Humanimal Trust would like to welcome our newest team member to join the Board of Trustees - Laurie Dennard.
Laurie began her career with BT, spending fifteen years in a variety of commercial roles, including Head of Marketing for BT Entertainment and Head of Portfolio Strategy at BT Group.
After a career break, she changed direction to work in the charity sector, becoming an individual giving and extreme challenge fundraising specialist, notably managing an expedition to play the Guinness World Record breaking highest ever game of rugby on Mount Everest and raising £250,000.
In 2018, she became an independent marketing consultant, advising clients across the charity, technology and commercial real estate sectors. She combines her consultancy work with her role as a Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) tutor.
Reflecting on her appointment, Laurie said: “I’m delighted to join Humanimal Trust as a trustee, and hope that my marketing and fundraising experience will balance the depth of medical and veterinary expertise on the Board. The opportunity to support the team to broaden awareness of One Medicine and engage professionals and supporters with our work is really exciting.”
Chair of Humanimal Trust’s Board of Trustees, Professor Roberto La Ragione, welcomed Laurie to the charity, saying: “On behalf of all Humanimal Trust trustees, staff, volunteers and supporters, I would like to welcome Laurie Dennard as a trustee. Her professional experience across multiple sectors, and determination to help Humanimal Trust engage and inspire new audiences will be a very welcome addition to the Board, particularly as we approach the Trust’s 10th anniversary.”