We exist to beat dementia

WHO WE ARE

Royal Patron

Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex

Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Edinburgh

The Duchess of Edinburgh’s wide range of interests, include the care of children and young people, supporting people with disabilities, the elimination of avoidable blindness and championing the sight loss community, agriculture, fashion and gender equality.

The Duchess is Patron of over 70 charities and organisations.

FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT

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Sir Jackie Stewart OBE

Three-time F1 World Champion, Sir Jackie plays an active role in the sport as a Global Ambassador for Heineken and a Rolex Testimonee.

Since his wife Helen’s diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia, Sir Jackie has devoted his efforts to Race Against Dementia.

The Board of Trustees

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MARK STEWART

Chairperson of the Trustees

Mark Stewart, Sir Jackie and Lady Stewart’s younger son, is an independent film producer. Mark’s work has won multiple awards in both cinema and television.
Bridget Barker CEO Race Against Dementia

Bridget Barker

Trustee

Bridget headed up the Investment Management Group at London law firm, Macfarlanes. She holds several non-executive positions and advisory roles in the private equity sector.

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Jonathan Berger

Trustee

Jonathan Berger is the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer of TP Birch Grove and Co-Head of Credit of Third Point. TP Birch Grove is a diversified credit asset manager and division of Third Point LLC. He is a member of the Wharton Leadership Advisory Board of the University of Pennsylvania

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CHRIS BLISS

Trustee

A former partner for an international grouping of professional firms, Chris advises a broad portfolio of clients across retail, trading, investment, professional partnerships and not-for-profit.
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JOHN CLARK OBE

Trustee

John is Group Chairman of John Clark Motor Group which he founded in 1976. Successful in business and successful on the track, John raced in the British Touring Car Championships.

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LINDA COOPER

Trustee

An erstwhile IMG Vice President, entrepreneur, Linda has a wealth of experience in the organisation of high-level international fundraising events.
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JEREMY COURTENAY-STAMP

Trustee

Jeremy qualified at the London law firm Macfarlanes, becoming a partner in 1992 and Head of the Commercial Department in 1996. In 2018 he established Ebury Partnership LLP.
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WILL GRIFFITHS

Trustee

Will is a non-executive director for McLaren Automotive and McLaren Racing, with over 25 years’ experience in motorsport. He is actively engaged in global international relations with expertise in the Middle East.

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PAUL STEWART

Trustee

Paul, the elder son of Sir Jackie and Lady Stewart, is a former racing driver and founded Stewart Grand Prix with his father. Paul is actively involved with the Springfield Youth Club.
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KHOI TU

Trustee

Senior Partner and Global Head of Culture and Change at Korn Ferry, Khoi is a non-executive director of the Jamie Oliver Group and Lead Advisor at Astanor, a venture capital fund.

RACE AGAINST DEMENTIA AMBASSADORS

Sir Alex Ferguson, ambassador for Race Against Dementia

SIR ALEX FERGUSON

Sir Alex Ferguson’s 39-year management career saw him win 49 trophies, making him the most successful manager in British football history.

After early success at Aberdeen, including the 1983 Cup-Winners’ Cup, he led Manchester United to 13 Premier League titles, five FA Cups, and two Champions League wins – one as part of the historic 1999 Treble. Renowned for attacking football and developing homegrown talent, he retired in 2013 after 1,500 games.

Sir Alex has seen first-hand the impact that dementia has and is a proud supporter of Race Against Dementia’s mission to speed up progress in finding a cure. “Dementia is a fight we cannot afford to lose” – Sir Alex Ferguson.

Florence Pugh uses her platform and social media to raise awareness for multiple issues and in July 2023 proudly became an Ambassador for Race Against Dementia.

FLORENCE PUGH

Florence is known for being an actress and producer, born and raised in Oxford.

She uses her platform and social media to raise awareness for multiple issues and in July 2023 proudly became an Ambassador for Race Against Dementia. Through supporting the charity, she will shine a light on dementia research and encourage others to get involved to beat this devastating disease, faster.

Johnny Mowlem, ambassador at race against dementia, is a four time British and one time European Le Mans Series GT champion

JOHNNY MOWLEM

Johnny Mowlem is a four time British and one time European Le Mans Series GT champion. During his career as a professional racing driver, Johnny was ranked as one of the best sports car/ GT drivers in the world, achieving victories and podium finishes in almost all the world’s major sports car races.
He currently owns Red River Sport, a motorsport mentoring, coaching and management agency.

Johnny has known the Stewart family for decades, having been chosen during his single seater career to race for Paul Stewart Racing.

Johnny has had personal experience of the horrid effects of dementia as his mother has been suffering from vascular dementia for several years now and this has increased his motivation to help wherever possible to try and combat this terrible disease as a chosen ambassador for Race Against Dementia.

christian hewgill ambassador at race against dementia

CHRISTIAN HEWGILL

Christian works in Formula 1 as a host on two F1 Podcasts. The Fast and The Curious and F1 Explains. He’s also featured on F1TV and BBC Radio 5Live F1. Before working in sport, Christian spent 5 years as a reporter and presenter at BBC Radio 1’s Newsbeat. A motorsport fanatic, Christian has always been around fast cars and raced karts across the UK as a teenager.

