Meet the British Association of Singapore Council:
Chair: Charlotte Sutcliffe – Charlotte is a long-term expat, having left the UK in 1987 when she moved to Greece and lived there for 24 years. Charlotte ran her own business in Greece and during that time she was also President of the International Women’s Organisation. Charlotte has been living in Singapore over 12 years and, together with her husband Sooty, works full-time running their own business. Charlotte volunteers work for one of the BA's charities and loves animals, nature, beaches, Christmas (her parties are renowned!) and cocktails. Charlotte has two children, James and Alexandra, who both live and work in the UK.
Vice-Chair: Michael Davidson – originally from Northern Ireland, Mike arrived in Singapore from the UK in 2007, initially working in Investment Banking Technology and subsequently as a Financial Advisor. Mike loves to play guitar and compose music in his spare time, but has distinctly less of that recently after he and his wife, Desiarni, welcomed their first child, Anna, in February 2022. A keen (i.e. amateur) golfer, Mike first joined the BA in bygone pre-COVID days, primarily to take part in golf trips and pub quizzes and these days makes time to share hosting duties for the BA's ever popular drop-in coffee mornings.
- Treasurer: Arthur Kadish
Honorary Secretary: VACANT - Interested in volunteering? Please contact us and let us know!
Partnership & Marketing Coordinator: Eva Khoo – Eva is a Singaporean who is deeply curious about many things, enjoys getting to know people from all walks of life and learning various different skills. She is passionate about non-profit organizations and has volunteered for many years first with hosting (Sensory and Festive themed) play events for young children and new mothers, fundraising for local charities before moving onto partnership roles. Eva is fluent in English and Mandarin, and able to converse in basic German. She has lived in Swiss and Germany for brief periods and has explored Eastern Europe a fair bit as well. She loves nature, animals and is a Financial Consultant by profession who specializes in Insurance and works under the Financial Advisory arm for the largest and oldest insurance company in Southeast Asia. Eva’s role in the BA reaches out to companies to work together or to sponsor BA events, as well as crafting the weekly newsletter and overall branding. She also shares hosting duties with Michael and Noelle for the BA coffee mornings.
- Events Coordinator: Wendy Loxley – Wendy arrived in Singapore for the second time in November 2022, having previously had a 3 year stay here from 1999 to 2003 with her husband Paul and her 2 children Hannah & Matthew. We have spent time in France, Italy, Singapore, America, Switzerland, Belgium and now back in Singapore, all with Paul’s work. My work history is basically 18 years as a supervisor with Marks and Spencer, still my favourite go to shop for everything, especially food. I left M&S when we moved to Worthing and worked as a receptionist in a family planning clinic until l had Hannah, then once Matthew was a year old, in 1992 we started our travels with Paul’s work. I finished work entirely once we came to Singapore the first time. On my first move to Singapore the BA played a big part in my life and I would help in the office near Dhoby Ghaut. I used to go on all of the tours offered, watched every religious festival, tried cake decorating and loved playing tennis in the heat. It was here I first learnt to quilt at Tanglin Shopping centre with Brigitte, by chance I have found her still working here at City Gate Mall & am back learning new skills. I made a point of joining the BA again and now find myself as Events Coordinator trying to organise interesting events that showcase the many things you can see, enjoy and what makes Singapore an exciting place to live. Thursday coffee morning is a great place for newcomers to Singapore & the BA, I am now also one of the hosts along with Mike, Noelle & Eva.
- Membership Secretary: Francisco Esteves – having moved to Singapore in 2022 to work in financial services regulation, Francisco still has the 'newbie' cloud hanging over him (turns out that carries on for a few years!). Joining the BA was a way to stay connected to his other homeland, the UK, and learn from those who have called Singapore their home for longer than he has. So far, he's progressed to accepting 'local chilli level' of spiciness, knows what 'bukit' and 'pulau' mean and can convincingly tell the story of Hou Yi and Chang E for Mid-Autumn festival. He has also adopted slippers as day-to-day shoes (clue if you're new: not 'that' kind of slippers). His wife is also quickly catching up on these experiences, while the BA is helping her to realise that Sunday roasts and pub quizzes are the best part of any week! If any of the above sounds familiar, then please join the BA to share your stories with Fran!
- Charities Coordinator: Tori Clarke – I arrived in Singapore from the UK, in January 2023 with my Fiancé, Liam. Finding the BA was a great way to meet new people and have new experiences, which quickly helped us settle into city life. In late 2023, I joined the council as charities coordinator. Working with the BA and local charities has been a great experience, and it is very rewarding to see the positive impact the BA has on these charities. I have lots of hobbies, one being a pub quiz, so we quickly became members of the quiz team and I now organise our monthly quizzes for members. I work full time as a nurse at a local clinic and in my spare time, it's either a lazy day at home or I’m out and about exploring new areas of Singapore and, being a foodie, looking for great places to eat!
- Membership Secretary: Francisco Esteves – having moved to Singapore in 2022 to work in financial services regulation, Francisco still has the 'newbie' cloud hanging over him (turns out that carries on for a few years!). Joining the BA was a way to stay connected to his other homeland, the UK, and learn from those who have called Singapore their home for longer than he has. So far, he's progressed to accepting 'local chilli level' of spiciness, knows what 'bukit' and 'pulau' mean and can convincingly tell the story of Hou Yi and Chang E for Mid-Autumn festival. He has also adopted slippers as day-to-day shoes (clue if you're new: not 'that' kind of slippers). His wife is also quickly catching up on these experiences, while the BA is helping her to realise that Sunday roasts and pub quizzes are the best part of any week! If any of the above sounds familiar, then please join the BA to share your stories with Fran!
- Social Activities Coordinator: VACANT - Interested in volunteering? Please contact us and let us know!