Our Trustees

Simren Priestly
Simren PriestlyChair of the Board of Trustees
Simren is a Director in the Financial Institutions team at Brunswick Group, a leading, global critical issues and strategic communications firm. She has worked extensively across the UK and European, US and Asian markets in both in-house and agency communications roles. Simren is experienced in developing and implementing tailored communications strategies and has advised on a range of complex transactions.

Previously, she has held the roles of Head of Communications at BC Partners, an alternative investment manager focused on private equity, credit, and real estate, and Director, Investment Communications – Europe & APAC for OMERS, the Canadian pension plan. Simren also spent five years living and working in Singapore, where she opened the first Asia Pacific office for a boutique financial communications consultancy.

Simren holds a degree in English Literature from the University of Leeds. She is also a Trustee for the English Speaking Board (International) Ltd. and is a Co-Opted Governor and Safeguarding lead for Earlsfield Primary School, in Southwest London.