Business Beats Cancer North East brings together business leaders to raise vital funds for Cancer Research UK’s research in North East England.
The dedicated team at Cancer Research UK’s Newcastle Centre are experts in a wide range of disciplines including:
clinical trials
drug discovery
radiotherapy
Our researchers are focussing on brain, blood, liver, bowel, and children’s cancers.
Newcastle University is also an academic partner of Newcastle Horizons, working together to translate discoveries from basic and clinical research into new breakthrough drugs. Our Senior Research Nurse in Newcastle facilitates the delivery of high-quality clinical trials and studies, getting new treatments into the clinic sooner.
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Suzannah is a Senior Research Associate at CRUK’s Newcastle Drug Discovery Unit, developing kinder, smarter cancer treatments and helping bridge cutting‑edge research with vital supporter engagement.
Graeme, managing director of Wearside Executive, draws on his experience of cancer at 18 to motivate his role on the board, helping continue vital work and raise funds for the Newcastle Research Centre.
Linda is CEO of New College Durham Academies Trust with nearly 30 years in education. She is passionate about raising awareness of cancer’s impact and supporting vital research carried out in Newcastle.
Helen is passionate about making the North East a great place to live, supporting innovative STEM work and helping tackle the region’s health and other inequalities.
Chris’s father survived major cancer surgery during his childhood which deeply shaped his family. His support now is his way of giving something back.
After losing her parents in 2021 and 2023, Lorraine is committed to supporting CRUK and helping bring new targeted treatments to patients. She’s driven to raise funds so families have more time together.
Kirsty, a chartered marketer at O, is dedicated to fundraising after losing her dad to bowel cancer. With a hereditary family history, she’s driven to raise vital funds to support families like hers.
Scott supports Business Beats Cancer North East after seeing loved ones affected by cancer. A Chartered Financial Planner with 30 years’ experience, he lives in Cullercoats with his wife Kelly and their two children.
Dave was inspired to join the board after seeing the dedication of the Cancer Research UK Newcastle Centre. As Managing Director at Teleperformance, he brings strong leadership and strategic expertise to the cause.
Nicola joined the board to help raise vital funds in the fight against cancer. A Director at AAF Europe, she is driven after losing family members and her mother’s recent diagnosis - someone she calls her hero.
Shelley, a senior leader at Pulman Group, brings her experience and passion as a two‑time breast cancer survivor and BRCA2 carrier. She is committed to supporting research and improving outcomes across the North East.
Vikki joined Business Beats Cancer North East in memory of her father, using her passion and network to support local research. She is Marketing Director at TVG and a CIM Fellow with strong commercial expertise.
The Business Beats Cancer North East board is one of a growing network of boards across the UK. Each board organises an exciting annual fundraising event that brings together businesses across our region to beat cancer.
Bringing together business leaders from cities across the UK to host prestigious fundraising events and support life-saving cancer research.
