New Appointments to the VSC Board of Trustees

The VSC is delighted to welcome two new Members to the Board of Trustees.

We are pleased to introduce Katy Gent, an experienced lawyer, currently working in the Civil Service as a legal adviser to the UK Government. Katy is a military spouse with a young child, and cares deeply about the Armed Forces community. She is well versed in the challenges faced by serving families and has a special interest in supporting them. Katy became a Trustee on 28th October 2024.

We also extend a warm welcome to Joanne Taylor-Stagg, a seasoned hospitality professional with a range of experience across branded and independent hotels. She is currently the General Manager of the five-star Athenaeum Hotel & Residences in Mayfair, London. Joanne is a Fellow of the Institute of Hospitality, a Master Innholder, and an Innholders’ Scholar. Growing up in South Africa shaped her beliefs, she aspires to lead her hotel with an Ubuntu philosophy, summed up as “I am because you are”. Ubuntu has underpinned the way she supports her teams to deliver exceptional results; with record breaking revenue and profits, exceeding both guest and team satisfaction indexes. It has also led to her passion for ESG, a subject she is expanding her knowledge on. Outside of the hotel, Joanne is an avid cyclist. Although since becoming a dog parent, cycling has taken a bit of a backseat. Joanne became a Trustee in October 2024.

We are excited to benefit from the expertise and perspectives Katy and Joanne bring to the VSC.