Project Description
British Student Taekwondo Federation Board Members
Fabian began training in taekwondo in his native Germany. During his undergraduate degree, he founded the Aalen University Taekwondo Club and later, during his postgraduate degree studies in the UK, became president of the Taekwondo Club at the University of Birmingham while completing his PhD in Magnetic Materials. Fabian joins the board with extensive experience in running clubs, organising events, a current competitor in poomsae tournaments at an international level and as a qualified poomsae referee.
Marianna grew up in London before moving to Birmingham to study Music at the University of Birmingham. She has since trained as and is now currently working as a primary school teacher in Birmingham. Marianna's taekwondo journey started in 2006, and she remains and enthusiastic competitor in patterns competitions to the present day. In 2021, Marianna also co-created her first community taekwondo club where she continues to coach. Marianna is looking forward applying her time and skills as a trustee, particularly in her role as portfolio holder for social media and communications.
Shoaib began training in taekwondo as an undergraduate student at Anglia Ruskin University and fondly recalls the impact that the BSTF had on his own university experience. Shoaib emphasises the importance of the platform BSTF provided in the development of his own life skills, and now proudly serves as a trustee to support the next generation of student practitioners. Shoaib completed his MBA at the University of Warwick and works as a product manager for a leading bank.
Richard Ullyott bring a wealth of taekwondo and charity governance experience to the board. Richard is an international referee and Referee Director for World Taekwondo Ireland. Richard also sits on board of Trustees of a number of local housing charities in South Yorkshire and is responsible for various housing properties owned by those organisations. Richard has previously served as trustee and chair of trustees of a children’s charity providing preschool care and education, and has been a School Governor for 2 primary schools and a secondary school fulfilling a number of roles including Strategy and Chair.
Duncan began taekwondo while studying psychology at the University of Surrey. After four years of taekwondo and three years of contributing to his university's club as a committee member he decided to combine his two passions and complete an additional masters degree in Sport Psychology. First elected to the charity's board of trustees in 2015 Duncan's expertise includes sport psychology & research, sports management and charity finance. Duncan works in the sport sector as client services manager at Surrey Sport Park and continues to practice taekwondo in his spare time. Duncan is now a non-executive director of the charity.
Colin brings experience from a number of sectors, including the pharmaceutical research sector, Public Health England, and charity sector management. Colin has led a range of strategic, structural and technical developments within BSTF, including its registration as a charity, the design and deployment of the multi-event-multi-disciple Championships Series format, the development of the charity's digital systems and online services, and the creation of new commercial and sector partnerships with British Universities and Colleges Sport and other key stakeholders. A keen sportsman, Colin continues to practice and coach taekwondo in his free time.