In 2023 Christian’s Mum Cheryl was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, which has changed his family’s life forever. Christian has become passionate about helping Race Against Dementia in any way possible and is also a patron of the world-leading motorsport LGBT+ movement Racing Pride.

OUR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

LYDIA BEATON Chief Operating Officer Lydia leads RAD’s research programmes.

LYDIA BEATON

Chief Executive Officer

Lydia is Chief Executive Officer of Race Against Dementia, with responsibility for the charity’s overall strategy, research portfolio and organisational leadership. Prior to joining Race Against Dementia, she led Sir James Dyson’s philanthropic programme, focusing on STEM education and medical research.
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LINDA COOPER

Trustee

As a member of the Executive Committee, Linda advises on Race Against Dementia’s day-to-day responsibilities.

chris bliss trustee at race against dementia

CHRIS BLISS

Trustee

As a member of the Executive Committee, Chris advises on Race Against Dementia’s day-to-day responsibilities.

Bridget Barker CEO Race Against Dementia

Bridget Barker

Trustee

Bridget headed up the Investment Management Group at London law firm, Macfarlanes. She holds several non-executive positions and advisory roles in the private equity sector.

OUR ADVISORS

PROFESSOR PHILIP SCHELTENS scientific advisor for race against dementia

PROFESSOR PHILIP SCHELTENS

Scientific Advisor

Philip is Professor of Neurology at Alzheimer Center Amsterdam, and a managing partner of the LSP Dementia Fund. He is also Chair of the World Dementia Council.
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PROFESSOR SIDDHARTHAN CHANDRAN

Scientific Advisor

Siddharthan is Director of the Centre for Clinical Brain Sciences, Edinburgh Neuroscience, the Euan MacDonald Centre and the Anne Rowling Regenerative Neurology Clinic.
Professor Tara Spires-Jones scientific advisor at Race Against Dementia

PROFESSOR TARA SPIRES-JONES

Scientific Advisor

Tara is Deputy Director at the Centre for Discovery Brain Sciences at the University of Edinburgh, President of the British Neuroscience Association and sits on the Advisory board of Alzheimer’s Research UK.

THE TEAM

LYDIA BEATON Chief Operating Officer Lydia leads RAD’s research programmes.

LYDIA BEATON

Chief Executive Officer

Lydia is Chief Executive Officer of Race Against Dementia, with responsibility for the charity’s overall strategy, research portfolio and organisational leadership. Prior to joining Race Against Dementia, she led Sir James Dyson’s philanthropic programme, focusing on STEM education and medical research.
Hannah Davies Director of Fundraising and Marketing at Race Against Dementia

Hannah Davies

Director of Fundraising and Marketing

Hannah leads Race Against Dementia’s public and philanthropic fundraising in the UK, and oversees the charity’s brand, marketing and communications. She brings nearly 20 years’ experience in the charity sector, including roles at Comic Relief, UNICEF UK and Plan International.
Shiryn Millard-Hill Chief Development Officer

Shiryn Millard-Hill

Director of Partnerships and Global Growth

Shiryn directs Race Against Dementia’s partnership and global growth strategy, leading the charity’s international subsidiaries and its most significant strategic partnerships. She brings senior international event leadership experience and previously served as a commissioned officer in the British Army.
Mollie Huggins is Race Against Dementias’ Research Officer

MOLLIE HUGGINS

Research Manager 

Mollie is Race Against Dementia’s Research Manager. She manages the charity’s research programmes and delivers our F1-inspired training programme for our researchers. Mollie has a background in Neuroscience.
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IONA GRIEVE

Finance Manager

Iona spent the previous 20 years managing the financial affairs of a property company.

JAN KNIGHT Administration Manager Jan is RAD’s administrative manager. Previously, Jan worked for a children and young person’s charity.

JAN KNIGHT

Administration Manager

Jan is Race Against Dementia’s administrative manager. Previously, Jan worked for a children and young person’s charity.

Georgina Disney-May partnership manager at race against dementia

GEORGINA DISNEY-MAY

Strategic Partnerships Lead

Georgina builds and manages high-value collaborations that support the charity’s mission. She works closely with partners to develop mutually beneficial relationships and deliver impactful projects. Georgina has dedicated her career to managing a range of exciting partnerships and projects for well-known research charities, like Cancer Research UK, and within the healthcare industry.
Holly Community Fundraising Manager at Race Against Dementia

HOLLY FINCH

Public Fundraising and Marketing Lead

Holly leads Race Against Dementia’s public fundraising and marketing, driving audience growth, income and engagement. She leads multi-channel campaigns, digital platforms and supporter journeys, using insight, creativity and data to strengthen our brand. Holly brings over 15 years of fundraising and marketing experience including Alzheimer’s Research UK.
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SARAH GILLINGHAM

Senior Philanthropy and Fundraising Officer

Sarah is Race Against Dementia’s Senior Philanthropy and Fundraising Officer. Working closely with trusts, foundations and major donors, Sarah connects supporters with the impact of our research.
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DR PENNY MOYLE

Race Against Dementia Development Programme Consultant

A business psychologist specialising in leadership development and coaching, Penny works with organisations to elevate performance and create transformational change.

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