Our Executives and Trustees

Our Executive Leadership Team

Mark Moody, Chief Executive

My job is to lead a large number of extremely talented people who know more about their jobs than I do. That means leading everyone towards a common goal, creating the conditions to get the best out of our people, and making sure we never forget why we exist - which is to improve the lives of people who need our services. 

I grew up in Glenrothes, a ‘New Town’ in Fife during the 1980s and saw a lot of people get into trouble, and a lot more waste their talent simply because of where they were born or the circumstances they found themselves in. 

Drugs ruined lots of lives and killed people I knew, but I eventually realised that it didn’t have to be like this way. That’s why I’m interested in making sure people are judged by their potential, not their current situation. 

I ended up coming to London and - having joined as a volunteer in a needle exchange - discovered that I enjoyed meeting and trying to help people. I joined Change Grow Live as an arrest referral worker in September 2000 when we had about 40 staff in total.

I'm now the longest standing member of staff and have worked in too many jobs to mention which, I hope, means I have some idea of what people across the organisation need from a chief exec and leadership.

“At the start of my career I learned something that I will never forget. The people we meet in our services are not problems with legs - they're just people with problems.”

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Nic Adamson, Deputy Chief Executive

I feel incredibly lucky to have a role where I get to be involved in everything we do at Change Grow Live.

My job is all about guiding our strategy to ensure we’re always doing our best for the people and communities we support, coming up with good ideas, and working with amazing people to make those ideas happen.

Having worked in and led services, and sat on the policy and commissioning side, with the National Treatment Agency and Worcestershire County Council, I know how important it is to design services based on a deep understanding of people's and communities’ experiences and needs.

I grew up and still live in the Midlands, and I’ve been fortunate to have some great opportunities in life. But I’ve also seen many people who haven’t had those chances and have had a tough time because of things beyond their control. 

I can’t stand by and accept that, so for over 25 years, I’ve been working in roles and organisations that aim to change it.

“If we want to improve and save more lives, we have to change attitudes and remove the fear and shame we all experience when opening up about our problems. Nobody needs to or should have to face tough times alone.”

Dr Prun Bijral, Medical Director

I am committed to ensuring that treatment and care are safe, available, accessible, acceptable and of the highest quality. Staying on the frontline remains essential to me, grounding my work in the real experiences of those we serve, and I aim to make positive changes at both local and broader healthcare levels.

Since 2016, I have been the Medical Director at Change Grow Live, focusing on overseeing clinical quality and working to enhance service delivery.

My background is in supporting people who use substances, with experience in systems thinking, quality improvement and medical management. I work alongside others, harnessing data and technology to explore new ways of improving services and making a meaningful difference.

My ultimate goal is to ensure everyone has access to high-quality care, driven by principles of fairness, empowerment and respect. I aim to provide a service I would want for my loved ones, offering greater choice and timely access for all.

Bernie Casey, Executive Director

I look after the operational delivery of Change Grow Live's adult drug and alcohol services, making sure everyone gets the best possible experience and outcomes.

I have more than two decades' experience in treatment and social care, which gives me a good overview of the system and valuable insights into what makes a great service.

I started my career as a frontline practitioner with Change Grow Live and worked across a range of roles in the organisation before leaving in 2008 for a senior role at the National Treatment Agency. I was then appointed Head of Alcohol and Drugs for Public Health England, Eastern Region, providing specialist advice to a broad range of stakeholders on effective commissioning and delivery of evidence-based responses to drug and alcohol related harms.

I re-joined Change Grow Live in 2014, working with the Chief Executive and senior leaders during a period of rapid growth and transformation. That gave me the opportunity to explore how national organisations like ours can operate at scale whilst innovating and responding to local needs.

I have a keen interest in reducing the health and social harms caused by addiction. As a relational, people-focused leader, I am at my best when collaborating and learning from others to create the conditions in which everybody - especially people using services - can reach their full potential.

“It’s never too late to make a difference.”

Vicki Markiewicz, Executive Director

I’ve been an Executive Director at Change Grow Live since 2018 and now lead a team of Directors who look after our specialist operations including criminal justice, homelessness, employability, children and young people, smoking cessation, and services in Scotland.

I’m at my best in complex, fast-moving environments where I get the chance to solve some of the problems faced by the people who need our services. I see my role as creating the conditions for all of our staff and volunteers to thrive so that our services are as good as they possibly can be.

