Neil joined the board in 2008 as an employer nominated trustee.
He is a solicitor and was Managing Partner of Dickinson Dees LLP for 10 years to 2008.
Dickinson Dees LLP is one of the largest regional law firms in the country being based in Newcastle upon Tyne with offices in Teesside,
York and London. Neil is now Senior Counsel with that firm and also undertakes a number of roles outside the firm
working with the North East business community.