Richard Brumby – Director

Richard joined the board of directors of Paradigm Trust in September 2015. He was a member of the audit and risk committee, and the operations and finance committee. Richard was a governor at Old Ford Primary School for approximately 6 years until 2013, when he left to become vice chair of governors at Culloden Primary Academy. During this time, he was also chair of its finance and premises committee using his contacts to introduce the school to a beneficial relationship with the Tower Hill Trust. His work in the education sector also includes being a governor of Woldingham School for nine years and remains a governor of Stonyhurst College.

Richard’s professional career involved being a director of Credit Suisse Asset Management, before which he was a director of Schroder Investment Management, and previously a director of Baring Investment Management, all based in the city of London. During his 40 year career in the city of London, he advised and managed investment portfolios for leading charities and pension funds. Since Richard’s retirement from the City, he has been an adviser to the Joseph Rowntree Foundation and continues to be an adviser to the Dean and Chapter of York.

Richard served as a director of Paradigm Trust from September 2015 until January 2016. His term of office was four years. He was appointed as a director by the members on 23 September 2015.