Our Trustees
Emily Bohill
Paloma Belaunde
Paloma Belaunde
Founder and Chair
Emily is the Founder and Managing Partner at Bohill Partners, an executive search and advisory firm specialising in the real assets industry. A committed social impact entrepreneur, she founded Run Kids Run in 2020. She is Chair of The Story of Christmas, the property and construction industries' annual fundraiser that supports disadvantaged children and the homelessness.
Joined the board: October 2021
Paloma Belaunde
Paloma Belaunde
Paloma Belaunde
Charity Secretary
Engagement Lead
Paloma is Head of Marketing and Impact at Bohill Partners and has led the growth of the charity since 2021 from a local Islington fundraiser to a London-wide initiative. With a career spanning investment banking and marketing, she is passionate about tackling inequality, and helping to build more inclusive and cohesive societies.
Joined the board: October 2021
Laura Coleman
Paloma Belaunde
Trustee
Fundraising Lead
Laura has built her career in the real estate industry, holding senior roles at PineBridge Investments, Benson Elliot, and O’Connor Capital Partners. She was an advisor for NW1 Partners on capital raising and business development.
With her wealth of experience and strong network, Laura brings invaluable expertise to the Run Kids Run board.
Joined the board: November 2022
Ben Eppley
Trustee
A Partner and Head of real estate credit in Europe at Apollo Global Management, Inc. with a career spanning BAML, Barclays Capital, and Eastdil Secured, Ben is an invaluable addition to the board He has been a supporter of Run Kids Run from the very beginning of our expansion into Battersea. His belief in our mission and hands-on involvement speak volumes about his commitment to helping school children in disadvantaged communities across London.
Joined the board: November 2025
Aimee Hassell
Aimee Hassell
Trustee
Aimee Hassell is Associate General Counsel at Round Hill Capital, with extensive experience advising on legal, governance and strategic matters across M&A, international real estate investments and private funds. She is passionate about creating opportunities for young people and has seen first-hand the positive impact that sport can have on confidence, wellbeing and personal development. Aimee brings her legal and governance expertise to the board.
Joined the board: July 2026
Sarah Jacobs
Aimee Hassell
Trustee
Governance Lead
Sarah has over 20 years’ experience in the charity sector. She has held senior roles at Save the Children and Global Witness, and advised organisations including the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, Malala Fund, and Friends of the Earth. She is also the co-founder and director of Green Football, a campaign harnessing the power of football to tackle climate change. Sarah brings expertise in strategy, branding, and mobilisation to help expand the charity’s impact.
Joined the board: October 2024
Jenny Lewis
Trustee
Jenny is Executive Headteacher of Thornhill and Laycock Schools, bringing extensive experience in educational leadership and school improvement. She began her career at McKinsey & Company and Arthur Andersen before moving into education, qualifying as a primary school teacher and progressing through teaching, consultancy and headship roles. As a consultant headteacher, she supports school leaders to improve outcomes for pupils.
Joined the board: March 2024
Cicci Lilja
Charity Treasurer
Cicci is Head of Finance at Bohill Partners. With an extensive background in accounting Cicci has held several positions as Head of Finance in both the UK and her native Sweden. She particularly enjoys working in small to medium companies where she can work closely with the directors and make a real impact.
Joined the board: October 2022
Richard Pilkington
Richard Pilkington
Trustee
Partnerships Lead
Richard is CEO of Fusion Group, one of the UK's largest privately-owned student accommodation developers. He has over 30 years' experience in real estate and investment, including leadership roles at Modon, Cain International, Oxford Properties, MGPA, Lendlease and Laing O'Rourke. As one of Run Kids Run's earliest supporters in Islington, Richard has championed the initiative since its launch.
Joined the board: October 2023
Adam Versteeg
Adam Versteeg
Richard Pilkington
Trustee
Event Operations Lead
Adam is Chief People Officer at a global defence intelligence company and a former British Army infantry officer. A lifelong runner, he has completed over 30 marathons and ultra-marathons and has served as Run Kids Run’s race day coordinator since our first event in Islington. Adam is passionate about the positive impact of exercise on young people and serves as a trustee of the Thornhill School Association.
Joined the board: November 2022