Ian Watson (Chair)
Ian was appointed as Chair of GASP in July 2019. He is a chartered accountant. He spent many years with PWC and is currently the part owner and CEO of a small consultancy business. He has many years of experience in both the private and charity sectors, particularly in relation to organisations going through change or those striving for improvement. He has significant governance experience gained though his roles as a non-executive committee member, director and/or trustee at a significant number of organisations. In the non-profit sector these include Homeless Link, Independent Age, McMaster University Trust, Phoenix House, Salvation Army Housing Association, The Connection at St Martin-In-The-Fields and The Eikon Charity.
John Chaplin
John and his wife Bela had provided funding for our work at GASP for several years before he joined the GASP Board in February 2018. He presented an award at our second Awards event at McLaren in 2015, in his capacity as Chairman of both ExxonMobil International and the International Association of Oil and Gas Producers. Now retired from those roles, his strategic experience in the global oil industry and his engineering interests are a great fit for GASP – he built a Caterham 7 in his garage, where he’s now working on a plane!
Ian Digman
Ian is an Automotive Engineer who once rebuilt a Mini engine on his mother’s kitchen table. He has been in the car industry ever since graduation 3 decades ago. His career has spanned Engineering, Business Strategy, Sales and Marketing for companies as wide as Ford, Nissan, McLaren and EV start ups. He returned to England after 17 years abroad having experienced life in Germany, China and Switzerland and has made Guildford home with his wife and daughter. A self-confessed petrolhead, GASP gives him chance to use professional skills to pass on enthusiasm and knowledge to the next generation.
Stephen Drury
Stephen is a solicitor and partner in the City of London based international law firm Holman Fenwick Willan LLP. He has an international practice representing principally clients involved in the shipping industry. Stephen was brought up in Surrey and has lived in the Guildford area since 1988 following his return from Hong Kong. He is an active oarsman and a licensed British Rowing umpire, and is happy to bring his interests and skillsets to further the work of GASP.
David Halliwell
David was appointed as a GASP Trustee, Treasurer and Company Secretary in December 2021. After graduating with a mathematics degree from Oxford, he spent the first 30 years of his career working in the defence industry, where he was the founder of an engineering consultancy, followed by roles as an independent technical consultant and school bursar. He currently works part time for Surrey Youth Focus, the children’s infrastructure and co-ordination charity. Outside of work he is a regular runner, walker and kayaker, is a school governor and treasurer/trustee for a number of local organisations. Brought up in Hong Kong, he is married with 2 adult sons.
Nick Elliot
Nick started as a teacher in 2004 and has worked across many schools in South West London and Surrey as a pastoral, curriculum and senior leader. Nick is currently the Headteacher at The North East Surrey Short Stay School which works with vulnerable young people to increase their life choices. Nick became a Trustee after seeing the excellent work at GASP and the positive influence it had on so many.
Lynne Regan
Lynne joined GASP in September 2016 as our Programmes Coordinator. Lynne significantly developed our relationships with schools and referring organisations, retiring from post in April 2023. We are thrilled that Lynne has decided to stay on in the position of Trustee. Her passion for GASP is evident to all who speak to her.
Elena Babkina
Elena has been a Trustee of GASP since January 2026. She is an Inclusive Employment Advocate focused on creating meaningful career pathways for neurodivergent and SEND young adults. She brings nearly two decades of experience in corporate finance, board-level strategy, and operations, alongside hands-on SEN education and employability support. After leaving the corporate sector, Elena joined Blossom House School, where she worked with Post-16 students, teaching practical and life skills and supporting their independence through hands-on work experience in preparation for employment. Elena is proud to support GASP’s mission and contribute to its strategic direction.
Steve Kenward
Steve joined GASP in January 2026 having retired after a forty year career of executive and statutory directorships in the service, leisure and automotive sectors. Steve worked primarily with Heron Suzuki GB Ltd, importing marketing and selling Suzuki motorcycles and the Suzuki Motor Corporation, importing and distributing Suzuki automobiles. Thereafter he was CEO of the 350,000-member Civil Service Motoring Association CSMA, which included Road Recovery, (Britannia Rescue), insurance products, vehicle acquisition, holidays and related benefits, as well as a number of owned and operated hotels and leisure facilities. Eskay, Steve’s own business provided non-executive directorships, term management (including a 9-year period acting as the CEO of the motorcycle industry trade body), business mentoring, advice and project support to SME businesses. Over his career he has been responsible for the Suzuki domestic motorcycle race team that won all four production TT races in 1986 and the Suzuki Round Britain Power Boat race team. Steve has also chaired the Motorcycle Industry Association, the Institute of Motorcycling, the Friends of Warnham Nature Reserve, and served as an independent director on the commercial board of the Women’s Institute.
Kinga Odendaal
Kinga joined GASP in January 2026 and brings senior leadership and governance expertise from the health and social care sector, with extensive experience at director level leading operations, quality and organisational performance across complex services. Her career spans supported living and elderly care services, where she has driven sustainable improvement through robust governance frameworks, strong safeguarding practice and values-led leadership. Professionally, Kinga has held roles including Quality Director, Operations Director and Regional Director, with responsibility for multi-million-pound budgets, multi-site teams and regulatory compliance. She has led the introduction of strategic and quality frameworks, supported service transformation and acted as a Caldicott Guardian, embedding accountability, safeguarding and continuous improvement across organisations. At the heart of Kinga’s work is a strong focus on people, grounded in compassion, dignity and respect, alongside a clear commitment to accountability and high standards. She is passionate about inclusion, mentorship and creating environments in which individuals can develop confidence, skills and resilience. Her experience working with care leavers, young adults and individuals with additional needs strongly aligns with GASP’s mission to provide alternative pathways for young people who may not thrive in traditional settings. As a Trustee, Kinga brings a balanced, thoughtful and strategic perspective to the Board, acting as a steward of strong governance while championing inclusive opportunities that enable young people to realise their potential and move forward with confidence and purpose.