Guided by Experience, Driven by Values
PBI UK is governed by a Board of Trustees who provide legal and strategic oversight, supported by a distinguished group of Ambassadors who champion our cause in the public eye.
Our Board of Trustees
Our Trustees bring expertise from the legal, human rights, and financial sectors to ensure PBI UK remains effective and transparent.
Andrew Anderson | Chair Andrew has over 30 years of human rights experience, previously serving as Executive Director of Front Line Defenders and a Director at Amnesty International. The founding Chair of ProtectDefenders.eu, he has held advisory roles for the University of York and several international human rights boards.
Alexander Lowrey | Vice Treasurer A qualified accountant and Financial Planning & Analysis Manager at Peel Ports Group, Alexander provides financial oversight to PBI UK. He previously applied his financial expertise as a consultant for an educational charity in Cambodia.
Rachel Cox | Trustee Rachel is a Campaign Leader for Land and Environmental Defenders at Global Witness. She is a specialist in investigating and advocating for the rights of environmental activists worldwide, bringing vital expertise on the intersection of climate justice and defender protection.
Claire Davis | Trustee Claire is Vice President at Luminate, a global foundation focused on civic participation. An expert in people and culture strategy, she provides HR advisory services and has extensive experience embedding operational efficiencies and healthy workplace practices within technology and non-profit sectors.
Sophia Kerridge | Trustee A barrister at 5 St Andrew’s Hill specialising in criminal and extradition law, Sophia brings direct field experience to the Board. She served for three years with PBI Colombia, first as a field team member in Barrancabermeja and later as a coordinator in Bogotá.
Nanette Onu | Trustee Nanette is a Director at Protimos and a value-driven fundraiser specialising in the rule of law and social justice. A former lead for PBI Colombia’s Fundraising and Finance team, she has worked globally with the UN World Food Programme, Oxfam, and various international nonprofits.
Rowan Popplewell | Trustee Rowan is a Policy and Advocacy Manager at Bond, focusing on civic space and human rights. She holds a doctorate from the University of Oxford, where she spent three years researching the experiences of human rights defenders and peacebuilders in Central Africa.
Steve Webster | Treasurer Steve joined the Board following a long career in NHS finance. Recently retired from his roles as Finance Director for various NHS Trusts in England and a Health Board in Wales, he provides strategic financial guidance and stability to the organisation.
Our Ambassadors & Patrons
We are honoured to have the support of influential figures who use their platforms to amplify the voices of the defenders we protect.