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Board changes at Carnegie UK

  • Carnegie UK
  • 15 July 2026
  • 2 minute read

Five trustees have stepped down from the board of Carnegie UK after completing their terms of office for the organisation.

Professor Mark Shucksmith OBE is stepping down after ten years of service, including two years as Deputy Chair. William Perrin is stepping down after eight years. Colin Firth, George Murray and Christine McLaughlin are stepping down after six years on the board.

These trustees have made a significant contribution to Carnegie UK’s work, bringing insight, challenge and support across a wide range of areas, including public policy, governance and organisational development. All trustees are moving away from the organisation after successfully completing their respective terms in office.

David Emerson, Chair of Carnegie UK, said: “I would like to express my sincere thanks to Mark, William, Colin, George and Christine for their outstanding contribution to Carnegie UK. Between them, they have given many years of thoughtful leadership, support and challenge to the organisation, helping to guide us through an important period of growth and change. We are incredibly grateful for their commitment and everything they have brought to the board.”

The foundation has also announced the appointment of a new trustee, Abigail Clark, who joined their board in June 2026.

Abigail is an experienced Chief Financial Officer with a global background in investment management and a portfolio career spanning executive and non-executive roles. She is a Scottish Chartered Accountant and has worked for organisations including KPMG, Scottish Widows, Christian Salvesen and Franklin Templeton Investments. Abigail brings extensive experience in finance, governance, risk management and organisational leadership.

David Emerson said: “We are pleased to welcome Abigail Clark as a new trustee. Abigail brings a wealth of insight and experience, and we look forward to the insight she will add to our board as we continue our work to put wellbeing at the heart of government decision-making across the UK and Ireland.”