PATRONS
PAUL KENYON, BBC INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALIST
Paul is an experienced BBC investigative journalist and presenter on the Panorama programme. He has investigated and reported on many injustices on a global basis.
Paul came to the attention of the Trustees through his Panorama programme on the use of Indian nationals in drug testing by elements of the global pharmaceutical industry. AWARE provided support to some of those who had apparently been harmed by these actions and established a relationship with Paul. This resulted in Paul’s agreement to become a Patron.
JOHN WRIGHT, FORMER COACH OF THE INDIAN CRICKET TEAM
John is a vastly experienced international figure in world cricket. His Test career as an opening batsman for New Zealand was followed by a five year assignment as Coach to the Indian national side – a period of some success.
His extensive time and travel throughout India mean that he has first hand knowledge of its social problems and his support and belief in AWARE is of great benefit to the Foundation.
ANIL KUMBLE, FORMER CAPTAIN OF THE INDIAN CRICKET TEAM
Anil needs little introduction to most of the Indian community in the UK. He retired from cricket in 2008 having been successful at the highest level and captaining his national team.
Anil was introduced to AWARE by John Wright and agreed to lend his support and vouch for the aims of AWARE.
KIRIT PATEL
Kirit Patel MBE is the founder and Chief Executive of the Day Lewis Group, which at the start of 2013 consists of more than 200 UK retail pharmacies and is the biggest independent pharmacy group in Europe. From humble beginnings in 1975 Kirit's business was declared “Pharmacy Chain of the Year in 2011".
Kirit has served small businesses and the industry in a number of ways. He is currently a member of the Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee and has previously served on “The Small Business Council”. He was appointed by the Cabinet Office to “The Better Regulation Task Force” and is a past Board Member and Chairman of the National Pharmaceutical Association.
His contribution to pharmacy and public service was recognised in 2005 when he was awarded an MBE by Her Majesty the Queen.
He is highly regarded as one of the foremost entrepreneurs in the UK having been formally recognised as such by Management Today, Coutts and Ernst & Young.
Kirit, his business and his family have strong social consciences and The AWARE Foundation is delighted that he has offered himself as a Patron.
