Bill has lived in Ipswich since 1982.  He was previously the Chair of Governors at Copleston High School, and then a Trustee of Gippeswyk Community Educational Trust - now Oxlip Learning Partnership.  

He was Chief Executive of the former Suffolk Family Health Services Authority, the body responsible for the strategic development and management of the services provided by GPs, pharmacists, dentists and opticians for 650,000 patients living in Suffolk. The role included the planning, development and strategic management of GP surgery premises throughout the County. During that time, he sat on the advisory panel at the Department of Health giving advice about Primary Care developments to the Government.

From 2005 to 2011, he was CEO of the Suffolk Local Medical Committee, the body responsible for representing 400 local GPs in negotiations and service developments with the local Primary Care Trusts. Bill also served as a Trustee for 4 years on the East Anglian Children’s Hospices Board and oversaw the development of the Treehouse Hospice in Ipswich. He was also a member of the Clinical Governance and Audit Committees of the Trust.

Managing Director of the Hudson Group and Non-Executive with a widely varying background including business transformation, Fundraising and Venture Capital.

Steve has previously been on the Governing Body at Copleston High School.

He is currently Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Dame Vera Lynn Children’s Charity.

For the past 3 years, he has been a Fellow of Suffolk New College, assisting in the development and leadership of the College. As well as being the Managing Director of Hudson Group who specialises in ‘branding solutions/marketing services’, he is also a Non-Executive Director of Play Away Cases, a company which designs children’s carry-on flight luggage.

Kevin has enjoyed a successful career in technology and innovation in the telecoms industry. He enjoyed all aspects of the work, including technology, people and project responsibilities, and applied himself to the problem of driving innovation into business value.

Kevin's final role was BT Director of Research Engagement and Operations, responsible for building BT’s research programme to meet the needs of business and ensuring that the programme was executed and value delivered tracked. Kevin was also responsible for engaging the programme with industry, academia and government through collaboration programmes and by direct personal engagement with local and national politicians' and opinion formers.

Kevin was also the Operations Director for Adastral Park, tasked with ensuring the needs of all 97 ICT companies in the cluster were being met, while transforming Adastral Park into a national science park, building on my industry, academic and government relationships.

Kevin represented BT on four external boards;

• The UK India Business Council (UKIBC).
• The EBTIC Board, overseeing the commercial and academic performance of BT’s partnership with Etisalat, Khalifa University and the Government of the UAE.
• The New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership (NALEP) Innovation Board.
• BT’s East of England Board representing Adastral Park and Suffolk.

Kevin is currently the chair of the Ipswich Waterfront Innovation Centre, an academically led environment for startup business in the early stages of business development. He is also a board member for Suffolk Headway, a local charity that supports people with an acquired brain injury and those who care for them.

A keen sailor and trumpet player, Kevin consequently enjoys a very full and busy life.

Marilyn is a Chartered Accountant by profession. Having retired as the regional managing partner for one of the top tier international firms of chartered accountants in 2015, she is now a non-executive director.

Whilst in practice, Marilyn was a registered auditor. She also advised many local businesses of various sizes and industry sectors on developing their profitability and financial stability.

Marilyn was responsible, in her role, for the development of staff and the expansion of the practice. She regularly presented on a variety of business topics.

Marilyn is the treasurer of the Big C cancer charity, a Director of The Eastern Angles Theatre Company as well as acting as a Business Coach and having a small personal practice.

She has lived in Ipswich since the 1960s, so was largely educated locally and has had an ITFC season ticket for 35 years!

Born in Ipswich, Jane has been a property solicitor for over 30 years and is a partner at a firm in Ipswich.

Jane had previously been a Governor at Clifford Road Primary School and at Copleston High school, where all three of her children attended.

She has been a Councillor with Ipswich Borough Council since 2014 and is currently a Trustee of the educational charity, The Northgate Foundation; the Suffolk Archives Foundation, which supports the new archives and records office for Ipswich; the Ipswich and East Samaritans and Ipswich Film Theatre.

Philip Bamford is currently the General Manager in charge of projects at Muntons plc, Stowmarket. Previously, he concluded a commendable seven-year tenure as the Executive Vice President in North America at Muntons Malted Ingredients in Chicago, where he showcased a commitment to operational excellence, fostering substantial growth in U.S.-U.K. business relations.

Philip’s career is distinguished by his focus on leading high-performing teams within complex, customer-centric environments. Recognised for his open communication, adaptability, and adept problem-solving skills, Philip has spearheaded significant ICT upgrades at Muntons PLC. His leadership experience extends to roles at Envero Ltd, Paradigm Ltd, Global Venture Services Ltd, and Albion Contracts.  

Beyond his professional commitments, Philip is a family man deeply rooted in the Suffolk community for over 35 years. 

Tim is currently the Police and Crime Commissioner for Suffolk.

Tim lives with his family in north Suffolk. He was born in Felixstowe and was educated at Ipswich School before taking a degree in Agriculture at Wye College, University of London, majoring in management, marketing and economics and, more recently, he graduated from the Open University with an MBA.

Until he was elected as PCC in 2012, he was an intensive livestock producer and advised on pig production and genetic breeding programmes. As a self – employed agricultural and rural business consultant, he delivered seminars and lecture tours to a wide variety of farming and agribusiness organisations.

Tim was formerly an elected member of Mid-Suffolk District Council and, prior to taking on the role of the PCC, he was Leader of Mid-Suffolk District Council.

Tim is a Rugby Union referee at both adult and junior levels.