EALING COMMUNITY TRANSPORT - Key Persons

Becky Casement

Job Titles:

Deputy Chief Executive
Member of the Staff & Trustees Team

Becky's involvement with ECT Charity began when she joined the organisation for six months as an On Purpose Associate in 2015. She later returned as General Manager in 2016, becoming Deputy Chief Executive in November 2017. Becky began her career in talent management: brokering and managing the creation of new businesses, harnessing relationship networks and advising a diverse range of international actors on their careers and diversification opportunities. Having established a diverse skillset in this field she joined the On Purpose programme to facilitate a transition to the social enterprise and third sector space. In addition to her placement with ECT Charity, Becky worked for King's College London's Widening Participation Department on a ground-breaking project with the Behavioural Insights Team as an On Purpose Associate. Becky has a BSc in Natural Sciences (Psychology and Anthropology) from Durham University.

Caroline Murray-Lyon

Job Titles:

Member of the Staff & Trustees Team
Head of Governance and Strategy

Caroline joined ECT Charity on secondment as an On Purpose Associate in 2013, and later returned in 2014 as General Manager, Charity Services. Now as Head of Governance and Strategy, Caroline collaborates closely with the CEO and Senior Management on various strategic and development projects, as well as leading on the charity's governance matters. She has also worked extensively on measuring and communicating ECT Charity's social impact. Caroline began her career as a lawyer at an international corporate law firm in London, where she worked on Commercial Real Estate and Corporate & Commercial matters. During her five years at the firm, she was also involved in a wide variety of pro bono work and volunteering projects. Caroline then transitioned to the social sector and was accepted onto the social enterprise leadership program, On Purpose. In addition to her placement with ECT Charity, Caroline worked at Ben & Jerry's on the strategy and execution of their Social Mission across Europe. Caroline holds an MA from the University of Oxford in Biological Sciences, as well as a GDL (Graduate Diploma in Law) and LPC (Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice).

Christian Tilleray

Job Titles:

Trustee

Christian Tilleray joined the Board of Trustees in 2017 and has considerable experience and knowledge of the third sector and social enterprise. He has held senior charity management positions for more than ten years and has more than twenty years relevant experience of organisational development. During this time Christian has accumulated a considerable amount of know-how about what works and breeds success in this field. Christian is passionate about the role and value of the third sector and social enterprise in bringing about positive change. He has a diverse track record and range of impact across multiple spheres including: place-making & regeneration initiatives; asset-based community development; economic & enterprise development; arts and cultural development; youth and adult education. He also has a successful history in fundraising and revenue growth as well as multiple accomplishments with regards to stakeholder collaboration and relationship building across all sectors of the community. Christian has a degree in Philosophy and a post-graduate qualification in Strategic Management & Leadership from the Chartered Management Institute. He is also a qualified practitioner of the Consultation Institute.

Clare McCaffrey

Job Titles:

Trustee

Originally from Northern Ireland, and resident in Ealing since the 1990s, Clare studied History & Politics before starting a career in Marketing with Kodak Limited. Moving from there into the Leisure and Transportation sectors, she spent 20 years in International Sales and Marketing with both Avis and Hertz, including time spent working in the US and China. More recently, Clare worked in the Rail sector as a Commercial Director and is now a Transport Consultant advising on a variety of projects including Customer Relationship Management, Digital Innovation and Government Policy, with specific interest in accessibility and improving the customer experience. Clare has volunteered at a variety of organisations throughout her career, including supporting refugees as a mentor and providing local support for a refugee charity in the UK. Clare became a Trustee of ECT Charity in 2024.

David Tinnion

Job Titles:

Trustee

David studied engineering at Cambridge University before beginning a career working in project management at Goldman Sachs. After a number of years working on projects opening new offices in Russia and the Middle East, David completed a Masters in Contemporary History at the University of London. After a few years working in asset management, David joined the On Purpose Associate programme with the aim of moving into the social enterprise sector. His first placement was at ECT, where he helped to launch the Plus Bus for Health service. For the last six years, David has been COO of London Youth Rowing, a youth sports charity that delivers outreach programmes across the London, Leeds and Kent. He has been a trustee of ECT since 2016 and was elected Chair in April 2022.

Diane Morgan

Job Titles:

Member of the Staff & Trustees Team
Transport and Standards Manager

Diane has over 35 years' experience in passenger transport. She started at ECT Charity in 2003 as Fleet Manager, and later joined ECT Charity's Management Team in 2015 as Head of Quality and Standards. In 2022, she became Transport and Standards Manager and is responsible for vehicle fleet compliance, vehicle purchasing, and maintaining quality standards. Before ECT Charity, Diane served as a non-commissioned officer with Royal Air Force for 16 years, acting as Transport Manager, Supervisor and Controller at RAF Uxbridge and RAF Northolt as a civilian employee. Diane is a BSI Internal Auditor and holds Certificates of Professional Competence in National and International Passenger Transport Operations, and in Road Haulage Transport Operations. She also holds an IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health) Certificate in Managing Safely.

Frank Villeneuve Smith - CCO

Job Titles:

Head of Communications
Member of the Staff & Trustees Team

Frank is ECT Charity's Head of Communications, supporting us to tell our story to the widest possible range of stakeholders and develop our communications capabilities. Frank is an experienced marketing and communications professional, holding senior roles in the third sector/social enterprise sector over the past 20 years. He joined ECT Charity in January 2023, prior to which he led the communications function at community transport operator and social enterprise HCT Group for 13 years. Frank holds an MBA with distinction from Warwick Business School and postgraduate diplomas in both marketing and public relations.

Gaelle Guillaume

Job Titles:

Member of the Staff & Trustees Team
Operations Manager
Operations Manager, Ealing

Gaelle joined ECT Charity as Operations Manager in Ealing in 2023 and works closely with the Operations Team to ensure that all our operations are carried out in a safe, professional, and timely manner. She works closely with the Operations Team, as well as Senior Management, to facilitate effective and efficient delivery of our passenger services. With a diverse background spanning various industries, Gaelle brings a wealth of experience to her role at ECT Charity. Specialising in marketing and retail operational management, she is skilled at driving customer service excellence and optimising processes. Gaelle's skills in strategic planning, team leadership and problem-solving have underscored her ability in delivering exceptional results.