Our Trustee Board members are volunteers who use their skills, knowledge and experience to help guide and govern Citizens Advice Hounslow. They work with Aiman Elal, our Chief Executive Officer and other staff to shape strategy and give direction.
- Chris Albrow – Joint Chair
Chris Albrow – Joint Chair
I was a student at The Royal Academy of Music for piano. Gaining LRAM (London Royal Academy of Music) – the degree. I joined the Metropolitan Police in 1964 and served on the Flying Squad, Royalty protection and the Serious Crime squad. I left the police in 1974 and entered the banking and insurance arm of a City Merchant bank progressing to an independent financial adviser in 1977 which remains so today. I obtained the following qualifications: Dip FA -Diploma for Financial Advisers; LIBF – London Institute of Banking and Finance. I paint in water colour and the sale proceeds from exhibitions are distributed between specific Registered Charities.
- John Murray – Joint Chair
John Murray – Joint Chair
I am a retired Compliance Consultant (overseeing the provision of financial advice by independent advisers) and its documentation, having spent 58 years in financial services. I am also a Metropolitan Police Volunteer with 55 years service to date, which includes 37 years as a Special constable. I work actively with my Police ward, and the local SMT of Richmond’s borough. I also sit on Richmond’s Safer Neighbourhood Board, and I am part of its executive. I sit on several local committees working with the Police, NHS, Trading Standards etc to educate and improve knowledge in Richmond Borough about being safe and avoiding scams. I also assist the Police with presentations on scams to local residents.
I am very proud to be a Trustee of Hounslow CAB whose staff work very hard to provide an excellent local service to residents.
- Brenda Otto – Treasurer
Brenda Otto – Treasurer
- Muneeb Gill – Trustee
Muneeb Gill – Trustee
As a qualified Solicitor, in 2011 I become the head of the largest department in the firm. Thereafter, I became Partner at the firm in 2016. Specialising in Housing Law and has represented tenants, lessees and various London local authorities. I have a particular interest in possession, homelessness, disrepair, unlawful eviction, injunctions and anti-social behaviour cases. I have a passion to help the most vulnerable in society and have considerable experience in all landlord and tenant matters. I also have a wealth of experience in Judicial Review proceedings of decisions by public bodies in the High Court. I am committed to assisting the underprivileged in the community and thrives on achieving the best possible outcomes for my clients.
- Jamal Saad – Trustee
Jamal Saad – Trustee
- Ifeoma Williams – Trustee
Ifeoma Williams – Trustee