After taking a Master’s degree in Criminology at the University of Cambridge, much of my work has been at the intersection of the criminal justice system, drugs and alcohol policy, and service design and delivery. Past roles include working for the Home Office Drugs Prevention Advisory Service and managing Hertfordshire County Council’s crime and drugs strategy.

I believe that Change Grow Live has the greatest impact when we collaborate with others in and outside the sector. I am a proud member of Lord Timpson’s Drug and Alcohol Recovery Expert Panel, the HM Prison and Probation Service's Third Sector Advisory Group, and the Clinks Reducing Reoffending Leadership Board, representing the interests of third sector drug and alcohol providers that deliver services in the criminal justice system.

“I am driven by a belief that everybody has the capacity to make positive changes in their life, and that quality support at the right time and in the right place can make a real difference.”

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Martin Halliwell, Chief Finance Officer

I enjoy the variety and breadth of my role, working alongside the facilities, digital, data and finance teams. I love visiting our services and am energised by the care and support our teams provide to such a diverse group of service users. The ambition to better support more individuals using our services is palpable and I love the drive to look for improvements.

My journey started at my local comprehensive in Reading, before moving on to university and gaining my chartered accountancy qualification and an MBA in the early part of my career. I studied human geography and economics at college, and my conscience was always moved by the case studies of developing countries and some of the daily struggles faced by so many. I always remember my geography professor being so disappointed when I decided to train as a chartered accountant as he felt I could do something much more meaningful.

I picked up a wide variety of skills with companies including Procter and Gamble, Unilever and B&Q, and gained international experience, including working in Vietnam for two years. Based on some of my experiences in Vietnam – and my kids reflecting that they felt I could do something with more purpose – I decided to move to the charity sector in 2016. I joined British Red Cross as the CFO and led their social enterprise operations. After six years, I looked for a new opportunity. I was lucky to be offered the role at Change Grow Live, which resonates strongly with my values and feels like somewhere I can use my skills to have a positive impact.

Sue Shaw, Executive Director 

Sue is one of four Executive Directors responsible for service delivery at Change Grow Live. She has wide-ranging experience of social care and housing, including social work, housing advice, homelessness, special needs housing and teenage foster care. 

With a Diploma in Counselling Skills and a degree in Shiatsu, Sue is a firm believer in the need for a holistic approach to supporting individual recovery. She is passionate about providing an integrated approach that meets people's needs.

Alexandra Bode-Tunji, Chief People Officer

My role is to make sure our people functions, processes and systems help everyone who works and volunteers for us to deliver better outcomes for the people who use our services.

Since joining Change Grow Live’s Executive Leadership Team, I’ve been struck by the organisation’s commitment to Believe in People and its values. My ambition is for Change Grow Live to be a place where everyone experiences a sense of belonging and is able to learn, develop and grow so they can do their best work.

My career has taken me from housing and Transport for London to the higher education sector and the NHS, with roles covering people strategy, leadership, and learning and development, helping organisations through periods of change and transformation.

Having supported major NHS programmes, including the electronic prescribing and health inequalities framework, I have seen first-hand how important it is for organisations to put people – staff, volunteers and those who use services – at the heart of everything we do. This core principle has proven to be a critical success factor time and time again, and one I return to as I look forward to the next phase of Change Grow Live’s evolution.

“Changing the face changes nothing, but facing the change can change everything.”

Lee Phillips, Chief of Staff (Company Secretary)

I help the organisation run smoothly and stay ahead of our legal and governance responsibilities. I oversee our Assurance, Legal, and Executive Office functions, ensuring our Board and Executive Leadership Team have the clarity and confidence they need to make good decisions.

As Company Secretary, I help develop, monitor and administer our legal, corporate, governance and regulatory processes on behalf of the Board of Trustees and the Executive Leadership Team. This ensures we stay compliant and ahead of the curve. Think of me as the conductor of our organisational orchestra, navigating a complex environment to create a symphony of compliance and governance.

I have a strong background in support roles across the public and private sector, particularly at Board and Executive level. I thrive in situations that challenge me to think outside the box, and I’m passionate about creating simple solutions with minimal bureaucracy. I’ve been with Change Grow Live since 2013 and the organisation is very different to what it was then. But at its core, its unwavering commitment to the people and communities we support is something that motivates me greatly and is one of many reasons why I am still here!

