01/04/2019
Annabelle’s Challenge has appointed Kate Manku to its board of trustees.
We are delighted to introduce Kate who joins our team effective 1st April 2019. Kate has 15 years in the commercial banking industry in a number of roles, including exposure to Public Sector, Private Equity and Owner Managed Businesses across a variety of sectors.
Kate is currently a Relationship Director, Mid Markets for Lloyds Banking Group and joins the charity at an exciting time ahead of future plans for research and continued growth for the charity.
Kate also has the additional motivation to joining the charity being personally touched by vascular EDS.
Jared Griffin, Founder & CEO of Annabelle’s Challenge, commented: “We are delighted to add further strength to our board of trustees with Kate’s appointment. Kate is highly experienced and brings with her a breadth of knowledge that will benefit members and families. I am confident that she will contribute to the ongoing success of Annabelle’s Challenge and its drive for ongoing support, education and research of vascular EDS.”
Mike Connolly, Chairman, added: “With AC growing we’re keen to maintain our focus on supporting families affected by vascular EDS and future research. We’re delighted to strengthen the trustee board with Kate’s appointment.”