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.
Grzegorz Fraczek
Grzegorz Fraczek is a Chartered Accountant with 12 years of experience in financial services. He is passionate about supporting community initiatives and is committed to leveraging his financial expertise to help advance the strategic goals of Age UK East London, ensuring the charity’s ongoing success and impact. Grzegorz holds a Master’s degree in Finance and Accounting and Bachelor’s degree in International Relations.
Jayne Davis
Jayne relocated to London from Bath earlier in 2024 and now lives in Southwark with her husband. She has been in education for 30 years and has been a senior leader for over 15. Jayne has extensive experience in educating and safeguarding children, young people, adults and vulnerable adults and has a passion for working to ensure that people of all ages can live without risk of harm or abuse.
Paul Oliver
Paul Oliver joined the Age UK East London Board in January 2025. Paul has worked as Chief Financial Officer and Finance Director for several Health and Social Care providers. Paul spent most of his career in Telecoms as Director of Strategy with BT. Paul is committed to working in social care to improve the services delivered to vulnerable people. Paul is a qualified accountant and alumnus of Green Templeton College, Oxford
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.