The Burnt Chef Project appoints Non-Exec board to further drive progress in tackling mental health i

With the mission to proactively protect the mental health of those working in the hospitality sector, The Burnt Chef Project has announced the appointment of a new board of non-executive Directors and Social Impact Manager to further support the global expansion of the organisation

Welcoming five new board members to the team, Cara Houchen, Geoff Macdonald, Simon Clifford, Sabira Kanji, and Andy Lennox, The Burnt Chef Project is going from strength to strength. Bringing a wealth of experience, the new members will bring additional strategic thinking to further support CEO, Kris Hall, and the growing business. Helping to raise the profile of the invaluable work the not-for-profit social enterprise is doing, the group of non-executive directors each brings a unique skill set.

Geoff Macdonald is a global advocate, campaigner, and consultant in addressing the stigma of mental ill-health in the workplace. Previously the Global Vice-President of HR, Talent, Marketing and Communications, at Unilever, Geoff’s experience goes hand in hand with the work The

Burnt Chef Project is doing to address the stigma linked to

mental health issues within workplaces today.

Sabira Kanji MBA FCMA comes with over twenty years of experience in leading financial strategies and facilitating ambitious growth plans, particularly for companies in the not-for-profit sector as Financial Director for Social Enterprise UK.

Hailing from a journalistic background both Simon Clifford and Cara Houchen join the board. Simon worked as a local, regional, and national journalist and editor, in newspapers and then BBC radio and TV. He covered major national and international news events and then moved into a new role as Head of Communications with a local authority, before becoming Deputy CEO.

Cara Houchen is well respected in the industry as a strong female leader as the Editor of The Staff Canteen for the past nine years, running regular panel discussions and recording and producing the popular podcast, Grilled.