Meet the Board

Our Board brings together experience and expertise to guide Firstport. We have been actively working towards a more inclusive board, ensuring our governance reflects the communities and social enterprises we support.

Al Donald

Angel investment expert and startup funding advisor.

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Al Donald

Anna Colombatti (she/her)

Anna is a chartered investment professional passionate about impact investing and leading ESG at AXA Multi Managers.

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Anna Colombatti (she/her)

Carlos Cabezon (he/him)

Carlos is an accomplished executive, entrepreneur, and board advisor with over 25 years of experience across the Technology and Human Resources sectors.

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Carlos Cabezon (he/him)

Cecilia Righini (they/them)

Cecilia Righini is the Founder and Creative Director of Studio Lutalica, a non-profit design practice focused on inclusive, accessible and sustainable outcomes.

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Cecilia Righini (they/them)

Ifeyinwa Kanu

Ifeyinwa is the founder and CEO of IntelliDigest Ltd.

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Ifeyinwa Kanu

Juliana Amaral (she/her)

Juliana Amaral is Chief Executive Officer at Borders Community Action, driving change and advocating for sustainable growth across the third sector.

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Juliana Amaral (she/her)

Lee Fitzpatrick (he/him)

Lee is the co-founder and Managing Director of Zebra Growth.

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Lee Fitzpatrick (he/him)

Matthew Foulds (he/him)

Matt has an extensive background in social enterprise and community business, having co-founded and led two organisations in the Health and Wellbeing and Grocery Retail industries.

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Matthew Foulds (he/him)

Matty Dixon

Matty is the founder of Sheep in Wolf’s Clothing Brewery, backing inclusive employment and flavourful session beers.

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Matty Dixon

Professor Mark J. Biggs CEng FIChemE (he/him) – Chair

Professor Biggs has served as Associate Principal at Heriot-Watt University since April 2024. Previously, he served as Vice-Principal, Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor.

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Professor Mark J. Biggs CEng FIChemE (he/him) – Chair

Sheena Boyd (she/her)

Sheena is the operational lead for New Cumnock Development Trust, a community-led charity aiming to regenerate its village.

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Sheena Boyd (she/her)