Meet the team

Gerry Lindsay

Chief Executive Officer

A qualified Chartered Accountant, Gerry spent 11 years in auditing working with family owned and plc businesses before moving into the voluntary sector and joining Hansel as Finance Director in 2000.

Twelve years later he was appointed Managing Director/CEO.

Away from his desk Gerry dreams of taking part in the Tour de France and can be regularly seen clocking up the miles on the Ayrshire highways on his beloved road bike, or in his spare bedroom on the trainer if it’s cold outside!

Ali Mundell

People and Development Director

A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development, Ali has held senior HR positions in private and public sector organisations.

In 2013 she joined the team as HR Manager and since 2014 has completed a Masters in Business Administration and been responsible for wider corporate services functions.

Passionate about health and wellbeing, Ali enjoys being active. Her two main loves are walking her dogs and practising Krav Maga – a full combat self-defence system!

Roddy Wright

Social Care Director

A graduate of Social Studies and Community Care, Roddy oversees the delivery of the strategic plan for our social care business, including the quality and compliance of all Hansel’s registered models of support. 

Roddy collaborates with a range of social care and health funders, partners and support agencies to ensure we offer highly valued, sustainable and innovative care and support solutions for people living across Ayrshire.

When Roddy gets time out his favourite past time is seeking new adventures and exploring on holiday with his family.

Neil Gallagher

Finance and Operational Support Director

Internationally experienced CFO and Board Director, Neil has spent the majority of his career in the commercial sector with extensive blue-chip experience within the utilities and logistics sectors predominately. Neil recently followed his passion and moved to the not for profit sector, firstly as Finance Director for Age UK Leicestershire & Rutland before joining Hansel in October 2022 as Director of Finance and Operational Support.

Neil is a keen runner (keen as opposed to fast!) and you may also find him on a golf course occasionally.

Lynne Fitzpatrick

HR Operations Manager

With a Masters in Human Resource Management and as a member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, Lynne has worked for over 20 years in HR management roles, mainly in charitable organisations. She joined Hansel in 2015 as HR Operations Manager and leads HR, Learning and Development and Admin.  In her spare time Lynne loves to trip the light fantastic with ballroom and Latin dancing.

Steve Mayes

Operations Lead Manager (Social Care)

Steve has worked within the care sector for thirty years. Beginning his journey as a support worker, he has also worked in various management and senior management roles within local government, the private and third sector organisations.

Outside of work, Steve is learning to play a number of musical instruments, including guitar, bass and banjo – he is a member of an acoustic blues band.

Agnes Paton

Fundraising & Communications Manager

Agnes is responsible for Hansel’s Fundraising and Communications activities. She leads a team who inspires individuals and companies to support Hansel in a variety of ways, striving to ensure they have a brilliant experience when they do. Agnes is also responsible for making sure people know about Hansel, what we do, how we can support them and how they can support us.  

Colin Kilbride

Service Manager, Respite, South Ayrshire

Colin is the service manager for Hansel’s respite and short breaks service in South Ayrshire.  Colin leads a team who promote the fundamental values of dignity, privacy, respect, confidentiality and safety.  Colin’s team delivers a person led service and offer a personal approach to each guest whilst creating a friendly, homely environment for them to enjoy during their stay.

Helen McCreath

Service Manager, The Courtyard

Helen is the service manager for Hansel’s Courtyard Residential Service. Helen leads a team who support people with a range of support needs and disabilities in a safe, friendly, homely environment. Helen and her team deliver 24 hour care and provide a flexible and individual service for each resident to enhance their quality of life.

Janette Graham

Service Manager, Hansel Supported Living Service

Janette is the service manager for Hansel’s Supported Living Service in South Ayrshire. This service helps people with a wide range of support needs to be supported to live in their own home.  Janette leads a team who provide supports that help people gain more control over their lives, encouraging individuals to be more confident in making their own decisions.

John Bryson

Facilities & Maintenance Manager

John is responsible for all maintenance and facilities activity across the Hansel group. His team are responsible for the daily upkeep of our buildings, facilities and make sure that our grounds within the Broadmeadows estate are well maintained.

Julie Coyle

Service Manager, Crail and Wilson Houses

Julie has worked in social care for over 30 years and thoroughly enjoys working alongside people with additional support needs. Julie is the service manager for Hansel’s small group living service at Broadmeadows.  She manages a dedicated team who provide support to residents in Crail and Wilson Houses where each individual is supported to grow in confidence and reach their own personal goals. 

Lisa Graham

Finance Manager

Lisa is responsible for all financial activity across the Hansel group.  She leads a team of six who deal with all aspects of finance including sales ledger, purchase ledger, petty cash and payroll.  Lisa and her team ensure that invoices are issued and payments received in a timely manner which in turn allows them to not only pay Hansel suppliers, but also our team members each month.

Lynda Murphy

Service Manager, Shawburn, Prestwick

Lynda is currently the service manager for Hansel’s small group living service at Shawburn in Prestwick. She leads a dedicated team who support and encourage our residents to fulfil their individual goals.

Tracey Semple

Service Manager, Respite, North Ayrshire

Tracey is the service manager for Hansel's residential respite service at Red Rose House, Stevenston. She leads a team of dedicated, flexible and reliable staff who are exceptionally skilled at delivering high-quality, person-centred respite care based on the needs of our guests. Tracey and her team strive to ensure that guests have a great short break experience.

Wilma McGill

Information & Systems Manager

Wilma’s role includes supporting the introduction of new information systems to support Hansel’s core functions, from scoping available technology to helping team members to gain skills and confidence in the systems. She is also the Data Protection Officer and takes the lead on ensuring stakeholders’ personal information is managed securely and in compliance with GDPR.