Prof Maurizio Bragagni Esq OBE – Trustee and Chairman
Prof. Bragagni and his wife Alessandra have established the Esharelife Foundation, showcasing their commitment to philanthropy. Since 2015, Prof. Bragagni has served as Chairman, diligently spearheading the foundation’s operations with his astute leadership and invaluable guidance. He is always eager to learn and constantly hones his skills. As part of this commitment, he successfully finished the 2021 Leadership Programme of the Centre for Charity Effectiveness (CCE), BAYES Business School, City University.
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Mrs Alessandra Bragagni-Romeo – Trustee and Co-Founder
Alessandra Bragagni-Romeo is a Co-Founder of Esharelife Foundation and the main Patron of Esharelife. Her desire to provide children with a better education motivates her active involvement in charity.
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Dr Domenico Aiello – Vice-President
Dr Aiello has collaborated with the Esharelife Foundation since the charity’s founding. He has supported the foundation by promoting the charity and raising awareness about its noble causes. In recognition of his dedication and enthusiastic involvement with the Foundation’s activities, in 2015, Esharelife’s Board of Trustees appointed him as Vice Chair of the Esharelife Foundation.
Dr Aiello has a background in finance and is advising small and medium-sized enterprises on how to grow their business. He lives in Sardinia with his family and is keen on spending his free time helping others. Read more
Miss Giulia Bragagni – Trustee
Giulia, currently enrolled at Felsted School, embodies the rich tradition of responsibility within the Bragagni family. Embracing this legacy, Giulia, having surpassed 16 years, actively engages in family charity and business endeavours. Read more …
Mr Neil Ancell – Trustee, Safeguarding Lead and Proposed Authorised Official
Mr Ancell was appointed to the Board of Trustees in 2015. Neil acts as the safeguarding lead and proposed authorised official for the charity. He is a Non-Executive Director of Tratos, a position he has held since stepping down as the Chief Executive of North West Cables at the point of acquisition by Tratos. Prior to his role at North West Cables, Neil was also involved with Greengate Cables and Sterling Cables. Neil has gained an innate knowledge and experience of most aspects of electrical cable manufacturing over his many years of experience within the industry.
Mr John Light – Trustee and Responsible Person
John Light was appointed to the Board of Trustees in 2015 and acts as the proposed responsible person. His passion for charitable initiatives brought him to collaborate with Esharelife Foundation since its inception. Mr Light has always worked in the cable industry, firstly he worked with AEI Cables then he moved to Anixter. In 1982, he started working for Tratos, and in 2013, following an inter-group reorganisation, he was appointed as a Non-Executive Director.
Mr Enrico Scambia – Trustee
After graduating from the University of Pisa with an engineering degree, Mr Scambia worked as a graphic designer in Italy. In 2010, he moved to London and became one of the Directors of Tratos UK Ltd. His passion for charitable initiatives brought him to collaborate with the Esharelife project since its inception. His extensive experience and knowledge in marketing and communication, which he applied to set up the charity’s digital infrastructure, were further enriched by attending the 2021 Leadership Programme at the Centre for Charity Effectiveness (CCE), BAYES Business School, City University. Mr Scambia was appointed to the Board of Trustees in 2015.
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Mr Kevin Martin – Trustee and Treasurer
Mr Martin acts as the Finance Director and Treasurer of Esharelife Foundation. In addition, Kevin takes on the role of the Foundation nominee and proposed authorised officials. He has worked in the financial sector for over 30 years, supporting various organisations, including both commercial and non-commercial businesses. Since 2015, he has collaborated with the Foundation and was subsequently appointed to the Esharelife Board, where he oversees the financial aspects.
Cav Zilah Skerritt – Trustee
After graduating from Greenwich University, Ms Skerritt undertook a variety of roles within the administrative sector, reporting to a CEO and top executives. Her strong organisational skills were sharpened by completing the 2021 Leadership Programme of the Centre for Charity Effectiveness (CCE), BAYES Business School, City University. Read more
