The Executive Committee

Dr Henry Dyson

Position: President

Henry Dyson, Grey College Association President, is a well-known figure around Grey College and the University of Durham. He is an Honorary Fellow of the College, a member of the Grey College Trust, Chairman of the Friends of Grey, a member of College Council and the organiser of exhibitions of graphic art and other art events at Grey College.

He studied at Grey college in the 1970s, as well as Cambridge University and the University of Texas. He has worked in education, public relations and as an art dealer, having organised his first exhibition when he was a student at Grey in 1976.

Henry has served on the Executive of the World Congress of Faiths, the London Society of Jews and Christians, the Executive body of the Society of Friends (Quakers), and the Council of Jews, Christians and Muslims. He has homes in England and Denmark, and is resident in Grey for part of each term. He was a very close friend of the late Syd Holgate (first Master) and Victor Watts (third Master) and works to support the current Master, Martyn Chamberlain, in his endeavours to ensure tradition, continuity and progress at Grey whilst maintaining the widest possible contact and inclusion with alumni.

He is currently coordinating and cataloguing the graphic arts throughout the University.

Photograph of Henry Dyson

Ms Janet Gyllenspetz

Position: Vice President

Janet graduated in Natural Sciences in 1988 and saw part of the change from all male to a mixed college.

Janet greatly enjoyed her time at Durham. She was known to most Grey students of her day, perhaps because she was involved in many different things. Janet was a member of the social committee and was never off the dance floor at college events. Other activities included being Honorary Guardian of the Snooker Room, serving coffee at Grey Dramsoc productions and being a member of university wide societies such as the Durham Union Society.

Janet has been a Vice President of the association since 1996 and was the first lady officer.

Today Janet continues to enjoy dancing and public speaking, and she does still believe in life behind firedoors!

Photograph of Janet Gyllenspetz

Mr Alan Richards

Position: Treasurer

Alan graduated in Mathematics in 1980 and now lives in London and works as managing director of West Hill Corporate Finance, advising corporate clients on raising capital, mergers & acquisitions and going public on the stockmarket. Prior to that he worked as an investment analyst for Barclays and HSBC James Capel and as a consulting actuary for Bacon & Woodrow, becoming an Associate of the Institute of Actuaries.

He has retained strong links with the College and has served on Finance Committee, College Council and is a trustee of the Grey College Trust and an Honorary Fellow. He visits Durham several times each year for the reunion and College art exhibitions.

Photograph of Alan Richards

Mr Thomas Cliff

Position: Secretary

Tom graduated in Chemistry in 2001 after four immensely enjoyable years in Durham. Whilst in Durham held the roles of JCR Secretary and JCR Treasurer. When not studying and working he could often be found in the bar, especially with the 2nd XI football boys.

Since graduation Thomas has worked with Deloitte as a specialist in their merger integration services team. Thomas has advised the boards of many large corporates including Cable and Wireless, Virgin Media, Rentokil Initial and Airbus. Recently Thomas has left Deloitte to join CPCR, a north east based consultancy.

Thomas is looking forward to being able to spend more time working with the college and hopes that his experiences can help the Association and College to grow and fulfil the goals and ambitions of its students.

Photograph of Thomas Cliff