Our trustees
Our Trustees are responsible for the overall control and strategic direction of Sue Ryder.
They work voluntarily to make sure we are doing everything we can to support people through terminal illnesses and bereavement.
They are responsible for the appointment of the Chief Executive to whom they delegate the day-to-day management of the charity.
Dr
Rima
Makarem,
Chair
of
Trustees
Professor Rima initially trained as a scientist before going on to hold senior roles within the global pharmaceutical sector. She has built up a broad non-executive track record over recent years, including significant work locally, regionally and nation
Andrew
Richmond
Andrew, Vice-Chair of Trustees, was a number one rated healthcare and smaller companies analyst enjoying a wide-ranging career in the city of London in stockbroking, fund management and private equity.
Kevin
Rusling
Currently serving as President at Wood plc, Kevin brings over three decades of leadership across consumer, manufacturing, and engineering consulting.
Guy
Boersma
Professor Guy Boersma is an experienced health and care change agent and executive coach.
Polly
Bishop
Polly is a leader in digitally enabled healthcare strategy and transformation, with over 25 years of experience in consulting and healthcare.
Tabetha
Darmon
Tabetha Darmon joined Health and Care Jersey as Director of Nursing, AHPs, Quality and Clinical Governance in August 2025.
Dr
Vishen
Ramkisson
Dr Vishen is a senior medical leader who has worked in several national roles across the NHS, including Senior Clinical Lead for NHS Digital and National Speciality Advisor for Urgent Emergency Care at NHS England.
Heather
Alderson
Heather has spent the last three decades as a senior advertising strategist and is currently Global Planning Partner at Adam&EveDDB.
How
we
work
Read about our vision, strategy and the values that guide everything we do.
More information and advice
Our
leadership
team
Our leadership team is responsible for making important decisions and guiding the organisation. They work together to set goals, make sure we are working well and are following all the necessary rules and regulations.
About
Sue
Ryder
For over 70 years Sue Ryder's doctors, nurses and carers have given people the compassion and expert care they need to help them live the best life they possibly can.
How
we
make
an
impact
Sue Ryder is alongside people through terminal illness, death and grief. We provide expert palliative and end-of-life care and grief support, offering hope, dignity and kindness.