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Smaller Earth Announce Appointees to New EOT Trustee Board
Following the news of becoming an employee-owned trust, Smaller Earth is delighted to announce the Trustees appointed to oversee the long-term direction of the business.
The Trustees ensure that, as an employee-owned trust, the leadership decisions align with the employees' best interests and the business's long-term future. This includes, but is not limited to, contributing to strategic planning, having a say in major business decisions, and much more.
This means that the Trustee Board is hugely influential in bringing the opinions and feelings of every employee into these important conversations, displaying that Smaller Earth staff genuinely have a say in shaping the future of the business they contribute to.
To meet legal requirements, the Smaller Earth Trustee Board comprises of independent Trustees, an Employee Representative, and representatives of the shareholders leaving the business. This new Trustee Board has officially accepted its roles and had its first meeting on November 18.
The Smaller Earth Trustee Board
Nick Pound - Independent Trustee
Nick is a co-founder of World Nomads, the global insurance provider popular amongst travellers, and has a deep knowledge of the cultural exchange industry. His vision and leadership will prove pivotal in helping shape the direction of the business.
Linda Mori - Independent Trustee
Linda has long supported Smaller Earth through her work at CHI, and has helped shape today’s Camp Leaders program. As the Director of Program Administration and Compliance at CHI, she brings a wealth of experience and strategy to the Trustee board.
Chris Arnold - Co-Founder & Exiting Shareholder
Chris is one of the founders of Smaller Earth, beginning with Camp Leaders in 1999. Having helped lead the business to tremendous success, as well as other companies such as World Merit and Your Big Year, Chris can continue providing business knowledge and input like few others.
Dave Robinson - Co-Founder & Exiting Shareholder
Dave is the other half of the Smaller Earth founders and has often actively driven the business forward during its 25-year journey. His passion for self-development, cultural exchange, and leadership will contribute enormously to the Trustee Board, business, and employees alike.
Jessica Kennedy - Employee Representative Trustee
Jess is a long-standing employee with vast experience in various management roles and a deep understanding of the cultural exchange industry. She is committed to helping all staff develop personally and professionally, and is the perfect representative for employees across the business.
The Trustee Board will meet regularly to discuss key decisions and future plans for the EOT. It is an exciting time for the wider Smaller Earth business, and they are proud that employees are firmly at the heart of it all.
About Smaller Earth
Smaller Earth delivers life-changing experiences through summer camp placements.
Established in 1999 in Liverpool, England, Smaller Earth Group is now the leading global provider of cultural exchange programs and technology.
It operates seven brands across 17 countries with a strong presence in the U.K., Europe, North America, South America and Asia Pacific.
Smaller Earth, Camp Leaders, Camp Canada, Resort Leaders, Adventure China, American Camp Co, Adventure Asia, Camp Collab and Postcard have gone on to impact the lives of 100,000s of applicants who have gone on cultural exchange programmes globally, alongside the countless number of communities they've positively impacted.
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