MEET THE TEAM
Meet the people behind Camphill Estates who work to deliver quality services and ensure our operation is aligned to the Camphill values
TRUSTEES
Camphill Estates is governed by a dedicated Board of Trustees who provide strategic oversight and ensure that Camphill Estates operates in alignment with its values and charitable purpose.
Dr Stefan Geider
Chair Person
Joined CRSE: 1999
Stefan was appointed as Chairperson in 2017 following a longstanding association with CRSE and Camphill through his work as a GP.
I am excited to be involved with CRSE at such a crucial stage of its development and I’m looking forward to working with the board and operating companies to help bring projects to fruition.
Bernhard Menzinger
Trustee
Joined CRSE : 2009
Bernhard has been part of Camphill for nearly 40 years and brings his knowledge and experience of Camphill to the Board.
Alan Esson
Trustee
I am a chartered surveyor with over 40 years’ experience in property related matters. For the last twenty years I have been involved with property development and investment throughout Scotland. I felt it was important to put something back into the community and with my skill sets Camphill Estates was a good fit. As a trustee on the Estates board, my property background is helpful when we are looking at the how the estate operates for the benefit of the community, which is different than in my day to day role. I have experience in funding and building properties along with the ability to offer advice on the strategic portfolio.
Gillian Summers
Trustee
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Ken Shaw
Trustee
Joined CRSE: 2018
Ken is a qualified Chartered Surveyor with over 30 years experience dealing with commercial property across the UK. He is presently a Partner of Ryden, based in Aberdeen.
Fred Steveson-Robb
Trustee
Joined CRSE: 2018
Fred has a wealth of experience in management and business negotiation following his involvement with the University of Aberdeen and three Singapore-based companies.
Rory Matheson
Trustee
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STAFF TEAM
Our staff team work closely with our operating charities to deliver impactful fundraising, communications, and estate management initiatives which focus on long-term sustainability.
Barry Gibson
Chief Operating Officer
As a Chief Operating officer my role involves overseeing all operations and departments. I manage both the strategy for Camphill Estates property and land holdings as well as finance and banking management. My first contact with Camphill was as a corporate volunteer over 20 years ago. Then, I joined Camphill in 2019 as a consultant on a project basis, and like many others, have never left.
Working in such a special organisation, which does so much good for those that need it the most is a real privilege. Our main office in the heart of Murtle Estate is surrounded by the residents and day service pupils of Camphill School Aberdeen, a constant reminder of why we are here and what we are working towards building over the years to come.
Duncan joined CRSE in May 2021 having previously worked on PFI contracts within the education sector, he undertakes various building and infrastructure projects for CRSE and its operating companies.
Duncan Strachan
Estates Manager
Murron Crawford
Development Executive
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Andrew Reid
Senior Development Executive
Peter joined CRSE in July 2024, having worked in health, education, professional sport and more recently, the third sector as a charity Chief Executive. He manages a fundraising team committed to supporting the operating charities in enhancing and expanding their facilities and services.
Gayle Tracy
Development Manager
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Steven Balfour
Development Executive
I have experience across the public, private, and third sectors, having worked in a variety of roles ranging from front-line support to management. This diverse background has given me a broad understanding of how different organisations operate and the importance of collaboration and community impact. I decided to join Camphill Estates because I believe my expertise can make a difference in the local community here in the North East.
The main part of my role is to raise awareness of the operating charities and the projects currently being fundraised for. One of the ways I do this is by organising corporate volunteer days, which not only support the charities but also help build valuable relationships with local businesses and communities.