Meet Our Board
Credit Unions are run by a volunteer Board of Directors, who are responsible to represent and report to the wider membership. They are supported by our Expert Advisory Panel. The Board and Audit Committee form part of the overall management team. They contribute toward the strategic objectives of the credit union, approving policy and mitigating risk.
Joy Maitland MBE
Chair
Joy Maitland is an executive coach, business psychologist and Director of the multi-award-winning Inemmo. In 2024, she was awarded an MBE by King Charles III for services to business and to charity, and was made an Honorary Life Member of the Association for Business Psychology.
She has extensive board-level experience, having served as Chair and Non Executive Director across a range of organisations. Joy brings strategic insight, sound judgement, governance expertise and a deep understanding of leadership and organisational dynamics to the boardroom.
Guided by her motto, “Be the Difference. Make the Difference,” she empowers individuals and organisations to achieve lasting change. She is the author of From Alpha to Zen and a Fellow of the Institute of Directors, the Institute of Leadership and the Chartered Management Institute.
Ian Atkins
Vice Chair and Founding Member of Plane Saver
Ian Atkins is one of the driving forces behind Plane Saver Credit Union, having co-founded the organisation over 30 years ago. As Vice Chair, he continues to help shape its vision, championing ethical, inclusive financial services that truly put members first. Renowned for his strategic insight and unwavering commitment, Ian has played a pivotal role in steering Plane Saver through three decades of growth and innovation.
Beyond Plane Saver, Ian is a passionate advocate for the wider credit union movement as a member of the London South East executive. Ian is also a member of the Barbados Cultural Organisation which raises funds for charitable causes amongst the Barbadian Diaspora.
Robert Finney
Chair of Mergers & Alliances Committee
Robert joined the Plane Saver Board in December 2019. He is a corporate and commercial lawyer with over 25 years’ experience in banking, financial and commodity markets, governance and financial regulation.
Robert brings broad regulatory, legal and governance expertise across financial services, together with strong insight into the PRA and FCA. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Governance Institute and a member of the Institute of Directors.
Beyond his legal career, Robert has a strong governance record. He was a non-executive board member and partner at a large international law firm, playing a pivotal role on its risk and audit committees. As Vice-Chair of a Multi-Academy Trust, he gave strategic oversight across growth, human resources, finance and risk committees.
Diego Cevantes-Knox
Treasurer & Chair of Finance Committee
Diego Cervantes-Knox is Treasurer and Chair of the Finance Committee at Plane Saver Credit Union, overseeing financial governance and supporting the organisation’s long-term resilience for members.
He is Group COO and Executive Director of Ocean International Reinsurance, a specialty reinsurer with A- ratings and operations across seven countries, serving clients in over 100 markets. In this role, he leads operations, technology, and modernisation to accelerate growth. He focuses on strategy execution, capital efficiency, and value creation through digital and insurance-linked solutions.
Previously an Equity Partner at PwC UK, Diego advised insurers, reinsurers, and private-equity portfolios globally, after senior roles at Hiscox, RSA, Ace (Chubb) and Google. He also serves on boards and committees at King’s College London and The Growth Company Business Finance.
Ruchi Gupta
Deputy Treasurer
Ruchi joined the Plane Saver Board in July 2022, bringing more than 25 years’ experience in financial services. She has deep expertise in credit, corporate strategy and risk, developed through evaluating companies and working closely with senior management across a range of sectors. She also brings a strong understanding of financial regulation and compliance.
Ruchi holds a Master’s in Finance from London Business School and a BTech in Chemical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi.
She also volunteers regularly with a UK homelessness charity and supports two charities dedicated to improving the lives of children in India.
Enva Doda
Member of Risk Committee
Enva Doda is a seasoned financial services professional with extensive expertise in risk analysis, capital management, and regulatory reporting. As Financial Risk Manager at Al Rayan Bank, she plays a key role in safeguarding resilience and compliance across a complex and fast-changing banking environment.
Enva has recently completed a PhD in Finance and Business, with her research focused on gender inequality, and she is due to graduate formally in December 2025. Deeply committed to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) priorities, she champions sustainable and inclusive business practices.
Enva values continuous learning and brings academic rigour, practical insight, and a strong sense of purpose to strategic discussions, supporting Plane Saver’s mission to provide secure, responsible, and community-centred financial services with lasting positive impact.
