Paul Thandi CBE DL becomes a Founding Patron of the Cancer Awareness Trust

Birmingham and the West Midlands continues to show and grow its support of our plans. Professor Sir Chris Evans is delighted to welcome Paul Thandi CBE as our latest Founding Patron.

Paul Thandi CBE is the CEO of the NEC Group, one of the world’s leading venue management companies. He’s also an investor, philanthropist, mentor, advisor, and experienced Board Director, sitting on the boards of Metro Bank, the West Midlands Growth Company and leads his own family office focussing on investments in property, biotech, entertainment, media, tech, and medical sectors. Paul is also Patron of Marie Curie and Best Beginnings whilst also sitting on the Advisory Board of Bowel Cancer UK!

Paul will bring his extensive expertise and energy to the task Sir Chris and the team face in developing the long-term sustainable business model of the platform, keeping it free for those who need it, ensuring a strong foundation that is backed by world-leading experts and partners across all sectors, to enable us to reach everyone affected by cancer.

“Having met Professor Sir Chris Evans and the team it was very clear to me how their purpose and capability is something I want to put my efforts behind in our drive to find ways to beat Cancer”. Paul Thandi CBE DL

“Paul is just what we need - a proven leader who grasps the big challenges and make things happen. He joins an illustrious group of Patrons and Partners from the West Midlands backing The Cancer Awareness Trust, bringing extensive experience of what it takes to positively back an ambitious idea to completion!” Professor Sir Chris Evans, Founder, The Cancer Awareness Trust

To find out more about Paul and the NEC Group visit their website here.

To join find out how you can join as a Founding Partner or Patron get in touch with Mike by emailing mike@cancerawarenesstrust.org