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Robert Dixon - CEO

Robert was appointed CEO of B&BF in May 2011 and will head up the charity on a part time basis.

Robert Dixon was appointed Chief Executive Officer (Interim) in May 2011. His remit includes the development and direction of forward strategy; working with the Board of Trustees (and Executive Officers) to ensure proper charity governance; and to manage all staff employed by the charity. Robert will be working in a part-time capacity.
Robert currently holds a portfolio of business interests that include;

Sole proprietor of a consultancy practice specialising in strategic marketing and business development advice/interim management services to the medical/healthcare related sectors.

Chairman of an early stage medical technology enterprise involved in novel intellectual property and product development.

Senior Associate of an international marketing organisation serving clients in the 'medtech' and 'socially disadvantaged' sectors.

Non Executive Director of a NHS Foundation Trust that is a major provider of mental health and social care service. Chair of the Finance and Business Risk Committee, member of the Audit and Assurance Committee, and member of the Quality and Healthcare Governance Committee. This role also incorporates a collective Board/ Trustee accountability for a Mental Health and Primary Care Trusts Charitable Fund.

Over the course of his career, Robert has held a number of executive management roles in marketing and business development of increasing seniority within the global medical device industry. This included project and product management for Johnson & Johnson before moving to Coloplast as UK Marketing Manager and later as European Marketing Manager. He then became Marketing Director (Europe) for Hollister and was a member of its European Management Committee and the global Product and Process Development Committee. His career has involved holding responsibility for strategic and annual business planning, accountability for marketing and product development strategy and implementation, and managing the transition from technical research and development through to successful commercialisation.

Robert has voluntary and charity sector experience as a parent-elect, and later LEA appointed school governor (Chairman of Governing Body); working with groups representing people with physical disabilities and with advocacy groups dealing with long-term medical conditions; and as a Trustee of an employer sponsored charitable trust.

Robert is married with two children and three grandchildren. His interests include sport, good wine, gardening and 'walking the dog'.

Gill Turton - Communications Manager

Gill has over fifteen years solid experience in the field of public relations, communications and media, ranging from the development and management of major PR campaigns to handling newspaper, radio and television interviews. She has most recently worked for Severn Trent Water in the Midlands, where she was instrumental in helping to increase public perception and awareness of the health benefits of drinking more water. Gill has also run her own business and is an accomplished writer.
Gill currently manages all Corporate Partnership work alongside the development of public relations and building relationships with the media to increase public awareness of Bladder and Bowel Foundation's work. In addition she manages the website, all communications resources and is the Editor of the B&BF Magazine.

Heather Ellison - Support Services and Administration Manager

Heather Ellison is the Bladder and Bowel Foundation's Support Services and Administration Manager. Previously, Heather was a civil servant, has worked in retail and more recently for a professional membership organisation. As a mature student she achieved a combined degree in Business Administration, Psychology and Sociology. Heather also volunteers in her spare time for another charity. Heather provides essential administrative support, manages the specialist helpline, handles subscriptions and donations, and management of the charity's database and makes sure callers get access to the right information.

Michelle Tysoe - part time Website Administrator

Michelle joined B&BF in February 2011 on a part time basis, working three days a week to support the charity's website development work.

Anne Shehzad - part time Administration Officer

Anne joined B&BF in February 2012 on a part time basis and will provide essential support for the office.