Board

Imelda Redmond- Chair

Imelda Redmond joined Age UK East London as Chair of the Board of Trustees in February 2024. She has over 30 years experience of leading organisations in the charitable and not for profit sectors including Healthwatch England, children’s charities, Carers UK . She is passionate about ensuing that people are properly heard and represented in the design and delivery of services. She is a Non Executive member of North East London Integrated Care Board, Co Chair of the Health and Care Devolution Commission. She was awarded a CBE in the New Years Honours List for her services to reducing the impact of disadvantage.

Adrienne Policht

Adrienne Policht has worked in investment banking for 10 years, mainly focusing on risk management. Since moving to London 9 years ago, she has always resided in East London. Adrienne has volunteered for Age UK East London as a befriender and digital buddy. She is a trustee of several other charities and a school governor in Newham. 

Julia Casimo

Julia is an experienced Chartered Accountant and trustee. She lives locally in Wapping. In her previous career she ran a successful Chartered Accountancy firm specialising in tax, accounting, financial and compliance advice for owner managed businesses, not for profit organisations and charities. She is now a trustee of several charities focusing on improving the lives of disadvantaged people and local communities. 

Randal Smith

Randal runs a consultancy and has long experience working in local government in a number of roles mainly as a strategist and commissioner. He knows the East End well having lived in Tower Hamlets for 36 years and working for Hackney Council for 5 years.  He is passionate about organisations running effectively and efficiently. Randal is involved in the voluntary sector in different roles. He holds a PhD in African history and an MBA.

Teresa Christina O'Connor

Teresa has been a trustee since August 2021. As a lawyer for over 30 years, she is experienced in Charity Governance, compliance and contentious issues. Teresa has been on many committees and management teams in support of community groups and public service organisations. She was previously Head of Litigation and Regulatory at Zurich Financial Services and she also sat on the management committee of Zurich Municipal. Teresa’s own parents were greatly supported by Age UK and she wanted to give back by providing her legal and governance skills to the organisation. From her induction day with the charity, Teresa has been struck by the quality and diversity of service provided by the charity. She was excited to attend the launch of the Marie Lloyd centre and enjoys working with the current Chair and the CEO on the Age UK National changes. 

Zara King

Zara is a strategy and business development leader, with 13 years experience working within the healthcare industry. Zara is passionate about improving lives and has also been a Governor in her local NHS Trust. Zara has a BSc in Economic History from LSE.