Raised in Coventry during the 1980s and 1990s, I grew up as a young, working class, gay man navigating a rapidly changing social landscape, and so I learned the value of hard work and resilience early on. My dad, who ran a horse-riding school for disabled people, was my role model. His dedication to helping others, believing in people and making a difference in the community has deeply influenced my own path in life.

“We cannot let up in the fight for equality, fairness and justice. Even when, if not especially when, it is hard, or uncomfortable to talk about.” This is a quote from Kamala Harris, which I love, and really speaks to me, especially in the world we live in today.

Our Trustees

What the Board of Trustees does

Our Trustees are volunteers who have overall control of our charity and are responsible for making sure we do what we’re set up to do. This involves setting our strategic aims as a charity, making sure we manage our resources responsibly and that we’re complying with the law.

The Board is responsible for ensuring our charity’s purpose, values and culture are aligned and reflected in all our work. They lead our committees and make sure we’re clear on our standards and that our organisation is well-run, effective and accountable to the people who use our services and the public.

Members of our Board of Trustees subscribe to the Memorandum and Articles of Association of Change Grow Live. These describe our aims as a charity and what our trustees are financially liable for.

Meet the Trustees

Sue Killen, Chair

Sue joined the Board as Chair in December 2021. She also chairs the representative body for community pharmacy in England and the Katie Piper Foundation. She is the former vice-chair of Clarion Housing Group. She was previously the CEO of St John Ambulance. She also worked for over 20 years as a senior civil servant, including as a Director General at the Department for Transport and as the Director at the Home Office responsible for leading cross-departmental work for tackling drug misuse. She also led an independent review of children and young people’s palliative care for the Secretary of State for Health.

 Dr Caroline Shuldham, Vice Chair

Caroline is a registered nurse with a background in critical care and cardiac nursing. She is an independent consultant, with experience in clinical governance, management, research and teaching. She is a specially appointed commissioner at the Royal Hospital Chelsea and, was until recently, a non-executive director on the Board of Directors of RCNi (RCN Publishing Ltd of the Royal College of Nursing Group). Caroline has been an advisor on care matters to the trustees of a charity which provides independent living accommodation and a care home for older residents, and a non-executive director at a community care provider, where she chaired the Quality and Safety Committee. She was executive director of nursing and clinical governance at Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Foundation Trust.

Caroline has a strong commitment to the wellbeing and safety of patients and beneficiaries and to providing excellent care. In 2009, she was awarded an OBE for services to nursing and healthcare.

 

Richard Wilson, Trustee

Richard became a Trustee of Change Grow Live in September 2022 and chairs the Audit and Finance Committee. Richard is a Chartered Accountant and was, for many years, a partner in EY, from which he retired in 2020. He has experience working across a number of sectors.

Richard also serves as a Trustee at The Disabilities Trust, where he chairs the Audit and Risk Committee, and the charity Go Beyond, where he chairs the Finance Committee. He is also a Trustee of The Harpur Trust. Previously, Richard was a Trustee at Victim Support and The Challenge.

Tim Sampey, Trustee

Tim has worked in service user involvement and peer-led services since 2005. He uses his lived experience to inform his work, as a previous Service User Coordinator for Kensington and Chelsea, and brief stints as both a Recovery Worker and a Drugs Awareness Tutor for Westminster Adult Education Authority. He is currently Chief Executive for Build on Belief and a steering group member for the College of Lived Experience Recovery Organisations.

Tim is passionate about embedding the voice of lived experience in the wider treatment system and developing peer-led projects in partnership with that system to improve the health and wellbeing of people struggling with a substance use disorder.

Deborah Rozansky, Trustee

Deborah joined Change Grow Live as a Trustee in December 2021. She is currently the Head of Policy, Research, and Information at the Social Care Institute for Excellence. She leads a team supporting improvements in social care through evidence generation, knowledge translation, and policy influencing. Her experience includes conducting research studies and leading complex change programmes for the government and the NHS, including recent initiatives in integrated care.

Deborah previously held executive director roles at the Office for Public Management, the Health Foundation, and the Royal College of Nursing. She began her career as a civil servant working for the Medicare and Medicaid healthcare programmes in the USA. She was educated at Harvard University and UCLA, and she is currently completing an MSc in Healthcare and Design at Imperial College London.

Her previous appointments were with charities providing health, mental health, and social care services, including alcohol and drug treatment. She is an advocate for improving care quality through co-production with people who draw on services.

