1 December 2025

Royal Trinity Hospice has appointed three new Trustees to the Board following an open recruitment process.

The appointments of Nicholas Bull, Richard Hudson and Matt Passante further build on the expertise and experience of Trinity’s existing Board of Trustees. Their appointments have been confirmed by the Board and take effect from 1 December 2025.

Professor Suzanne Shale, Chair of the Board of Trustees, said:

“I am thrilled to welcome Nicholas, Richard and Matt to Trinity’s Board of Trustees and look forward to working with them.

That we are able to bring on board such outstanding candidates is testament to the esteem that Trinity is held in, and Nicholas, Richard and Matt’s passion for ensuring that Trinity’s long-term sustainability and impact is preserved.”

The appointments are a key element of the Board’s plan to retain a skill mix and in-depth knowledge of the organisation among trustees, prior to the terms of trustees Gerry Manley, James Piper (Honorary Treasurer), and Alison Petit expiring in the next 12-18 months.

Nicholas Bull

Nicholas Bull graduated from Exeter University and, after qualifying as a Chartered Accountant, had a 30 year career in banking living in London, Sydney, Singapore and Hong Kong.

He then pursued a non-executive career, serving as Chairman of the investment trust Fidelity China Special Situations plc and as Senior Independent Director of Coats Group plc, both FTSE 250 companies. He was also chairman of hotel group, De Vere, and chairman of investor relations firm, Smith’s Corporate Advisory.

He was a member of the Council of Exeter University, a trustee of the Camborne School of Mines Trust and an associate governor of Greig City Academy in Haringey, North London. He was Master of his livery company, the Tallow Chandlers, in 2015.

Nicholas is currently a trustee of the Creative Education Trust, a multi-academy trust with 17 academies; a member of the Advisory Panel of the charity INTO University; and a Trustee Emeritus of the Design Museum in London.

Richard Hudson BSc, ACA

Richard is a senior executive and board advisor with over 30 years’ experience in private equity, consulting, and business transformation. He is an Operating Partner at CVC Capital Partners, supporting portfolio boards in growing sustainably and delivering long-term value.

Previously a Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company and Partner at Alvarez & Marsal, Richard has led major transformation and restructuring programmes across the UK and Europe. He is a qualified Chartered Accountant and brings deep expertise in strategy, governance, and organisational performance, with a passion for helping organisations achieve meaningful, lasting impact.

Richard lives in Clapham with his wife and three children.

Matt Passante

Matt Passante has been a Managing Director in Global Markets at BNP Paribas since August 2023. Previously, he held similar roles at Citigroup and Deutsche Bank and began his financial career in Equity Trading at Goldman Sachs in NY. Prior to that, Matt served for five years as a US Army Officer. He holds an MBA from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Science degree from the United States Military Academy at West Point.

Matt has been involved with Royal Trinity Hospice in various capacities since 2014, most recently serving as co-chair of the Every Person Matters Campaign. He and his wife live in Wandsworth and have three grown children.

**Committees

• Nicholas Bull will join the Fundraising Development Committee and the Finance and Resources Committee
• Richard Hudson will join the Finance and Resource Committee
• Matt Passante will join the Fundraising Development Committee