About Us | Supporting Young People and Communities in Derby and Derbyshire

Meet the Team

At YMCA Derbyshire we have over 100 staff that work across Derby and Derbyshire; meet the team who are committed to nurturing the physical, mental, and social well-being of individuals of all ages and backgrounds.

The team are led by CEO, Gillian Sewell, the senior leadership team, and a Board of Trustees who govern the work of the YMCA.

Meet the Team

Senior Leadership Team

CEO

Gillian Sewell

Andrew Armstrong - Deputy CEO

Deputy CEO

Andrew Armstrong

Meet the Team

Director of Development

Grace Harrison

Louise Curd

Director of Lifelong Learning

Louise Curd

Director of Housing & Property Services

Kate Gillespie

Kira Hovarth - Head of People Services

Assistant Director of Corporate Services and Governance

Kira Horvath

Head of Early Years & Childcare

Karen Puszczynska

Head of Housing

Wayne Exton

Head of Property Services

Phil Simpson

Head of Finance

Kate Marinelli

Head of Training & Education

Gary Lambert

Meet the Team

Tenancy Services Manager (Responsible person for consumer standards​)

Tamara Maguire

Board of Trustees

Chair

Julian Smith

Treasurer & Vice Chair

Venerable Matthew Trick

Karen Brierley

Trustee

Karen Brierley

Trustee

Sue Bradley

Trustee

Kate Martin

Trustee

Jo Summers

Trustee

Andreea Tudor

Trustee

Rachel North

Trustee

Danielle Upton

Trustee

Professor Paul Ryan

Trustee

Natalie Bamford

Trustee

Helen Smith

Trustee

Helen Wathall

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