Who's Who at NORCAS

Paul is an experienced businessman who has lived and worked in the eastern region for more than 25 years. Living Bury St Edmunds, with his family and a host of animals large and small, Paul is the regional director for the FD Centre. The company places part-time finance directors in entrepreneurial companies to complement the business skills of the owners and directors. 

He is a chartered accountant and brings to NORCAS a wide range of experience from many different companies and organisations.

Andy joined Adnams in 1994 with responsibility for developing its customer service and supply chain operations. He joined the board in 2000 with the additional responsibility of sales, marketing and the wine business.  He became Managing Director in 2006 and Chief Executive in 2010.  Andy has an MBA and doctorate from Cranfield University, and 2010 was also awarded an honorary doctorate from Anglia Ruskin University.

Andy is Chairman of Business in the Community in the East of England, and of the New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership, formed earlier this year. He is also a Director of Adnams Bio Energy, an innovative joint venture between Adnams plc and the Bio Group, where food and waste is turned into energy.  

Prior to joining Adnams Andy worked for Norwich Union, now Aviva, in a number of roles encompassing customer service, purchasing and change management.

Chris has worked in the advertising industry in Norfolk for more 30 years and currently holds the position of chairman at Balloon Dog, which has offices in Norwich and London.

He was majority owner of the brand communications agency, which works with clients such as Adnams, Aviva and Disney, until a management buyout in 2008. He continues to have a stake in the business and his role encompasses strategy, monitoring client satisfaction and evolving the agency culture and beliefs

Following several years working in retail for Sainsbury's, Mark moved to Norwich Union, now Aviva, where his early roles comprised relationship management, sales, remuneration, marketing and strategy. He also worked on the merger of CGU and Norwich Union.

More recently, Mark has specialised in business-to-business marketing, working with brokers and major brands on joint ventures, marketing consultancy and campaign management. He was also part of the team that delivered the biggest re-brand in financial services history, the move from Norwich Union to Aviva.

Outside of work Mark is a keen rower and actively competes in regattas. He also has a keen interest in rugby, a passion for cars and a love of the Suffolk coast.

Craig is a solicitor and partner in a Norfolk-based firm and has been a NORCAS trustee since 2009. Previously a trustee for Norwich and Norfolk Services, Craig has valuable experience in the voluntary sector and advises NORCAS on its internal policies and contracts.

He is a keen cyclist, mariner and Norwich City ticket holder.

After graduating from Sheffield University in 1980 Fiona joined the NHS as an administrative trainee. From there she went on to work in a number of administrative and managerial posts within the NHS, specialising in mental health services, including services for people with alcohol and drug problems.

Fiona joined the Board of NORCAS in 1994 to contribute her knowledge of accessing resources from the NHS and other statutory organisations, as well as her experience of managing people within a health care setting.

In her spare time Fiona enjoys Scottish country dancing, visiting the theatre and spending time with her two daughters and her dog. She is also a volunteer for the Hearing Support Service, run by the Norfolk Deaf Association.

Steve has worked in the furniture industry for the majority of his career, starting on the shop floor and working his way into management. He trained in London, but has lived in Norfolk for over five years, having had family connections with the area for more than three decades.

Steve was previously a NORCAS service user, which means his involvement in the charity's activities are extremely important to him. His role as a trustee brings a fresh perspective and insight into the vital work we undertake.

Natasha Rennolds has extensive experience of working in the voluntary and community sector.  She has developed, implemented and managed a range of programmes and projects for vulnerable young people.  

Drawing on her experience in working with hard-to-reach client groups, she co-founded the charity Dreamwall which was recognised for best practice in its work with ‘Looked After Children’. In addition, she has collaborated and contributed to a number of local and national research projects, including the British Heart Foundation’s ‘100 Voices’.

Natasha moved back to Norfolk in 2009 and is now Chief Executive of Momentum (Norfolk), a membership organisation that supports voluntary and community groups working with children and young people in the county.

In her spare time Natasha is a school governor, dedicated auntie and loves playing netball. One day she hopes to realise the ambition of being able to ski gracefully.