Roger Hardman
Chair of Risk Committee & Member of Mergers & Alliances Committee
Roger Hardman has served on the Plane Saver Board since September 2016, currently chairing the Risk Committee. His diverse background spans 22 years in the Royal Air Force, charitable sector leadership, and strategic project management.
During his RAF service, Roger held chaplaincy and coaching roles. He went on to direct a survey team at the Ministry of Defence in Whitehall. He subsequently served as Head of Welfare at a major Armed Forces charity before establishing himself as a Senior IT Project Manager for high-profile clients, including the Ministry of Justice, St James Place Wealth Management, O2, Shell, and a major Lloyds insurance company.
Outside work, Roger enjoys competitive hockey, travel, and cinema.
Kate Bishop MBA
Chair of the Nominations & Succession Committee & Members of the Risk Committee
Kate has over 35 years’ experience in global Human Resources, previously as Chief Human Resources Officer for IFS before starting her own HR consultancy.
She has held senior leadership roles at FNZ, Pearson, Ceva, Dell and Nortel having started her career originally as a technologist. Her multi sector experience, across technology, education, financial services and supply chain, and aligns business understanding and leadership with a deep knowledge of HR and strategy formation.
Kate has been a Trustee of the Pearson Pension Plan and Involve Community Services. She holds an Executive MBA and is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development as well as being a Freeman of the City of London and of The Company of HR Professionals.
Iwan Roberts-Mok
Chair of the Community Engagement Committee
Iwan is an experienced global operations and transformation executive who has built and scaled HR and finance infrastructure, systems and analytics across multiple regions.
They have led major people programmes, digital HR transformations and shared-services implementations for organisations including Meta, Planet, Entain and Pearson, and previously held senior HR roles at British Airways, Virgin and BT. Iwan brings extensive experience in governance, operational rigour and stakeholder engagement.
They are a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD, the Australian HR Institute and the Institute of HR Management in Hong Kong. They hold a Postgraduate Diploma in HR Management from Salford University and a Professional Certificate in Corporate Governance.
Meet The Expert Advisory Panel
George Harrigan-Brown
George, Global Internal Audit, Risk & Controls Director and Chair of Hilton Food Group’s Risk Management Committee, is a highly experienced executive in Governance, Internal Audit, Risk, and Compliance, with a strong track record in Corporate Governance Code Provision 29. His expertise includes C-Level Stakeholder Management, Risk Strategy, and Internal Audit leadership.
George is influential with executive leaders and regional teams alike, with a talent for building strong, productive relationships across all levels. As a member of Plane Saver Credit Union’s Expert Advisory Panel, he brings dedication to diversity, inclusion, and governance excellence that drives business success. Known for solutions-focused, results-oriented leadership, he delivers commitment, flexibility, and success in every role.
Maj Tony Finch REME
Major (Retd) Tony Finch began his military journey in 1976 joining the Territorial Army. After being commissioned in 2002, he served until 2024, holding various ranks and roles, including Company Commander.
Maj Finch completed service in London District as SO2 Life Skills, focusing on Whole Life Development, including financial resilience. Maj Finch is currently Head NHS Armed Forces Network. Also, partner in Building Human Resilience.
He is a First Aid for Mental Health Instructor. Over his 48-year career, roles included Unit Welfare Officer. Serving in the UK, Germany, Italy, France, Norway, the USA, Canada, Iraq, and Falklands Islands.
Maj Finch is married to Christine and have three children and five grandchildren.
Victoria Copeland
Vicky works for the Money and Pension Service as Regional Partnerships Manager for West London.
This role presents the opportunity to work with a variety of organisations including local government, financial services, charities and advice providers to support their financial well-being strategies for residents, customers, members and service users throughout West London and the UK.
Vicky brings thirty years of lived experience to the role as well as a keen interest in supporting financial well-being in a workplace setting. MaPS's strategic aims recognise that improving financial education and building financial resilience with good saving habits are key areas for development; this makes partnering with credit unions like Plane Saver a priority.
David Anderson
David has been involved with Credit Unions for over 20 years.
During this time he has been Director of Harlowsave CU where he played an active role in its merger with Plane Saver CU he has been Chair of Holdfast CU involved in its day-to-day running. He is now Chair of Norwich CU.
David's expertise in IT has helped keep Credit Unions safe online. In 2021 he published “Remote Working for Credit Unions - a Case Study”.
He has been extensively involved with local communities, in setting up school banks and Community Interest Centres.
In 2022 David joined the board of ABCUL. Since being on the ABCUL board he has expanded his knowledge of CU’s internationally working with the WCUC.