024, having previously served on the Boards at

York Steiner School, and until last year, the Well Women Center in Wakefield. My introduction to our school

was through the wonderful Greenwich Acorns - I took two of my grandsons to the Friday group before they

moved on to kindergarten at St George’s.

By profession I’m a practicing Architect with over 30 years experience in the private and public sector. I was

part of the initiative to transform the building at the York school to enable it to generate income through

lettings; at the Well Women Centre I secured deposit funding for, and project managed, the purchase and

refurbishment of premises for the charity.

I have three adult children who all attended Steiner Schools - at Michael Hall then York up to Class 8; my

younger son also then went to Wynstone’s Upper School. I studied with NESST (North of England Steiner

School Training), and subsequently taught Upper School mathematics, geometry and technical drawing at the

York School.

I’m currently the link trustee for Health & Safety at Greenwich. In recent months huge progress has been

made with systems and processes in this area - and I’m happy to be contacted on H&S matters - or anything

else that I can help with. Its a great privilege to be play a small part in supporting this inspiring education -

and our wonderful school.

- Jane

Rob Smithson - Unremunerated

Hi Everyone! My name is Rob and together with my wife Jamie, we have 4 boys, one of whom is at Waldorf. We currently live in Charlton and love the community and nature of the Borough. I am the Safeguarding Trustee, which means I am the Trustee primarily responsible for making sure the school does everything it can to offer a safe environment for pupils and staff. This is something that we are all able to play our part in, as a Waldorf family. You will see more signs of this when you visit the school, through things like coloured lanyards and the need for DBS checks for sole volunteer work for example. My experience in this area comes through Scouting, and I have been a Cub Leader in a local group for the past 7 years. If you have any questions about my role, or would like to meet with me for a chat, just let me know!

Patricia Sewell - Remunerated

Unremunerated

Liz retired from a career in the creative industries; specialising in generating income for independent trusts and charities.  She has travelled through dimensions inspiring creativity in children, navigated the wizarding world and the foibles of the ministry of magic and is  experienced in bringing to life and operating alternative worlds for little people to inhabit. 

Can now be found facilitating enhanted learning experiences for MA students at a well known arts university in London and is very much looking forward to embarking on her Waldorf teacher training which will continue inform her research and teaching practice. 

Unemunerated
David Gore – Governor Profile

(Waldorf Greenwich School)

David Gore – Governor Profile (Waldorf Greenwich School)

As a sales and admin professional in the hospitality and entertainment industries for almost 30 years, David has a proven track record of management and customer satisfaction of the highest level. He prides himself on going the extra mile to meet the needs of both his company and the person making the purchase. The day to day tasks of his job mean any admin related to Waldorf Greenwich School are by second nature to him.

As a Trustee of various international charity NGOs since 2009, David has accrued a great many years of experience, covering all matters in the charity and governance sectors, be that safe guarding, dealing with HMRC, budgeting and financial reporting and more. With a degree in Business and Environment, resting on an HND in Marketing & Finance, this puts him an excellent position to use his skills to help with all areas of Waldorf Greenwich School, including its development.

David is able to interrogate financial figures and conceptualize business strategies, ensure regulations and requirements are met (and exceeded). As a friendly person by nature, David is able to work with people from all walks of life and with varying levels of skill and aptitude; motivating people to successfully work together towards a common goal with efficacy.

As a parent of a child who’s behaviour transformation at Waldorf Greenwich School went from ‘challenging’ to ‘excelling’ in a term and a half, David has a huge amount personally invested in the ongoing success of Waldorf Greenwich School going forwards, both for his child and the children of others who follow

Finance Link Trustee

Brendan joined the board in November 2023 as a Finance Link Trustee. He brings with him significant experience in financial and programme management, regulatory compliance, strategic planning, leadership, and governance.

As a Finance Link Trustee, Brendan works closely with the Leadership team and Board, with responsibility for overseeing the financial management and compliance with the relevant external authorities. He supports the development, review, and implementation of financial policies and procedures, provides financial oversight, and ensures good governance.

Brendan has a proven track record of success in these areas and is committed to ensuring the long-term sustainability of the school.

Brendan has been with the school for 12 years and has a son in Class 10.

Maia Lloyd is a freelance video editor with over 20 years of experience spanning broadcast television, film, and commercials. Her portfolio includes collaborations with leading global agencies such as Saatchi & Saatchi, AMV BBDO, and Uncommon Creative Studio. Maia has worked on award-winning campaigns for high profile brands including EA Sports, H&M, British Airways, and Meta.

She joined the Board of Trustees at GWS in March 2025 and currently serves as the link trustee for SEND. In addition, she has also taken on responsibilities for curriculum and contributes her industry expertise to strengthen the current marketing campaigns.

Maia attended the Rudolf Steiner School, Kings Langley from classes 1 - 13 and currently has two children at Greenwich Waldorf School.