Sean Royce
TRUSTEE CHAIRMAN & CEO OF QUICKLINE COMMUNICATIONS
Sean's current role sees him as the CEO of Quickline Communications which uses the latest broadband technology to bring fast, reliable broadband speeds to rural areas around Hull.
He joined KCOM in 1989 and has been at the centre of many of the company’s milestones including the launch of the world’s first commercial deployment of interactive TV and Video On Demand over broadband and the first all-you-can-eat internet packages in the UK. He was responsible for the company starting and completing its full fibre network, which now reaches more than 200,000 properties across Hull and East Yorkshire and is the UK standard bearer for world-class full fibre broadband.
Sean has worked with the football club, since its move from Boothferry Park in 2002, as a previous main sponsor of the Stadium. He has been on the board of trustees since 2010 and became chairman in 2018. He is a keen sportsman having played for many local clubs including North Ferriby Utd and is an ex-captain of Hull Cricket Club.
Sean was actively involved in the local business community, and was director of the Centre for Digital Innovation (C4DI) and a governor at Hull’s Ron Dearing UTC.
Sean is passionate about raising educational standards, aspirations and life chances for youngsters through sport.
Nick Rennardson
TRUSTEE VICE CHAIR
Nick is an accomplished interim CIO and board executive with a strong track record of shaping technology strategy and leading multimillion-pound transformation programmes. Known for his pragmatic leadership and results-oriented approach, Nick has successfully guided numerous high-stakes initiatives, ensuring that technology investments align closely with business objectives. His expertise lies in crafting and delivering strategies that not only modernise systems but also deliver measurable value, positioning companies for sustainable growth in increasingly competitive markets and supported private equity businesses realise the value of their assets.
With a background spanning several key industries, Nick has consistently delivered results in areas such as IT infrastructure modernisation, digital transformation, and operational efficiency. His deep understanding of both technology and business enables him to engage effectively with stakeholders across all levels, from technical teams to the boardroom, translating complex IT strategies into impactful, financially sound decisions. Nick’s leadership style is collaborative and focused on building high-performing teams capable of managing and executing complex programs. He is recognised for his ability to lead organisations through challenging transitions, ensuring that technological change is implemented smoothly and in alignment with strategic goals.
As a trusted executive, Nick continues to bring clarity, stability, and forward-thinking vision to businesses and is proud to work alongside the inspirational team at the Tigers Trust, helping to create opportunities, inspire change and make a positive impact in our community.
Chris O'Neill
DIRECTOR AT HUMBER COAST & VALE HEALTH AND CARE PARTNERSHIP
Chris O’Neill is a Director of the Humber Coast and Vale Health and Care Partnership; a collaboration of nearly 30 organisations that are involved in the provision of health and care services across a wide geographical area that includes Hull and East Yorkshire, North and North East Lincolnshire, York and North Yorkshire. Chris is the Partnership Lead for strategic planning, capital development and wider initiatives linked to economic development, social value and sustainability.
Chris was born in Hull and returned to live and work in the area after graduating from University. He worked for 7 years at the University of Hull before joining Royal Hull Hospitals (now Hull University Teaching Hospitals) in 1992. Over the last 28 years he has been involved in a wide range of service developments, including the planning and construction of the MRI Centre, Eye Hospital and Renal Dialysis Unit at Hull Royal Infirmary and the Queens Centre for Oncology and Haematology and the Cardiac and Surgical Unit at Castle Hill Hospital.
Chris has always had a keen interest in sport. He has played football and cricket for local clubs and is a longstanding supporter of Hull City. In 2007 he was involved in the establishment of Swanland Football Club and had a 10 year stint as a team manager and Club Chairman.
Diane Hayden
RETIRED SOLICITOR
Diane is a solicitor specialising in town planning and regulatory law. She was born and grew up close to the MKM Stadium and was educated at West Hull schools including the Paisley Primary School in the neighbourhood of the Tigers Trust Arena.
During her first career with the civil service she studied part time over 5 years for a law degree at the University of Hull. She trained and qualified into planning law with Eversheds Sutherland and after several years in Leeds returned to the East Riding to practice in local government.
Her dad, a Hull trawler fisherman, couldn't get to many matches himself, so bought her a season ticket for the Tigers when she was 11 years old with strict instructions to shout loud for him at Boothferry Park. She has followed the team ever since.
Outside of the law, she enjoys walking everywhere but especially the Lake District and Scotland and skiing in the French Alps and the Italian Dolomites. She became a Trustee because she believes in creating opportunities and well being for all through the power of sport and learning.
"Being a Trustee means - back to my grass roots, helping others build their future and can't think of a better way to fill my spare time!”
Vicky Stabler
HR CONSULTANT & OWNER OF HRME
Vicky Stabler is a HR Consultant and owner of HRME, a small HR firm that supports local SME’s, founded in February 2017.
Vicky has over 25 years’ experience in a Human Resources environment, with significant experience of working in both the public and private sector at a Senior Levels and having responsibility for HR, Training and Development, and Recruitment. Her experience covers KCOM, Humberside Police and the East Riding of Yorkshire Council.
Vicky’s experience is wide ranging including specialism’s in motivational programmes, employment legislation and employee relations including TUPE transfers (both in/out), disciplinaries, grievances and absence management.
Personally, Vicky has always been a keen sportsperson, playing hockey, cricket and tennis for her local clubs. She is a Rainbows Leader for children aged 5-7, part of Garton School fundraising committee and is a qualified cricket coach with the intention of getting more girls into the sport. Vicky is keen to inspire youngsters to progress through sport.
Stephen Logan
DEPUTY HEADTEACHER AT MALET LAMBERT SCHOOL
Stephen is passionate about careers, leadership development and learning. Believer in the team and helping others reach their full potential so that they can go beyond their perspective of what they thought was possible.
Stephen Logan, NPQH. MEd.
Stephen is Principal at Healing Academy which is part of the Harbour Learning Trust Family of Schools and he also holds positions as National Careers Week CIC Director and North East Lincolnshire Skills Board Member.
Stephen is passionate about careers education, curriculum, teaching, inclusion, SEND, leadership development, High Performance, learning and running; all of which are qualities the Trust benefits from by Stephen being a Trustee.
He has achieved hugely during his career and has been recognised by The Careers Development Institute, as Careers Educator of the Year and also as Ambition School Leadership Future Leader Cohort 19.
Joe Clutterbrook
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER AT HULL CITY