Celia is a chartered surveyor and had a career in commercial property for over 25 years, sitting on the Board of Baring, Houston & Saunders and laterly on the Board of LaSalle Investment Management where she was responsible for Client Management and New Business worldwide. 

Since retiring she has focussed on her family and charity work, although she and her husband also own 50% of a recycling business in Wales. She was a trustee of Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity for 18 years and also helps the Charlie Waller Trust Mental Health Charity. She is passionate about all children having opportunities to succeed and am really looking forward to working with Eastside who help children to see their potential and shine.

She is married and has 3 children aged 30, 28 and 23.