Get to know the Trustees
Our 8 Trustees ensure the pension scheme runs properly and that your member benefits are secure.
Read on to learn a little bit more about them.
Member Nominated Trustees
Martin Carroll
Co-Chair & Member Nominated Trustee
Martin has been a part of the First Bus family since 1988. Taking a founding Trustee role which evolved into the Co-Chair role, working longside the Trustee's to ensure the scheme members are looked after. He's also a huge Glasgow Celtic fan, as a season ticket holder he enjoys watching home games with his son.
Graham Mellor
Member Nominated Trustee
Graham is an Electrician at First Bus Colchester. Chair for the Supervisory and Clerical Branch with the Union and has worked in the scheme since 2010. He enjoys spending weekends at the caravan with the family and wants to buy a canal boat in the future.
John Lancaster
Member Nominated Trustee
John has worked with First Bus for over 35 years. He's a Senior Shop Steward, the Convener Secretary, and the National Vice Chairman for Unite. Bringing a wealth of knowledge to support the scheme members. When he's not busy with union work John enjoys walking or watching 80's tribute bands at the theatre.
Darren Ford
Member Nominated Trustee
Darren has been driving buses for First since 2009, he's also a Union Representative and Pension Trustee. Giving active members a perspective they can engage with that is more relevant to their lifestyle and day to day work. When he's not driving the bus, Darren enjoys fishing and taking his two dogs for walks.
Employer Nominated Trustees
Richard Soper
Co-Chair & Employer Nominated Trustee
Richard has been an integral part of the First Bus Pensions Trustee Board for over 15 years. Having worked in the bus industry all his life he has a good view on how to get the best for our members. He loves going to the theatre and concerts as he really enjoys live performances.
Gareth Hind
Employer Nominated Trustee
Gareth is the newest Trustee to join the board and is the Director of Colleague Experience and Relations at First Bus. His previous experience within retail, matched with his determination to make a difference brings a fresh perspective to the scheme discussions. He's also a massive Disney experience fanatic, lover of the lines in lawns once they've been cut, and describes himself as a terrible golfer.
Linda Shields
Employer Nominated Trustee
Linda is the Operations Director for Scotland and has worked in the service industry for 35 years. Linda’s people connections mean that she is a voice for others, supporting member views and focusing on keeping pension communications simple and engaging. In her spare time Linda loves walking, yoga and has a passion for worldwide travel with her family.
Muntazir Hadadi
Employer Nominated Trustee
Muntazir, known by most as Monty, is the Head of Pensions for First Bus and has been with the company since 2016. A Fellow Chartered Accountant, he brings his auditing skills and attention to detail to the Trustee Board. Some of you will have met Monty at the recent Pension Roadshows. Monty enjoys sport, history, gardening and walking his Yorkshire Terrier, Patti.