Meet the Trustees

Babloo became Chairman of the Group in November 2013, after nearly 35 years with global consulting firm Towers Watson.

During his career there, Babloo was Managing Director of Towers Watson’s business in Europe, the Middle East and Africa and a member of the group’s Executive Committee.

Patrick joined B&CE in 1985 and became Chief Executive Officer in October 2012. He has been instrumental in driving the business forward, including the launch of The People’s Pension, and in shaping the Group’s overall strategy.

Patrick sits on the Board of Directors for B&CE Insurance Ltd and B&CE Financial Services Ltd companies.

Robert (Bob) started out in the construction industry as a bricklayer, and was appointed as the T&G National Secretary for the construction industry in 1998.

Bob holds numerous positions of responsibility including Director of Constructing Better Health and Board Member of the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) Construction Skills Council.

David has spent his working life in construction, starting out as an apprentice in Carpentry and Joinery. Since then, he has managed a Craft Training Centre and worked as a Training Manager for a national contractor.

He has also been Chairman of the Scottish Building Apprentice & Training Council and President of the Scottish Building Federation.

John is Director of B&CE Insurance Ltd and B&CE Financial Services Ltd and Chairman of Group Audit & Risk Committee. John sits on the Board of Considerate Constructors Scheme and the Construction Industry Publications.

He trained as a Chartered Accountant and later held board-level commercial and financial positions with UK companies.