Our senior managers

Members of the senior management team of Breast Cancer Care have responsibility for their own directorates, as well as the management of Breast Cancer Care as a whole, including the financial aspects of this.

They regularly report to the Board of Trustees, which is ultimately responsible for ensuring organisational objectives are met and legal and financial obligations are fulfilled.

Meet our senior management team

Samia al Qadhi, Chief Executive 

Samia joined Breast Cancer Care as Chief Executive in 1994. She has a long-term involvement in the voluntary sector, particularly health and social care, and previously worked for six years in the HIV sector managing a range of direct services. Her interests include issues relating to people’s rights to healthcare treatment and information. She is also committed to improvements in management, social responsibility and creating a healthy working environment.

Judy Beard, Director of Fundraising and Marketing

Judy has made her career in the voluntary sector.  She learnt her trade as a fundraiser at Save the Children in the 1980s, moved to the British Red Cross in the 90s and then to the Tate as Director of Development. She was Director of Fundraising and Marketing at Macmillan for nine years, at the end of which she spent six months as acting Chief Executive. She moved into fundraising and management consultancy with the Management Centre, and then joined Imperial College as Director of Development. She is a trustee of the Disasters Emergency Committee.

Jane Hatfield, Director of Policy, Planning and Research 

Previously Director of Services at Breast Cancer Care, Jane's 20-year career in the voluntary sector has spanned both service delivery, and campaigning and policy work. Deeply committed to improving quality and standards in health and social care, Jane's department supports internal service improvements as well as campaigning for improvements in standards of care for people with breast cancer across the UK. From August 2011, Jane will be on maternity leave.

Liz Carroll, Director of Policy and Research (maternity cover)

Liz started nursing in London during the 1980s before moving to the charity sector in 1998. She joined Breast Cancer Care in 2002 and has been our Helpline Manager, Head of Clinical Services and Assistant Director of Services for the South of England and Wales. She retains responsibilities in the latter role while serving as a Director. With an active interest in politics, she is an elected member of her local parish council.

Graham Galvin, Director of Finance and Resources 

Graham is a chartered accountant by profession and has more than 12 years' experience of working with and within the not-for-profit sector as a finance professional. His experience includes roles as Finance and Resources Director at a number of charities. He also worked for several years for an accounting and consultancy practice that specialised in providing services to not-for-profits.

Diana Jupp, Director of Services 

Diana, who is an anthropologist, has worked with Breast Cancer Care for more than 10 years and her department is at the forefront of developing the charity’s services – all of which are free. Within her directorate is the Helpline, our website and online services, nurse education and training, publications and other information resources. Additionally, our national and regional offices report to her.

Dr Emma Pennery, Clinical Director 

A specialist breast care nurse for more than 14 years, Emma manages the team of clinical nurse specialists and heads the charity’s national training programme for health professionals. Her team provides clinical expertise for Breast Cancer Care and she is involved in research and project work. She represents the charity at key national events, delivers lectures and training.