Campaign Board Members

The role of the Campaign Board is to advise senior leadership throughout the College’s fundraising campaign and to act as leaders within the community.

We are grateful to our Campaign Board members for their support and guidance throughout the Campaign.

1983, Mathematics and Management Studies

Gaenor Bagley

I studied Mathematics and Management Studies at Trinity Hall, graduating in 1986.

Following a 30 year career in professional services, I now have a portfolio of Non-Executive roles in the public and private sector. My principal roles include Non-Executive Director at Zopa Bank Limited, Octopus Titan VCT plc, and the National Audit Office, Chair of TKAT Multi-Academy Trust and Deputy Chair of the Council of Cambridge University.

Most of my professional career was as a tax advisor with PwC, where I held a number of leadership roles, including as Head of People on the Executive Board, with responsibilities for developing the firm’s People and Corporate Social Responsibility strategy. Alongside this role I was the Global Head of Learning and Development, responsible for the development strategy for the PwC network firms.

As with many of us, my time at Trinity Hall shaped me and I know this came from the unique college system at Cambridge, and the teaching and support I received from Trinity Hall. I am keen to make a contribution to the future life of the college through my role on the Development Board

1991, Asian & Middle Eastern Studies

Iain Drayton

Iain Drayton has worked in investment banking since his graduation from Cambridge in 1995. He is head of Goldman Sachs’ Investment Banking Division (IBD) in Asia Ex-Japan.

Iain has been a longstanding supporter of Cambridge at both University and College level. He sits on the board of trustees of The Cambridge Trust, and he is a co-founder of the ‘Get in Cambridge’ campaign which supports the University’s efforts to reach student applications from underrepresented minority groups and now offers a number of bursaries to eligible students, including at Trinity Hall.

Iain serves on the board of the China Development Foundation, a non-profit focused on reducing the opportunity gap between rural and urban schools in China. He is also a co-founder of RIAC [Responsible Influence in Arts and Culture], a UK-based initiative geared towards creating next-generation board membership in the arts.

‘Trinity Hall is one of Cambridge’s oldest colleges and has a proud history. I am supporting the fundraising campaign to ensure that our legacy endures, and in doing so that we may provide future generations of students from all backgrounds with the best educational opportunities and facilities that Trinity Hall can offer.”

1978, Economics

Chris Grigg

I went up to Trinity Hall in 1978, as part of only the second undergraduate year to admit women. I thought it a huge privilege to be at the College whilst I was there; that sense has never left me. Importantly, for me at least, it was also where I met my wife Fionna (nee Stirling).

After Trinity Hall, I embarked on a career in the City, including 20 years at Goldman Sachs. After the City, I joined British Land as CEO, spending more than a decade there. Since leaving BL, I have become Chair of 2 businesses, The UK Infrastructure Bank and Evelyn Partners, a wealth management business. Fionna and I have been married for nearly 40 years; we have 5 children and a grandson.

Inevitably, ‘the university experience’ has changed enormously since our time at Cambridge, but my strong sense is that the Hall still offers something which is both distinctive and remarkable. Today’s realities mean that the College cannot deliver that ‘something’ without substantial financial help from its alumni. That’s why I am supporting the Appeal.

1986, Modern and Medieval Languages (MML)

Peter Lawrence

Undergraduate studies at Trinity Hall (MML) opened and trained my mind and facilitated a fulfilling career within finance.

Returning to studies here – I recently completed an MPhil in Film Studies – made me all the more aware that Trinity Hall is a remarkable community and centre of scholarship.

I am thrilled that my legacy will help the College invest in its future, enabling students from diverse backgrounds to reach their full potential, in unique and beautiful surroundings

1974, Law

Frank Morgan

I arrived following undergraduate studies at Brown University, which included a third year at Edinburgh University. There I had courses with Professor A. W. Bradley, a former Fellow of Trinity Hall. He recommended me for the LL.M. degree.

On arrival, I found the College to be a small, friendly place filled with diverse, interesting, and often amusing people. Diving right in I was the Graduates’ Representative on the Buttery Committee where I lobbied unsuccessfully to replace the ubiquitous mashed potato with a second veg. I had better luck begging wine from the Fellows’ Cellar for special dinners.

I was also the Non-conformist Representative on the Chapel Council – despite this welcoming term, I was not struck down during services. In addition to a great education, which opened many opportunities for me, the College experience was life changing.

I was pleased to join the Campaign Board and I hope everyone associated with the College will join us to support the Campaign.

1982, Engineering

Martin Roper

Martin studied engineering, completing the PET MEng in 1986. He worked for Boston Consulting Group, before completing his MBA at Harvard Business School in 1990. After several leadership roles in manufacturing in the American Midwest, he settled in Boston as head of operations for Boston Beer Company, becoming CEO in 2001 and stayed in that role until 2018.

In 2019, he joined Vita Coco Company in New York, and led the 2021 IPO and is currently its CEO. Martin and Susan Littlefield have been married twenty six years, and have three boys. The eldest, Christopher studied at Trinity Hall, graduating in 2024 with a MEng, following in the footsteps of his grandfather, father and uncle.

Martin is an independent director on several corporate boards. Susan and Martin are actively involved in many organizations including UNICEF International Council and the Women’s Foundation of Boston.

“I support Trinity Hall so that future generations can benefit from the quality education and social growth that so benefited myself, and my family.”