Graham Hodgkin
Chair of Board of Trustees
An experienced leader, Graham has held a number of executive and non-executive roles across the financial services, charity and social enterprise sectors. He is currently a Managing Director at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, and leads their Communications and Corporate Social Responsibility efforts across Europe, Middle East and Africa.
He was previously the Chief Executive Office at London’s Air Ambulance, and simultaneously, for their Institute of Pre-Hospital Care. As CEO, he led the successful transformation of the advanced trauma team charity, culminating in the acquisition of a much-needed second medical helicopter for London. He was also a Director of the Association of Air Ambulances and a Trustee for the national AAA charity, and a non-executive Director for Resonance Ltd, a UK social investment company. He is also a trained Mental Health First Aider and a member of the Advisory Board for City Mental Health Alliance.
Outside work, Graham is a married to a trauma doctor and is the proud dad of two grown up children. His life isn’t entirely pain free as he is a lifelong supporter of Brighton & Hove Albion FC and a keen road cyclist.
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