Catharine Brown
Chief Executive
Catharine joined St John’s as interim CEO in July 2024, having previously been on the trustee board for 8 months. She previously worked as Chief Executive of Designability, a national disability charity based in Bath. She is also an experienced charity trustee, having been on the board of Bath Festivals Trust and ActionAid UK.
Caroline Bee
Finance Director
Caroline joined St John’s Foundation as Director of Finance in 2019 and heads up the Finance, Property, and Governance teams. She is responsible for day-to-day finances, compliance and strategic finance as well as being our executive lead for both the operational and investment property portfolio
Laura Alexander
Director of Commercial Operations
Laura joined St John’s in 2023 and oversees the trading company’s commercial enterprises including the House of St John’s, a co-working and events space on Queen Square, and St Catherine’s, a luxury apartment complex. As Director of Commercial Operations, Laura manages the charity’s commercial interests and opportunities.
