Our Board
Members of our Board of Directors are Rotaractors from a range of different Rotaract clubs within Great Britain and Ireland and they provide support, guidance, training, and opportunities to Rotaract clubs and their members. Representing Rotaract, the Board is committed to supporting clubs, empowering members, and ensuring the network continues to grow and thrive long term.
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is the core executive team responsible for the day-to-day operation and strategic coordination of Rotaract GBI.
The Rotaract GBI Board is made up of Rotaractors from clubs across Great Britain and Ireland. They have the responsibility of leading Rotaract GBI and make decisions, take appropriate actions and manage the affairs of the MDIO, on behalf of, and in the best interests of, Rotaract GBI.
The work of Rotaract GBI is led by our Chair who works to guide the Board’s strategy, uphold our values, and ensure that the voices of Rotaractors are heard. To support continuity and leadership, the Chair is first elected as Chair-Elect by the Council, before stepping up to lead the following year to serve their one-year term.
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The Chair provides overall leadership to Rotaract GBI, guiding the organisation’s strategic direction and ensuring the Board works effectively to deliver its priorities.
As the principal representative of Rotaract GBI, the Chair plays a key role in building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders across Great Britain, Ireland and the wider Rotary and Rotaract network. They provide oversight and accountability, ensuring the organisation remains focused on its purpose while championing the voices, ambitions and impact of Rotaractors throughout the network.
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The Chair-Elect works closely with the Chair and the Board, to contribute to strategic discussions and supports the delivery of organisational priorities.
To create a smooth transition, and to provide continuity, they also spend time building relationships and developing a strong understanding of the MDIO, while preparing to take on the role of Chair in the following year.
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The Finance Director is responsible for overseeing the management of Rotaract GBI’s finances, ensuring the organisation’s resources are managed responsibly so that every pound contributes meaningfully to Rotaract’s impact.
They oversee aspects of financial planning, processing and reporting while also making financial information accessible, in a clear and transparent way so Board members can engage confidently with them.
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The Training Director leads on the training and development opportunities Rotaract GBI offers it’s network. They develop clear, practical and accessible resources that strengthen our network’s knowledge base, while identifying and connecting with Rotaractors and external speakers who can contribute to the training programme.
The Training Director also helps develop a culture of learning across Rotaract GBI, encouraging people to explore new opportunities, develop their potential and share knowledge with one another. By listening to feedback and adapting training where needed, they help ensure learning opportunities remain relevant and valuable for everyone.
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The Action Director plays an important role in supporting the coordination of Rotaract GBI, helping ensure the organisation’s projects, systems and communications run smoothly.
They help maintain clear structures that support collaboration, transparency and effective delivery of Rotaract activity across Great Britain and Ireland. A key part of the role is providing secretariat support as well as action as the public point of contact for the Board.
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The Experience Director provides leadership on the engagement and experience of Rotaractors across Great Britain and Ireland. They play an important role in shaping initiatives that support Rotaractors to have a positive, inclusive and impactful experience within Rotaract. This includes developing ways to strengthen engagement, understand our network’s needs and help Rotaractors feel connected to opportunities at club, GBI-wide and international level.
Alongside this role, the Experience Director also represents the UK and Ireland within the European Rotaract Information Centre (ERIC) as Country Representative.
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The Communications Director shapes how Rotaract is publicly seen, heard and understood. A key part of the role is amplifying Rotaract’s voice along with ensuring our network receives clear, consistent and engaging information.
Working closely with others, the Communications Director develops and delivers creative campaigns, and messaging that celebrate Rotaract’s impact and support the organisation’s priorities. They combine strategic thinking with the stories and voices of Rotaractors and practical skills in graphic creation, content writing and social media management, while using analytics and reporting to measure effectiveness and inform future communications.
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Chloe serves as Chair of Rotaract Great Britain and Ireland, bringing professional experience in policy and external affairs alongside a strong passion for community-building, inclusion and creating opportunities for others to lead and grow.
