Brigadier Tim Seal TD DL VR (Chair) Brigadier Tim Seal joined The Ulysses Trust in August 2023. Brigadier Seal is Deputy to the Lord-Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire County Chairman for East Anglia Reserve Forces & Cadets Association and is Honorary Colonel for Cambridgeshire Army Cadet Force. He is also Chairman of the Army Rifle Association, a Trustee of Blind Veterans UK, and also for The Retail Trust.
Lieutenant Colonel Philip Neame MBE (Vice Chairman) In 1992, Phil led a TA attempt to secure a first British ascent of Everest in Winter, establishing The Ulysses Trust in conjunction with this project titled DARC STAR. A trustee since 1993, he became executive Vice Chairman of The Ulysses Trust after retiring from his business
Professor Rod Stables Rod is a consultant cardiologist at the Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital (LHCH), UK. Rod completed a short service commission as an infantry officer before medical school. He then served for 20 years in the reserve forces, involving deployments and training on four continents.
Sophie Fernandes Sophie is a public affairs professional by trade. She spent her youth exploring the UK through adventure training with 1083 (Uxbridge) Sqn ATC and later as a Civilian Instructor. She is also a Trustee for education charity Sir John Cass’s Foundation and elected as a Common Councilman in the City of London.
James Wilson James is a partner at City law firm Howard Kennedy LLP. As well as advising on a broad range of company, commercial and corporate finance transactions, James advises a number of charities and non-profit organisations on a pro bono basis.
Air Commodore Dawn McCafferty CBE recently retired from her position as Commandant Air Cadets. Known for her dedication to youth development and outdoor activities such as trekking and kayaking, Dawn has been sought after by numerous organisations for trustee roles. Her decision to join The Ulysses Trust reflects her alignment with the charity’s values, aims, and interests in promoting personal growth through adventurous activities.
Honor Wilson-Fletcher MBE FBES FRGS brings 8 years’ experience from her role as CEO of British Exploring Society and from a variety of non-executive roles in skills development and education to the Ulysses Trust. With much of her career dedicated to fostering young people’s development, and all of it to widening access, Honor’s vision aligns with the Trust’s goal of supporting reserves and cadet units in undertaking challenging and character-building expeditions. She has expressed considerable enthusiasm for learning from and contributing to the Trust’s innovative approaches.
Colonel Mark Siebenaller TD VR FRGS Mark’s military career began in 1985 when he joined the Royal Naval Reserve, commissioning as a Seaman Officer in 1986. He served in various seagoing roles. In 1996, he transitioned to the Territorial Army, starting as a Captain and rising to the rank of Colonel with his last appointment as Deputy Commander 11 SFA Brigade. He concluded his military service in January 2024.
Lieutenant Colonel Ian Orr MBE (Honorary Secretary) Ian works in International Crisis and Risk Management as well as strategic development training. He previously completed a full career in the British Army serving in both the regular and reserve. Mountaineering in Scotland has always been one of his passions.
Major Stephen Wright TD (Honorary Treasurer) A banker by profession, Stephen took early retirement from his management duties in the Birmingham area in 1997 at which time he was appointed as Head of Finance and Human Resources at West Midland Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association. In addition to his duties with The Ulysses Trust Stephen fulfills roles with several charitable trusts as an active trustee.