Andrew is a familiar face in the UK wine industry. He lives in London where he is Managing Director of The Wine Fusion, a creative wine production company which he founded in 2008. In that capacity he has made many buying trips to South Africa. His involvement with Bright Start is his way of trying to make a small difference, and to give something back to a special place that has brought him so many amazing memories over the years. In his spare time, he enjoys cooking, travelling, theatre and music.

Tony enjoyed a successful career in electronic publishing, leading around 500 people as Global Head of Sales across Bureau van Dijk’s 30 offices worldwide. He and his wife Claire sponsor Bright Start kids and fund the Brian Cooper Scholarship at Durham University, in honour of Claire’s father. Tony has recently been inducted into the Worshipful Company of Woolmen, one of the oldest livery companies of the City of London, through which he hopes to be able support many good causes with a particular focus on the environment and sustainability.

 London-based Kathy has spent 30 years providing PR and marketing services to both the corporate and charity sectors. She also worked briefly at Bright Start in South Africa as a fundraiser prior to her relocation to the UK in 2019.

Having served as a headteacher for almost thirty years, Wendy continues to keep active in a range of educational contexts. She enjoys Coaching and mentoring School Leaders, supporting schools and academies as a trustee and by providing training events and programmes. She also works as an Associate and Professional Tutor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Cambridge.  Wendy has visited South Africa many times over the years and regards it as a “home from home”, because the people are so welcoming