Meet The Prostate Cymru Staff

Tina joined Prostate Cymru in January 2014 as Chief Executive, working in conjunction with The Board of Trustees to develop and implement a strategic plan to deliver the charity’s key objectives. Tina is responsible for the management and leadership of a small team of staff, and volunteer groups, operating across Wales to increase awareness and maximise fundraising opportunities. Tina is a dedicated and highly respected professional with over 25 years’ experience working at senior management and board level, including Sales and Marketing Director at Cardiff Blues, and is a well-known figure amongst the South Wales business community. She is an out-going fun loving person with a genuine compassion for others.

After graduating in 2007 with a first class marketing degree from Liverpool University, Annabelle moved back to Cardiff to start and develop her career. Having worked in the events, marketing and sponsorship industry for over 15 years, Annabelle has been part of the organising team for some of Wales leading sporting events in both rugby (Cardiff Blues) to running (Cardiff Half Marathon). A career highlight being leading the marketing and partnerships departments for the IAAF World Half Marathon 2016. Annabelle is now delighted to bring her experience to Prostate Cymru, working alongside the charities marketing and events teams on an array of projects. A big foodie, Annabelle enjoys eating out, cooking, reading and is a proud working Mother to three young children.

Owen Pugsley graduated from the University of South Wales in 2013 with a BA Honours Degree in Business Marketing and Human Resources. After working as a teacher while completing a PGCE Owen took a gap year in the College Beau Soleil, a prestigious school located in the Swiss Alps. Owen had raised money for Prostate Cymru since 2016 completing a number of our internal events to raise money for the charity such as: The Big Walk, The Five Valleys Sportive and The Cardiff Half Marathon. Joining the staff in 2017, Owen works closely with the team running some of Prostate Cymru’s main events including The Ambassadors Lunch and The Ray Murray charity golf day. In his spare time Owen enjoys travelling and undertaking challenges such as the Iron Man Wales triathlon.

Lydia graduated from Cardiff University in 2018 with a BA Honours Degree in English Literature and then continued her studies at Cardiff University completing a Master of Arts in Magazine Journalism. During her master’s, Lydia completed two internships in Cardiff as a Digital and Promotional Content Creator and a PR and Social Media Intern, as well as winning the BBC Worldwide Award for Best New Magazine Brand of 2019. After finishing her studies, Lydia joined the Prostate Cymru team in 2020. In her free time, Lydia enjoys reading, cooking and finding new brunch spots in Cardiff.

Becky has over twenty years’ experience working in the service industry for a prominent Welsh company. Becky’s roles included customer service, training new and existing staff across the UK, team management and auditing. After leaving the industry, Becky set up her own company Havard PA Associates before joining the Prostate Cymru team in October 2016 as an Executive Assistant. In this role, Becky works closely with the Chief Executive and accountants regarding the charity’s finances and also helps to organise events. Outside of work, Becky enjoys travelling, reading and keeping fit.