The Shaping Team are pleased to announce that Yvonne Clay has been named as the new Co-Chair of our Board of Directors alongside existing Co-Chair Mark Waldron.
Yvonne was previously Non-Executive Director for Marketing on the board, and is replacing Simon Barrable, who decided to step down from the role earlier this year. She is also the Centre Director of Gunwharf Quays.
Yvonne said “I’m honoured to be appointed Co-Chair of Shaping Portsmouth. I’m hugely passionate about our fantastic city, and I’m excited to help lead an organisation that’s deeply committed to empowering communities, supporting local businesses, and driving positive change. Together with our partners and volunteers, I look forward to taking a more strategic approach in shaping a future where Portsmouth continues to thrive as a vibrant, inclusive and opportunity-rich city.”
Mark adds “I am delighted that Yvonne is joining me as co-chair of Shaping Portsmouth – it is an honour for me to hold this position and I know that Yvonne feels the same. She has shown her passion to make Portsmouth a better place in both her previous role on the Shaping board and through the ‘day job’ with Landsec at Gunwharf Quays. I very much look forward to continuing to work beside her and the whole Shaping family as we join together to drive a better future for our city and the people who make it so special.”