In a brand new series, Millwall Community Trust will be finding out a bit more about our Trustees.
Next up is Nerisa Ahmed...
Could you please introduce yourself and a little bit about your history?
I am a mash-up of cultures being born into an Indian Muslim family who immigrated to the US and have lived in many cities internationally in India, China and the UK. I played girl’s football, from the moment I could walk, and continued playing through to university. I believe football can be a force for good that can unify and bring together communities and, through my children’s eyes, I see how footballers and their clubs are larger than life heroes that can champion change for the better.
I began my career in banking in London and transitioned into working in law and qualified as a solicitor in 2016. I am a senior solicitor at BNP Paribas bank with over 16 years legal experience in financial services. Throughout my career, I have been committed to charitable work and have provided pro-bono legal advice, volunteered with local food banks and have worked as a trustee on the board of Craft Central (an arts charity in the Docklands). I am now working with the MCT as a trustee and look forward to contributing my legal knowledge, professional experience and passion for football and diversity to the charity.
How long have you been a trustee with Millwall Community Trust?
I joined as a legal advisor to the board in October 2023 and was appointed to the board of the MCT as a trustee this year.
Why did you become a trustee at Millwall Community Trust?
Having lived near the club, I am aware of the incredibly positive impact the MCT has in the South London area in providing opportunities for youth and community development through engagement with sport.
I wanted to work with the MCT to contribute to its commendable work in the neighbourhood and to ensure its continued success and growth.
To find out more about our Trustees, visit: https://www.millwallcommunity.org.uk/our-trustees">https://www.millwallcommunity.org.uk/our-trustees
