Selina is Chief Operating Officer, LCM Partners - one of Europe's leading alternatives investment management firms, specialising in credit. Selina and her partner, Paul, built the business from scratch. Selina has been Chair of the Board since 2017 and is a major supporter of the charity.

Sir Trevor is an iconic ITV newsreader and TV presenter. He is one of our longest-standing Patrons, joining shortly after the charity was registered in 1993. He is a friend of the founders, Mary Asprey OBE and Janet Newman OBE (deceased).

“It still shocks me that someone is reported missing every 90 seconds in the UK. Missing People is the only charity offering a 24/7 lifeline when someone disappears, giving practical guidance and emotional support to bring vulnerable missing people home safely. It really is impossible to convey the breadth of their work in a single statement. I have been a Patron since their earliest days and am constantly impressed by their tireless and impactful work”.

Alex joined Engine | MHP + Mischief as CEO in November 2016 after a long career at Edelman where he worked with some of the biggest organisations in the country like News Corp, Sainsbury’s and Tata Steel. He has transformed the fortunes of the agency which has become the largest independent PR agency in the UK and recognised by its peers as 2019 agency of the year. He has most recently overseen the merger of corporate specialists MHP and consumer experts Mischief to create the UK’s newest large agency with a 200-strong team that blends behavioural science, industry expertise, influencer strategy, creativity and audience insight.

Martin is Head of PMI Global Studio at Philip Morris International. Martin spearheaded PMI’s giving when they were a charity partner. His wife, Maryellen, is a Missing People volunteer and was a powerhouse in supporting with Gala auction prizes in 2019.

Emma is Head of European Debt Originations at PGIM Real Estate - the global investment management businesses of Prudential Financial Inc. She is also a board member for the Association of Property Lenders (APL). She has taken part in many challenge events, including the London Marathon, for Missing People. Emma will soon be stepping down from the Board when she emigrates to Australia.

Giles is the Managing Partner at CIL, an international management consultancy that provides strategy consulting and due diligence support to management teams and investors such as private equity funds. He has over 20 years’ experience as a management consultant. Giles leads CIL’s healthcare and education practices. He has advised a number of providers of services that touch on the problem of missing people. They include special needs schools, providers of specialist care to social services, children’s care providers and providers of mental health services. Giles has a BA in Politics from Bristol University and lives in Bath with his wife and three children. He is a cricket fan and swims to keep the pounds off. This just about got him through a nine-hour challenge in the Brecon Beacons a few years ago to raise money for Missing People with some of his colleagues.

“I am a big fan of Missing People: not only what it does, but the way it does it with humility and humanity. I have supported Missing People since 2015, both on the fundraising board, and by providing pro-bono work through CIL.”

Poppy is Head of Operations and Business Development at Forum Auctions - the specialist auction house for Antiquarian Books and Manuscripts, 20th Century Literature, Modern & Contemporary Art and Editions, Old Master Prints and Drawings, Photographs and other Works on Paper. Her husband, Stephan, is CEO.

Gavin is a qualified Chartered Accountant and former Fund Manager. Currently, Head of Financial Services at The Smart Cube. Gavin has been instrumental in introducing Missing People to a number of Trusts and Foundations and is a Leading Light.

“Missing People is a fantastic small charity- punching well above its weight on a national level. Its mission of finding those missing and supporting those families left behind has become all the more important this year due to the financial and mental impact of Covid-19.”

Charles is the Principal at Global Infrastructure Partners, having been a Partner at Hillbrook Partners LLP for seven years. His previous companies include Merrill Lynch and Deutsche Bank.

Jason is Head of Portfolio Technology and Cybersecurity at Hg, a specialist private equity investor focused on software and service businesses. Prior to Hg, Jason had an extensive Corporate career working in organisations such as American Express, Reebok and Sophos.

‘Having ANY kind of involvement in such an amazing charity as Missing People is something that my wife Jeanine and I feel is a privilege. As parents of two wonderful children, it breaks our hearts to hear of the traumatic and challenging situations that other parents find themselves in far too frequently when their children or loved ones go missing. As a member of the Fundraising Board my goal is to do all I can to keep the critical monetary donation lifeline as healthy and full as it can possibly be, so that Missing People can continue to provide qualified/caring staff and services to assist and support those going through the unimaginable.

Martyn is a seasoned executive having led numerous organisations for over 35 years. He subsequently became a founding partner of Ward and Hagon llp management consulting. He holds a number of non-executive and advisory roles such as chairman of the fundraising committee at Miricyl {mental illness research in children and young lives}, additional roles with Interim partners and tails trading. Keen to support his local community he is also president of the Rudgwick Football Club.

“When MD at Palmer and Harvey I met Missing People when searching for a good cause to support. When the team, including one of the parents, told me of their work I was humbled and amazed. I could not understand how they coped with such a major issue without closure. I understood how they coped as I learned more about the fantastic support they get from the brilliant team at Missing People. The search for the missing people whilst supporting those left behind is truly amazing. The 24/7 support is critical and expensive which is why I am focussed on doing whatever I can to raise the much needed funds to develop this support further. The country would be so much less without the dedicated work of all at Missing People, the families of the 176,000 people that go missing each year would be left to fend for themselves. Truly inspirational people that deserve the best support possible.”

Sam is a Member of the Trustee Board at Missing People, also sitting on the Fundraising Board, Ethics Committee and Marketing Advisory Board. He is a career consultant and Founder of Obvious Candidate the personal branding service for ambitious career builders. He is also a Co-Founder of PROBLIFE a pioneering probiotic solutions company. Sam began his career in corporate marketing with Procter & Gamble and has worked as a consultant in over 60 countries across 6 continents. He has completed multiple endurance events including marathons, bike rides and 10Ks in aid of Missing People.

“As a Trustee and Fundraiser, I’m endlessly inspired by the work of the entire team at Missing People. The range of issues tackled are broad and complex - but they are matched perfectly by the limitless commitment and transformative impact of the charity’s teams helping individuals, families and stakeholders."

Tom is Global Head, Mergers & Acquisitions, Standard Chartered Bank.  He is based in Singapore.

" Missing People has a tremendous impact in its area of focus, supporting those who go missing through helplines and direct contact, supporting the families of those who go missing and campaigning on issues relating to missing people.  The Missing People team, led by Jo Youle, are fantastically energetic and effective.    I have been a supporter of Missing People since 2011 and was a founding member of the Fundraising Board.  I am very proud to support this wonderful charity.”