Our Board of Directors

With over 20 years of experience in the banking industry, Ash Mohammed is an accomplished Senior Leader with a decade of proven success in driving operational excellence and innovative risk management across a large organisation. As the Head of Operational Risk Frameworks, Systems and Insights, Ash is responsible for shaping, implementing, and continuously enhancing risk strategies and frameworks that support sustainable business growth and resilience.

Beyond his corporate leadership, Ash is deeply committed to social impact. He serves as Chair of Move On, a charity dedicated to empowering young people and vulnerable individuals to build brighter futures. He is also a Board Member of NatWest Social and Community Capital, helping to promote inclusive finance and community development through ethical and responsible investment.

Ash combines strategic thinking with a people-first approach, fostering collaboration, innovation, and integrity in everything he does.

Ian joined Move On’s board in the summer of 2025. He is an experienced investment professional and senior leader, with over three decades of experience, working as portfolio manager and team leader at firms including Janus Henderson and Trillium Asset Management. Ian is also an active Angel Investor, holds several NED and advisory board positions and is involved with several charities.

Director of Student Systems and Administration at the University of Edinburgh, Lisa Dawson is an experienced manager with more than ten years’ experience combined across business process improvement, software innovation and development, network infrastructure and project management. She has worked in both public sector and financial services before finding a passion for Education within FE and now HE. Lisa’s expertise has led her to specialise in innovative developments to support the student experience which have been recognised by Scottish Government, Scottish Funding Council, Jisc and UCISA. Her combination of technology, social and digital skills coupled with effective communication builds positive relationships enabling her to lead and motivate teams to successfully meet strategic objectives.

Helen worked for 35 years in the Edinburgh Financial Services and FinTech markets. She was a Change Management and IT professional, leading teams in major transformative initiatives.

She has now retired from paid employment to concentrate more on family, volunteering and travel.

David joined the Move on board in July 2021 having previously served on the SEAF advisory board since 2020. Professionally he spent many years working in global leadership roles for major industrial companies, mainly in supply and manufacturing. More recently after “retiring” from his executive role, David has focused on mentoring young people in business and also investing, advising and mentoring tech start up companies throughout the UK.

A corporate lawyer for many years in private practice as a partner of an Edinburgh and Glasgow law firm, Stuart has considerable experience in working with businesses of all types in assisting clients achieve their goals by providing sound legal advice and acting as a trusted counsel to clients in helping identify opportunities and protecting business value. Although having worked principally in the private commercial sector, he has acted for many leading Scottish charities, advising on regulatory and compliance matters. In addition, he has a keen interest in education and training, having held a number of positions, including senior tutor at the University of Edinburgh in the postgraduate course in legal practice, external examiner at Glasgow and Edinburgh Universities, trainer/lecturer on courses and training schemes operated by Central Law Training Glasgow.

Accomplished Director and Board Advisor with extensive experience in delivering independent oversight and effective governance to help organisations achieve their strategic objectives. Offers strong strategic insight, objective challenge, and sound financial stewardship to support informed and accountable board decision-making. Provides expert guidance on risk management and regulatory compliance, contributing to enhanced operational performance and long-term resilience.

Brings a broad perspective through deep knowledge and experience beyond finance, enabling a well-rounded understanding of organisational dynamics and the external environment. Skilled in fostering clear, constructive communication with colleagues and stakeholders, building strong relationships that support collaboration and problem-solving. Known for a positive, solutions-oriented approach and open communication style that promotes effective resolution of key issues. Maintains focus on what truly matters, filtering out distractions and ensuring that decisions are grounded, timely, and aligned with organisational goals.

He has retired from full time work and is reconnecting with his passion for photography and travel.