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Our Team

No ‘one’ person makes the Nimsdai Foundation

Together we achieve more

The success of the Nimsdai Foundation relies on the collective strength of its people, each bringing vital experience, skills, and knowledge to the table. From those working on the ground to our partners, advisors, and volunteers, every contribution is part of a larger effort driven by shared purpose.

It is through teamwork that ideas become action, and it is the combined expertise of our community that allows us to operate effectively, respond to challenges, and create meaningful impact across our core pillars. Without this unified effort, none of our achievements would be possible.

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Founder

Nimsdai ‘Nims’ Purja is a multi-world record-breaking mountaineer whose passion for the mountains and their communities has driven him to set up the Nimsdai Foundation to give back to the people and environments that have given him so much.

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Our Staff And Trustees

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The Trustees of the Nimsdai Foundation are dedicated volunteers who carry the full financial and legal responsibility for the Foundation’s work. Their primary duty is to ensure that all activities undertaken by the Foundation are firmly aligned with its charitable objectives.

Our Trustees bring with them a wealth of experience, insight, and specialist knowledge from a variety of sectors. They play a vital role in guiding the strategic direction of the Foundation, reviewing and approving our Strategic and Business Plans, Annual Budget, and Annual Report and Accounts.

Glen Mallen

Our Executive Director, Glen has significant experience in the charity and voluntary sectors, particularly in complex, multi-site organisations. He is passionate about delivering the purpose and mission of the charities he has worked for, while shaping and implementing organisation-wide strategies, with a strong emphasis on collaboration, critical thinking, and team leadership.

Suchi Purja

Having a background from Nepal, Suchi has seen first-hand the limited opportunities, cultural barriers, and inequality many people in the mountain communities face. These experiences have deepened her commitment to representation and advocacy. Being able to create opportunities, support inclusion, and change the lives of those in the mountain communities is core to her involvement with the Foundation

Kamal Purja

Kamal is a proud veteran Gurkha soldier and the older brother of Nirmal "Nims" Purja. He has a strong sense of duty to represent the Nepalese communities and to support the Nimsdai Foundation.

Chris Dixon

Chris is a social impact and governance specialist with over 15 years' experience managing governance and risk in both the private and charitable sectors. He is currently Head of Strategy and Governance at an international foundation.

Milly Lamer

Milly is currently the Head of Partnerships at a UK cancer charity. Her previous work has taken her across continents, from managing complex social impact programmes to guiding cross-cultural volunteering challenges, always with a focus on long-term, purposeful change.

Donna McReath

Donna brings over 25 years of experience in HR and volunteer development across the public, private, and charitable sectors to her role as Trustee. Her focus and passion is ensuring the Nimsdai Foundation's staff and volunteers have a clear, future-focused strategy that keeps positive culture at the heart of our mission.

Joseph Joyce

Joseph is a qualified accountant with experience in various industries. He trained and qualified as an auditor before moving to further his career in financial services. He is currently the Finance Director at an investment management firm based in London.

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Together we are stronger. If we dream big and take action, we can change the world."

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