Since joining Rotaract in 2024 as a member of Rotaract Tyneside, Chloe has quickly become a key leader within the network. She previously served on the Rotaract GBI Board as Social Media Officer and played an instrumental role in shaping the organisation’s strategic direction, helping to establish the foundations that continue to guide Rotaract GBI’s growth and development.
As Chair, Chloe is focused on building a connected and inclusive Rotaract community where every member feels they belong and has access to meaningful opportunities for leadership, service and personal development. She is particularly passionate about widening participation, strengthening collaboration across the network and ensuring Rotaract remains a space where members are supported to turn ambition into action.
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Danny moves into the role of Chair-Elect following his time on the Rotaract GBI Board as Treasurer and, most recently, Director of Transformation. An award-winning youth work practitioner and consultant, he brings extensive experience in strategic leadership, governance and organisational development.
Since joining Rotaract in 2019, Danny has held a number of leadership roles, including serving as District Rotaract Representative and as a member of Rotaract Tyneside. Alongside his wider involvement in Rotaract across Great Britain, Ireland and Europe, he has played a key role in shaping Rotaract GBI’s recent period of organisational transformation, leading work to strengthen governance, introduce new digital systems and establish a long-term strategic framework for the organisation.
As Chair-Elect, Danny is focused on building on these foundations to ensure Rotaract GBI continues to evolve in ways that deliver meaningful outcomes for clubs and members. He is particularly passionate about creating strong structures, inclusive decision-making and opportunities that empower Rotaractors to connect, grow and create impact within their communities.
Danny hopes to help lead Rotaract GBI into its next chapter by translating strategic progress into lasting opportunities for members, ensuring the organisation is well-positioned to grow as a connected, ambitious and sustainable network across Great Britain and Ireland.
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Pooja joins the Rotaract GBI Board as Finance Director, bringing professional experience in accountancy, fund management and financial planning, alongside a longstanding commitment to service and community leadership through Rotary and Rotaract.
Having been involved in Rotary from a young age, beginning her journey through Interact before continuing with Rotaract in both Mumbai and Dublin, Pooja has developed extensive experience in leadership, project delivery and community engagement across an international network. Her Rotaract journey has centred on creating meaningful impact through service, building connections across communities and supporting initiatives that empower others.
As Finance Director, Pooja is focused on ensuring Rotaract GBI’s resources are managed responsibly, transparently and sustainably to support clubs and maximise the organisation’s impact. She is particularly passionate about strengthening financial foundations, exploring opportunities for long-term growth and ensuring clubs feel practically supported to deliver ambitious ideas within their communities.
Pooja hopes to help build a Rotaract GBI where strong financial stewardship enables innovation, collaboration and opportunity, supporting a network of clubs that are empowered to grow, inspire one another and create lasting positive change.
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Chris brings over ten years of Rotaract experience to the Rotaract GBI Board, alongside a professional background in digital learning, training design and creating accessible educational resources.
Since joining Rotaract in 2015, Chris has played a key role in developing and supporting clubs across Great Britain and Ireland, including chartering Rotaract Market Harborough from scratch and serving as District Rotaract Representative. His experience also includes representing Rotaract on the international stage, delivering a keynote at the 2019 Rotary International Convention.
As Training Director, Chris is focused on developing clear, practical and engaging learning resources that strengthen Rotaract GBI’s knowledge base while respecting volunteers’ limited time. He is particularly passionate about mentoring members, creating supportive learning environments and helping individuals build the confidence to step into new opportunities.
Chris hopes to create digital training resources that will provide lasting value beyond his term, helping to foster a culture of learning, collaboration and leadership development across the network.
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Michael brings a background in administration and specialist care to the Rotaract GBI Board, alongside a strong passion for member engagement, inclusion and strengthening connections across the network.
After joining Rotaract in 2019 as a member of Rotaract Winchester, Michael quickly stepped into leadership roles, serving as Club President and later as District Rotaract Representative. Through these roles, he has built strong relationships across Great Britain, Ireland and Europe, developing a broad understanding of how meaningful connections can strengthen the Rotaract experience at every level.