Craig Denholm, Trustee

Craig works as a consultant providing executive coaching to public sector leaders. He has extensive experience in developing and mentoring senior executives. Craig has also acted as an advisor during the development of public sector selection processes and the validation of new post-graduate level degree courses.

Before moving into consultancy, Craig served as a senior police officer, his last post being Deputy Chief Constable with Hampshire Constabulary.

Craig has a broad range of policing experience, both operational and in strategic development. He served as a chief police officer in three forces, including Commander in the Metropolitan Police Service. He led several national programmes, including the development of multi-agency mechanisms designed to support vulnerable individuals at risk of radicalisation into violent extremism.

Michael Vavakis, Trustee

Michael has spent more than 30 years of his career helping organisations to transform and create alignment between business strategy, culture, and business operations.

Michael has had an international career working in the USA, Asia, Australia, and Europe and has experienced the fast-paced environment of the IT industry in the Silicon Valley. He has driven economic and social impact to cities and communities through urban regeneration agendas across major global cities while working in the property industry.

He has been Chief People and Transformation Officer in a publicly listed company for over a decade as well as Chief Operating Officer.

Michael has experience working as a non-executive director in the Australian chapter of UN global compact, as well as in an advisory role with UK charities including Cartwheel Arts in the northwestern England. In 2023, Michael was appointed a Fellow (Enterprise Specialist) at the University of Melbourne, Faculty of Business and Economics. In partnership with the academic community, Michael is creating course content related to organisation strategy and leadership development delivered to corporate and executive audiences.

Jon Paull, Trustee

Jon has worked for the last 22 years building a number of successful energy companies, service innovators and disruptors across Australia and the UK. Jon played a key role in establishing leading Australian energy suppliers Engie Australia and Alinta East Coast retail, holding several senior roles across operations and customer experience.

Jon is currently the Chief Operating Officer of Octopus Energy Group. He has played a pivotal role in building and leading some of the most awarded and customer-obsessed teams, and is the architect behind Octopus Group’s famed operating model. Jon holds a Masters in Business Administration from La Trobe University and Chifley Business School.

Hamza Drabu, Trustee

Hamza is a commercial lawyer by background and the Head of Health at international law firm DAC Beachcroft LLP, where he sits on the Executive Board. 

His experience includes advising NHS commissioners and providers, medtech and digital health companies, independent health and social care operators, and voluntary sector organisations on commercial and regulatory issues. He is a regular author of articles within industry publications, and lectures on health law and strategy at NYU Law School. Hamza frequently speaks at global conferences on the commercial and regulatory issues facing the future of healthcare.

Victoria Steele, Trustee

Victoria joins us with 25 years of experience in strategic governance, regulatory compliance, and crisis management. Having started out as a community pharmacist, Victoria has a deep knowledge of the needs of people who are struggling with substance use and understands that life can take many twists and turns for anyone. 

For more than a decade, Victoria worked at Lloyds Pharmacy, in a range of roles spanning clinical governance, professional standards and superintendent pharmacist. She was responsible for the safety of more than ten million patients and led the development of the award-winning SaferCare patient safety programme. More recently, she was appointed to the board of Hallo Healthcare Group, where she provided leadership on governance and on patient safety in NHS settings, mental health services and the prison service.

Over the course of her career, Victoria has gained extensive experience of navigating intricate regulatory frameworks, ensuring organisations meet all legal and ethical standards while maintaining a focus on patient safety.

Angelene Woodland, Trustee

An accomplished leader and board executive, Angelene has over 25 years’ experience in growing organisations through effective brand, marketing, communications and public affairs strategies. She has an impressive track record of driving strategic change to improve outcomes for customers, drive commercial value, and of providing creative solutions within a complex organisational, regulatory and market context.

During her eight years at Bupa UK, Angelene defined and executed integrated marketing and communications strategies across all lines of business, launching a new brand platform and customer strategy to market, that resulted in strong commercial outcomes across both customer acquisition and retention metrics. Since April 2019, she has been the Chief Customer Officer at the British Business Bank, responsible for the Bank-wide brand and marketing strategy, internal and external communications, and public affairs.

While Angelene has worked across a wide variety of sectors, she has a passion for working for organisations that have a purpose and drive positive impacts for customers. She mentors female leaders and is an advocate for inclusive entrepreneurship.