Michael joined our Board of Trustees in March 2026 and we're delighted to welcome him to our wider team. Michael brings his vast commercial and lived experience to our team and charity.
How did you first find out about Footprints?
We were recommended to attend Footprints by another parent when our son Alistair was very young. The rest as they say is history and we are so very grateful they gave us the recommendation!
What are you looking forward to the most being one of Footprints’ Trustees?
The opportunity to give back in a meaningful way to an organisation that has made a substantial difference to my family. Being able to contribute to Footprints' long‑term success is a privilege I am grateful for and one I am excited to undertake. I am particularly motivated by the chance to support Footprints’ strategic direction, helping the charity navigate both the opportunities and challenges it faces. Having seen first‑hand the impact Footprints has on children and parents, I’m keen to help ensure that impact continues and reaches even more families for years to come.
What are you happiest doing?
From a professional point of view, I’m happiest when I’m working with people towards a clear purpose and seeing tangible progress as a result. I get a lot of energy from helping teams align around the why, creating clarity where things feel complex, and turning that into action that makes a real difference. I particularly enjoy supporting and developing others, whether through coaching, constructive challenge, or creating the conditions where people feel trusted and able to contribute. Being part of a team that operates with openness, shared ownership, and a collective sense of responsibility is something I value highly.
From a personal point of view, I’m at my happiest when I’m active and outdoors. Whether that’s sport, exercise, or simply being outside, it helps me reset, maintain perspective, and show up with the right energy in everything else I do.
What has been your greatest achievement?
I am genuinely most proud of my family and the role I play as a parent. Balancing demanding professional responsibilities with being present, dependable, and supportive at home is something I work very hard at — and have not always found easy. My two sons, Alistair and Laurence, and my incredible wife Alison give me my motivation and sense of perspective in life, and I’m immensely proud of the family we’ve built together.
I’ve also completed several marathons and half marathons over the years, raising money for Footprints and other charities. In addition, I’ve completed both the Three and Five Peak Challenges, climbing the highest peaks across the UK and Ireland in under 72 hours. I find having a goal or challenge to work towards hugely important in staying motivated and focused — not just on what I’m doing, but why I’m doing it.
If you were a superhero, what would your superpower be?
I’m a huge Marvel fan, so I’d have to be a version of Spider‑Man, as he’s easily the most relatable superhero. He’s not rich, not a god, and not from another planet - he’s just someone trying to do the right thing and getting it wrong sometimes. He saves the world while still worrying about bills, work, and letting people down… and his powers are pretty cool too.
