Meet the Passionate Leaders Driving Our Mission Forward.
Our Board of Trustees and Ambassadors lead strategically and advocate to advance Be Kind Movement’s mission and lasting impact.
Board of Trustees
Premila Puri -Founder & CEO
Entrepreneur and film producer Premila Puri, inspired by her bullying experience, launched the Be Kind Movement charity in May 2015. In 2020, during the pandemic, she created the Kindness in School Programme™ based on 10 kindness values and emotional intelligence, piloted successfully in two London schools. She advocates for kindness and emotional intelligence to be valued alongside academics.
Fun fact: Premila made a film about a spider, but is afraid of spiders!
Shavy Makh -Co Founder
Shavy’s passion for helping people and love of science led him into scientific research. A Biochemistry graduate with a further degree in Cell Biology, he worked in academia before transitioning into the pharmaceutical industry, where he now manages global clinical trials and supports the development of new treatments.
Fun Fact: Shavy’s encounter with a teenie weenie spider inspired the short film called ITSY, which was the catalyst to the Kindness in School Programme™!
Stuart Kelsey -Treasurer
Mental health is a cause close to Stuart’s heart, and so he has joined the Be Kind Movement to help educate future generations on being kind to themselves and others, hoping this will improve the overall mental health of society in the future. He is currently an accountant for a property company based in the West End of London and joins the Board as Treasurer.
Fun Fact: Stuart is an avid Rugby and Football fan and supports Liverpool FC.
Lisa Ardley-Price -Chair
Lisa, a solicitor with over 15 years in financial services, is the Global Co-Chair for NatWest’s Gender Network, championing diversity, equity, and inclusion. A certified coach, she mentors young people and entrepreneurs from underrepresented groups, helping them build confidence, overcome limiting beliefs, and achieve ambitious goals.
Fun fact: Passionate about fitness, Lisa teaches yoga and has completed over 30 marathons.
Sarish Naidoo -Trustee
Sarisha is a former lawyer turned NED, board advisor, and consultant, providing strategic guidance across industries. As founder of Navigate Consulting, she empowers individuals and organisations through coaching and consulting, and is a passionate advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion — inspired by her upbringing in South Africa. A facilitator, speaker, and co-author of The Life Blueprint, she mentors for several charities.
Fun fact: Sarisha is a dedicated gym-goer and nature lover with a keen interest in gut health, neuroscience, and biohacking.