Ian Hannah is a Manxman, was trained as a scientist and has worked in marketing and general management. Between 1992 and 1995 he was Managing Director of Harveys of Bristol.

His interests include Theatre, walking the dog and rollercoasters.

Mary Lowance

Mary Lowance moved to Bristol in 1990 after living in American and London where she spent many years working in both broadcasting and advertising.

She joined Aardman Animations in 1991 where she spent 16 years as General Manager and Head of Operations for their Feature Film Division. Mary was part of the original marketing panel to raise funds for the Children's Hospital through The Grand Appeal and was delighted to join the Trustees in 2008 when she retired from Aardman.

John Savage

John Savage was appointed as Chairman of the University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust on 1 December 2006. From 1989 he was full-time Chief Executive of the Bristol Initiative and, from February 1993, Chief Executive of the Bristol Chamber of Commerce and Initiative, after the merger of these two bodies.

In September 1994 he became Chief Executive of Business West, the new joint operating company of the Chamber and Business Link West. He was awarded the CBE for service to Business and Regeneration in the 2006 New Year Honours List. He has gained a broad range of business experience over a period of more than 40 years.

Founding Director, CSR Consultancy

Lead doctor for children's services, acute pain service