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Board Members

Our Board of Trustees provides the strategic leadership, governance, and oversight that enable Gulf for Good to deliver lasting impact. Drawing on extensive experience across multiple sectors, they help guide our vision, support our team, and ensure we remain committed to creating brighter futures for children and communities around the world.

Kat Kearsey

Chairwoman

With over 20 years of experience in change management and communications, Katherine leads Gulf for Good with a passion for making a tangible impact in children's lives. She brings strategic vision, leadership, and a deep commitment to adventure philanthropy.

James Berry

Founding Board Member & Legal Director

Jim ensures Gulf for Good operates with the highest legal and ethical standards. As an expert in corporate law, he provides crucial guidance on governance, compliance, and risk management to support the organization’s mission.

Elena Barwick

Director of Finance

Lena, founder of Bespoke Accounting, oversees financial strategy and stewardship, ensuring transparency and sustainability in Gulf for Good’s operations to maximize funds for children’s charities worldwide.

Ben McCabe

Director of Corporate Partnerships

As a founder of McCabe + Partners, a B-Corp certified firm and champion of CSR and social impact, Ben leads Gulf for Good’s corporate engagement strategy, connecting businesses with purpose-driven initiatives that create lasting change.

Chris Jennings

Director of People & Culture

With over 20 years of executive HR leadership experience across the Middle East and international markets, Chris brings a wealth of strategic, commercial, and people-focused expertise to Gulf for Good. As the founder of WorkWell HR, he has helped organisations strengthen leadership, build high-performing cultures, and navigate growth and transformation with clarity and purpose. Chris’ experience leading organisational change and culture development in complex, fast-paced environments gives him a strong understanding of how to build sustainable, values-led organisations. His commercially minded and pragmatic approach will support Gulf for Good as it continues to grow its impact, strengthen its people and culture, and deliver meaningful social and environmental change. A Chartered Fellow of the CIPD with undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications in Human Resource Management, Chris is passionate about ethical leadership, community impact, and helping purpose-driven organisations thrive.

Nazar Musa

Director of Events & Challenges

With over 30 years of experience as a serial founder across Europe, the Middle East, and Australasia, Naz leads Gulf For Good’s global Challenges and Events, focusing on creating life-changing experiences that raise money to support children around the world.

Lisa King

Director of Marketing and Communications

Lisa King has helped brands tell their stories for over 25 years. Having re-located from London to Dubai in 2016, she co-founded Tales & Heads and now works across geographies to help brands, businesses and Governments develop communication strategies and deliver campaigns that change perceptions and influence behaviour. She also works extensively with C-Suite, defining corporate narratives and engaging regional and global media, as well as advising on reputational challenges.  Lisa is very proud to join the board at Gulf For Good and will work closely with team to build the brand, grow the community and showcase the great impact of the charity’s work.

Our Founder

The founder of Gulf For Good, Brian Wilkie, has led the organization in transforming the lives of millions of children worldwide.

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Brian Wilkie

Founder & Honorary Chair

Brian has been instrumental in our success with unwavering dedication and innovative leadership. His commitment drives our mission forward.

Our Team

The engine behind Gulf for Good. Our Operations Team works behind the scenes to bring every challenge, project, and fundraising initiative to life. Combining expertise, dedication, and a shared passion for making a difference, they ensure that every step of our journey, from planning and logistics to charity support and participant experience, creates the greatest possible impact for children and communities around the world.

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Ellie Harrison

Head of Operations

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Alia Awan

Head of Charity and Corporate Projects

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Victoria Hepworth

Head of Events

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Jericho Baltazar

Administrative Executive

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Minimum of 75% of funds go to charity projects around the world.
10% of funds go towards International Humanitarian City (IHC) to their emergency response and awareness work.
The remaining funds raised (~15%) goes to Gulf for Good to support our sustainability.

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