Shepherds Friendly has added Alison McKinna and Neil Tinegate as non-executive directors to its board.
McKinna’s experience ranges across a variety of sectors, including financial services, healthcare and charities including BHSF, Cancer Central and Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
Meanwhile Tinegate has worked across multiple sectors such as media, retail, and consumer goods. He specialises in customer and technology-led change and has been instrumental in the digital transformation of several businesses.
Ann-Marie O’Dea, chief executive officer of Shepherds Friendly, (pictured) said: “We are pleased to welcome Alison and Neil to our board. Any new non-executive directors we appoint to our board are selected carefully based on their values, experience and how they will fit into our culture here at Shepherds Friendly.
“Together, Alison and Neil bring with them a wealth of knowledge and clearly share our passion for putting members first. I’m certain they will be welcome additions to our team and we’re glad that they have chosen to be part of our society.”
McKinna said: “I’m delighted to join the board at Shepherds Friendly. The society has such a strong mutual history and members really do come first. I’m glad that this opportunity will allow me to be part of the next chapter.”
Tinegate added: “It’s an exciting time to be part of Shepherds Friendly; there is a real focus on constant enhancements to the member experience, and also a lot in the pipeline from a sustainability standpoint. I’m also really pleased to be joining an organisation with mutual values and where members come first.”