Sew Positive, the charity that helps isolated people by bringing them together for creative sewing, has appointed two new trustees to further strengthen its Board.
Theodore Panagiotidis and Ali Pritchard join Sew Positive Chair Jane Webber, Treasurer Joseph Barker-Sherry and trustees Karin Read, Alison Heron and Judi Coe, adding new skills and experience in the areas of sustainability, process improvement, project management and governance.
Theodore Panagiotidis leads the Process Engineering and Continuous Improvement functions at Gen Phoenix, a pioneering scale-up in sustainable recycled materials and the circular economy. He has previously held roles internationally at organisations such as Amazon and Rolls-Royce. He brings extensive experience in scaling operations, driving improvements in technology, manufacturing and quality, and leading high-performance systems across complex environments. He is committed to supporting Sew Positive’s mission of sustainability and wellbeing through creative textile reuse.
Ali Pritchard has a career history in pharmaceutical research and development, coming from a technical background in human tissue management. She is actively involved in community crafting and is invested in promoting the value of sewing and needlecraft for our mental health and wellbeing.