Phoenix Cinema Trustees

The Trustees formulate strategy, ensure that policy and practice are in keeping with our aims and objectives, and that the Phoenix meets its legal and financial obligations. The Board acts as the guardian of the Trust's vision, and values and supports its staff. The Trustees act voluntarily, and receive no benefits from the Phoenix Cinema.

Alison Gold, Chair of Board

A civil servant with 20 years in the media business. Loves N2!

Favourite film Too hard to choose, but I've never seen a bad film at the Phoenix

Jean Appleyard

A qualified accountant with broad financial management and operational experience.

Favourite film: The Godfather (Francis Ford Coppola, 1972)

Margaret O’Brien

Researches film history and lectures part time at Birkbeck and the Open University.

Favourite film: The Gospel According to St. Matthew (Pier Paolo Pasolini, 1964)

Jane Graham

A lawyer and Phoenix Fan since childhood.

Favourite films: Some Like it Hot (Billy Wilder, 1959) and When Harry met Sally (Rob Reiner, 1989)

Brendan McCann

Experienced Human Resources Director currently running his own HR support business.

Favourite Film: The Usual Suspects (Bryan Singer, 1995)

Marta Montague

Experienced in fundraising and sponsorship, passionate about not-for-profit sector, arts and local communities.

Favourite Film: Thelma & Louise (Ridley Scott, 1991)

Amar Purohit

An Actuary with experience in the voluntary sector who is unable to choose a single favourite film.

Favourite Films: Before Sunrise (Richard Linklater, 1995) and The Shawshank Redemption (Frank Darabont, 1994)

Paul Rossi

A university professional who first came to the Phoenix when he was 15, and has loved it ever since.

Favourite Film: Der Himmel über Berlin (Wings of Desire) (Wim Wenders, 1987)

Joni Tyler

From Holloway, works at the Royal Institute of British Architects, ensuring the competence and resilience of chartered architects by way of continuing development.

Favourite film: Celine et Julie vont en bateau (Jacques Rivette, 1974)

Laura Phillips

20 years in the film business in marketing, with film makers, studios and distributors.

Favourite films: Annie Hall, Cinema Paradiso - Director's Cut, The Right Stuff

Paul Homer

CEO of the Phoenix from 2004-2011. Now an independent cinema consultant, distributor and project manager

Favourite film: Mood for Love, Morvern Callar, Three Colours: Blue