Who We Are

Simon Russell - Trustee and Chairman

Simon’s interest in the Himalayan region began when he decided to sponsor a boy in Nepal in 1992. Since then, Simon has travelled extensively in Nepal and India and South America and has actively supported other charities before electing to set up COTH in 2006. Simon is married with three children and runs his own financial services company in London.
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Gina Parker - Trustee and Secretary

Gina’s passion for Nepal started in 2002 when she took a sabbatical and worked at a Nutrition Centre for malnourished children in Kathmandu. Gina is inspired by how much can be achieved with a lot of enthusiasm and a little money. Gina is married and is a Senior Partner in a Wealth Management organisation in the city managing the finances of highly successful individuals.
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Peter Russell - Trustee and Treasurer

Peter has over 30 years experience in business with companies such as ICI and BP and now runs his own technology-oriented events management business. He has travelled widely in South America, India, Nepal and Sri Lanka. Peter is married with two children and lives in Tunbridge Wells.
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