Trustees

Sarah Branquinho, Chair of Trustees
Sarah Branquinho is a businesswoman and was involved in founding Lotus Flower Trust after her son had a life-changing experience working on a school in the Himalayas with John Hunt. She is an active fund raiser for the Trust and visits projects in development whenever possible.

Erik Juul-Mortensen
Erik Juul-Mortensen, a founding Trustee, has enjoyed a successful career in international business and is currently President of a global trade association representing brands in the $49bn international duty free industry. The Association supports many charities and has funded 4 schools through Lotus Flower Trust

John Wilbourn
John Wilbourn is a retired international business manager, having worked in both East and West Africa, South America, the Far East and the Indian sub-continent. Since retirement he has worked with several charities and educational establishments in the UK and overseas. He has also held governorships in five state schools.

Dr Ann Hunt
Dr Ann Hunt is a retired Community Paediatrician who has worked with Lotus Flower Trust as a Trustee and office support since it’s inception. For 6 years after retiring she was the Medical Advisor and Education Manager in a Leadership Development charity working in India and other developing countries.

Dr Jamie Hill
Dr Jamie Hill did VSO in Thailand as a school leaver before university and medical school;  he served a short service commission as a doctor in the Royal Navy before entering General Practice in Scotland. Jamie has been able to contribute expeditionary medical experience to the Trust.