Staff and Directors

Republic is a democratic organisation, governed by a Board of Directors who are elected each year from among the membership.

We employ two full-time members of staff and rely on the support of a number of dedicated volunteers.

If you would like to find out more about becoming a Director of Republic please get in touch.

Staff

Graham Smith is Republic's Campaign Manager and Executive Officer, and has worked full-time for the organisation since mid-2005. Graham's background is in party political campaigning and the corporate sector. He has held the post of Campaign Manager since mid 2005.

James Gray is Development and Membership Manager, responsible for recruitment and fundraising. James has worked for Republic since March 2008. His background is in the charity sector.

Board of Directors

Republic's Board of Directors is elected by the membership and our current Board comes from a range of backgrounds.

John Campbell, our Executive Chair, has been a member of Republic since 1998 and a member of the Board since 2002. He was a veterinary surgeon in private practice for 15 years, then MAFF/Defra for 24 years, and is now a veterinary consultant and partner in a firm of Independent Financial Advisors.

Charles Brooker (Vice-Chair) had a career in the Trust Company of a major clearing bank, where he retired as a manager. He has been a member of a local authority and an active member of the Scout Association over many years.

John Tarrington (Treasurer) joined Republic three years ago and became a Director in 2006. John is a qualified economist and accountant and recently retired after a long career within several international and UK organizations in financial management and corporate governance.

Other directors have backgrounds in business, finance, academia, IT and political campaigning. They represent the full spectrum of political opinion and social backgrounds and ages range from mid-twenties to early seventies.

The full list of Directors and Staff

1. John Campbell (Executive Chair)
2. Charles Brooker (Vice-Chair)
3. John Tarrington (Treasurer)
4. Jeffrey Blay
5. Suzanne Campbell
6. Joe Coten
7. Ann Darnbrough (second from right)
8. Peter Hartley
9. Derek Kinrade (left)
10. Charlie Kiss
11. Cyril Meadows
12. Scott Reeve
13. Emily Robinson (second from left)
14. Gareth Robson (right)
15. Graham Smith (Campaign Manager and Executive Officer)

To find out more about how Republic is governed visit the Governance page.