Business Beats Cancer West of England

Chief Executive at Destination Bristol

“For many years, following bereavement in my own family, I have been a great supporter of the work done by Cancer Research UK. I am hoping now to contribute directly myself.”

Board member since 2018

Originally trained as a graphic designer and in 1979 founded Proctor + Stevenson, then Intimis and became Director of Ian Proctor Designs. His passion is design and his belief that British design is, and should be, world leading. Roger is an advocate of design as a catalyst for positive change economically, culturally and socially. P+S operates across Europe, North America, the Middle and Far East, exporting 75% with 65 staff. Roger is married to Gina with four grown up children and lives near Wells. Former board member of South West Design Programme and worked with the European Commission to case study best practice in collaboration between the design industry, education and government. Became Chair Design South West and former Chairman and joint founder, West of England Design Forum. Designer’s Representative on the International Topper Class Association, promoting youth sail training globally. Honorary Degree from the University of the West of England for the promotion of closer links between the design industry and education.

Board member since 2020

Executive Search Consultant at Moon Consulting Executive

“My motivation is to help raise money towards the research that Cancer Research UK do to help more and more people survive cancer. After losing five members of my close family to this dreadful disease I hope in time this can be achieved with my help and contribution.”

Board member since 2018

M&A Director at A-Gas International

“I am proud to be involved with a brilliant charity helping to beat cancer.  Our fundraising on a local basis will be directly used to support research in this region.”

Board member since 2018

Business Development Manager, Proctor & Stevenson Ltd

“It may sound a little cliched, but more than anything I’d like to help raise awareness as much as possible, it really feels like with modern medicine, we’re closer than ever to helping more and more people, and it’s so important to keep that momentum going. If we can help the scientific community get one step closer, or support those going through treatment in any way, it’s time well spent.“
 

Steve Anderson Dixon is the CEO of JBP Associates Ltd a strategic comms agency advising businesses on Public Relations, Stakeholder Engagement, Public Affairs & Crisis Management. Steve is also the Chairman of the Board of the British Veterinary Association, the largest membership body for UK vets.

Prior to his role at JBP, Steve spent nearly 40 years in mainstream media and was the Divisional Managing Director of Northcliffe Media across the South West & Wales which included the Bristol Post, Western Daily Press, Western Morning News & Bath Chronicle. Steve then took up the position as MD and then Chief Operating Officer for Trinity Mirror where he was responsible for many iconic media brands such as The Western Mail (the national newspaper for Wales) The Manchester Evening News, Liverpool Echo, Birmingham Post & Mail and the Newcastle Chronicle. 
 

Jo Wren is the Director at Maia Growth Partners: “My father lost his battle with cancer at the age of 49, so I feel passionate about trying to make a difference in the search for prevention through greater understanding of this disease.”