The People behind our charity

Muir is our Chair of Trustees. He has been on the Trustee Board for over 3 years, previously serving as the Vice Chair of Trustees. He also sits on the Finance & Business Resources Committee and Ascent College Governing Body.

“I was born and educated in Scotland before moving down south after studying at university. I am a Chartered Engineer with a BSc in Mechanical Engineering, an MBA and have a wide ranging business experience in a number of sectors including marine engineering, petrochemicals, utilities, and the renewable energy sector.

For over 12 years I held the position of Managing Director for Peel Energy (a renewable energy company that designs, builds, owns and operates wind farms and other renewable assets) which is part of the Peel Holdings Group.

I spent 10 years as a Project Director responsible for a large infrastructure project in the middle of Bangkok, Thailand, along with my family (having promised my wife we would only stay for one year!!).

I have had experience as a Trustee on the Board at Bangkok Patana International School for 4 years and served on the Board at Trafford College (North & South) for 8 years. I am currently a business mentor with The Prince’s Trust supporting young people to start their own business.

I live in Lymm with my wife and sons and am very much enjoying my role as a Trustee helping develop the new ambitious forward strategy.”

Karen joined the trustee board in November 2022.

Karen has over 20 years in Human Resources operating in Senior Management and Executive positions. Karen is a chartered fellow of the professional body the chartered institute of personnel and development (CIPD).

Karen has held HR Director positions in the Construction industry across UK and Ireland leading teams of HR specialists and working as part of the Executive team to deliver business strategy.

Karen has also a keen interest in Corporate Responsibility and has worked with Business in the Community (BITC) to source employment opportunities for young people and developed training programmes for apprentices.

Karen currently offers HR support to businesses through a consultancy service.

She lives in Cheshire with her partner and two English Bulldogs, Betty and Tom.

Stuart serves as the Executive Director of Commercial and an employee owner at Seetec, where he leads the company’s commercial strategy, overseeing legal, compliance, contract management, and health and safety. His responsibilities also extend to the Project Management Office (PMO), procurement, estates, and facilities, ensuring Seetec’s operations align with strategic goals and high standards. As a statutory director of Seetec, a community interest company, Stuart plays a key role in shaping its direction and impact.

Bringing over 25 years of expertise in managing and negotiating complex contracts across the public and private sectors, Stuart has held executive roles at major organisations, including Capita and A4e. His experience spans commercial strategy, contract negotiations, risk management, project oversight, and supplier relationships.

Beyond his role at Seetec, Stuart is a trustee at the Remarkable Group, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering autistic individuals and their families through integrated services and support, reflecting his commitment to making a meaningful social impact.

Mark is an experienced compliance and risk professional with nearly two decades in regulated industries. He has led major projects including Consumer Duty implementation, internal audit programmes, and product governance frameworks, working closely with regulators and boards to deliver strong oversight and fair outcomes.

Now, as a Trustee for Remarkable, Mark is delighted to bring this expertise in governance and assurance to help maintain robust controls and support the organisation’s continued growth. He is passionate about creating safe, transparent environments where autistic young people can flourish and achieve their full potential.

Outside of work, Mark enjoys a busy family life with his wife, their two sons, and Charlie, their mischievous Miniature Schnauzer.

Katharine Mainprize is a marketing and growth strategist with over 20 years’ experience supporting organisations to build their audiences, income and impact.

She has held senior leadership roles across the charity and commercial sectors, including at Chester Zoo and BBC Children in Need, where she led strategy as well as national campaigns, partnerships and fundraising initiatives that engaged millions of supporters.

Through her consultancy, Formed, Katharine now advises organisations on brand, marketing and growth strategy. As a trustee of Remarkable Autism, she brings expertise in marketing, communications, fundraising and partnerships to help support the charity’s mission and long-term development.

David is an experienced finance and governance leader with a background spanning media, energy, telecommunications and professional services. A Chartered Certified Accountant, David has held senior leadership roles across complex organisations, building and strengthening finance functions that support sustainable growth, resilience and long-term value.

Across his career, David has worked closely with boards and executive teams, bringing a pragmatic, people focused approach to financial leadership, risk management and decision making. His experience includes supporting organisations through periods of change and transformation, with a strong emphasis on clarity, collaboration and good governance.

David currently holds two trustee appointments and is proud to support organisations with a strong social purpose. As a trustee of Remarkable, he is particularly motivated by the opportunity to help create the conditions in which autistic individuals and their families can thrive. Through this role, David is committed to contributing his financial and governance expertise to support sustainable services, strong oversight and positive impact.

Outside of his trustee commitments, David enjoys spending time outdoors with his family and dogs at National Trust locations and playing video games with his children.