John Brewer - Co-Chair
John began his career as Head of Human Performance for the Football Association, at Lilleshall, and was part of Sir Bobby Robson’s backroom staff for the Italia 90 World Cup. He left Lilleshall after 20 years to work for GlaxoSmithKline, before entering academia as a Professor of Applied Sports Science. He held senior roles at a number of UK Universities, and headed a large educational charity, before retiring and returning to Shropshire with his wife, Caroline, a former GB Olympic Hockey player.
John has held several non-executive roles, including as Non-Executive Director of Telford and Wrekin Primary Care Trust, as a Board Member of UK Anti-Doping, and as Chair of the British Handball Association at the London 2012 Olympics. He is currently Chair of the National Football Museum in Manchester and has made numerous appearances in the national and local media. John is also a Trustee of the Shopshire Way Association and regularly competes in local running events.
Terry Gee - Co-Chair
Terry is an experienced leader in the voluntary and community sector with a track record of building strategic partnerships, influencing change, and championing community voice. He is currently the VCSE Development and Commissioning Lead at Kingston Council and served as Vice Chair of Telford and Wrekin CVS.
A former Chair of the Telford Chief Officers Group, Terry brings deep knowledge of system collaboration, citizen engagement, and equitable access to services.
Jade Jackson
The Independent Strategic Advisory Board also has as a member the Engaging Communities Solutions CIC Chief Executive, Simon Fogell, and the Healthwatch Telford and Wrekin Chief Officer, Jan Suckling.
Simon Fogell
Jan Suckling
Past Board papers
We make the papers for our public Board meetings available online. We also publish a summary of what was discussed. Check out our past meetings to read more.
Recruiting for Board members
We are currently recruiting for new Advisory Board members!