As Experience Director, Michael is focused on ensuring members feel recognised, valued and connected within Rotaract. He is particularly passionate about strengthening communication between clubs, creating opportunities for collaboration across districts and supporting greater engagement with the wider European Rotaract network through his role as Country Representative to the European Rotaract Information Centre (ERIC).
Michael hopes to help build a Rotaract community where every member feels their contribution is recognised and where stronger relationships across clubs create even more opportunities to collaborate, connect and make a lasting impact.
Directors play a key role in shaping Rotaract across our Great Britain and Ireland network.
— Chloe Rollings, 2026/27 Chair of Rotaract Great Britain and Ireland
Elections and Co-options
From the 1st July, every year, a new Board of Directors takes office with the responsibility of leading Rotaract Great Britain and Ireland.
Our Board’s membership consists of seven Directors (including the Chair and Chair-Elect) who are elected by the Council of District Rotaract Representatives to ensure that our leadership is chosen democratically and reflects the diversity of Rotaract’s membership.
In addition, up to two Rotaractors can be co-opted on to the Board to become Directors, with the Council’s approval. Co-option is used so that Rotaractors who have specialist skills, experience, or perspectives that complement the elected Directors can also fully support Rotaract GBI to deliver it’s mission. This allows us to strengthen the Board by filling gaps, ensuring a balance of knowledge, and making sure we have the right people in place to deliver our strategy effectively. Co-opted Directors serve the same term length as elected Directors.
Together, elected and co-opted Directors form a Board that is both representative of our membership and equipped with the expertise needed to support Rotaract clubs, deliver initiatives, and represent Rotaractors across Great Britain and Ireland.
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The Director of Communities will be responsible for supporting the creation, development and connectivity of our club network across Great Britain and Ireland, ensuring that local clubs are not only established and sustained, but feel meaningfully connected to the wider Rotaract and Rotary family while also being set up to last long into the future.
This Director will work closely with existing clubs, Rotary and emerging groups to help establish strong foundations, providing practical, on-the-ground support to enable new clubs to form and develop within the Rotaract structure. A key part of the role is identifying and supporting opportunities to translate interest in Rotaract into active, engaged clubs. They also ensure that the messaging connected to Rotaract is correctly used.
Alongside this, the Director of Communities strengthens the relationship between clubs, Rotaract GBI and the wider Rotary network, helping ensure members feel part of a larger, connected organisation. They support clubs and members to access opportunities, relationships and pathways within Rotaract and Rotary at local, GBI wide and international levels, contributing to a stronger sense of belonging and shared purpose across the organisation.
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In August 2025, the Board of Rotaract Great Britain and Ireland co-opted a ‘Director of Transformation’. The Director of Transformation is responsible for leading, coordinating, and driving forward the organisational development and long-term evolution of Rotaract Great Britain and Ireland. This role ensures that the Multi-District Information Organisation’s structures, systems, and practices are fit for purpose, forward-looking, and aligned with the four strategic pillars of Build, Grow, Support, and Empower.
The Director of Transformation operates across all areas of the organisation, working closely with the Board, Directors, and wider stakeholders to identify gaps, reduce duplication, and introduce more consistent and sustainable ways of working. The role is focused on enabling change rather than delivering isolated projects, ensuring that transformation is embedded into everyday practice and not dependent on individual roles or personalities.
In addition, the Director of Transformation is responsible for monitoring progress against the Transformation Plan, reporting back to the Board on delivery, risks, and emerging priorities, and recommending course corrections where needed. By holding an organisation-wide view, the role supports the Board in making informed decisions, maintaining strategic focus, and ensuring that short-term actions contribute to long-term impact.
Council of District Rotaract Representatives
The role of the Council of District Rotaract Representatives is to represent member districts within the MDIO, elect or appoint, and scrutinise the work of the Board of Directors. The Council acts as the governance body for the organisation.