As a charity, Beds SU is legally obligated to be overseen by the board of trustees. Beds SU Trustees consists of four full-time elected officers, two appointed student trustees, a university appointed trustee and four external trustees who are appointed based on their skills and experience.
The primary role of the board of trustee is to ensure that our organisation is well run, has a robust strategic plan, is financially stable and operates within the Law. Management of Beds SU is delegated to the Chief Executive officer, who is supported by a senior management team and further staffing team.
Current Board of Trustees
Ryan Murphy
Co-President (Self-identifying Man/Non-binary)
Chidinma Akwada
Co-President (Self-identifying Woman)
Mina Awal
Co-Vice President (Self-identifying Woman)
Chidera Umeh
Co-Vice President (Self-identifying Man/Non-binary)
Student Trustees
Fiona McFeeley
Studying Bachelor of Science with Honours ODP Operating Department Practice
External Trustees
Tania Struetzel
Experienced Student Engagement Manager
Daniel Login
Experienced Student Engagement Manager
John Dix
Company Director, Problem Solver & Strategist
Paida Mash
Experienced Accountant and Rebate Manager
University Appointed Trustee
Beverley Hoare, Deputy Director Marketing, Admissions, Recruitment and Communications at the University of Bedfordshire.
Beverley Hoare is a member of University staff and was approved by the University’s Governors to join the Beds SU Board of Trustees as their nominated trustee.
Beverley is a valued member of the University’s Senior Leadership Team with many years experience at the University. Beverley’s work in Marketing, Admissions, Recruitment and Communications offers a unique perspective on University business that could be of value to the SU’s strategic monitoring as well provide expertise in marketing to the Board: Beverley has good understanding of the Union’s student members and has been involved in a range of student-facing projects.