Affiliators bio

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 Emily is the Model City Manager at Laureus Sport for Good Foundation, where she works with multiple stakeholders who form local coalitions wanting to work together to use sport for good.

She has over 10 years of experience working in sports for the development industry, holding previous roles at elite sport club foundations through active partnerships as well as consultant experience writing sport and facility strategies for local governments.  

 Olympic Games

2012 London Olympics: Gold in 5,000m and 10,000 m12

2016 Rio Olympics: Gold in 5,000m and 10,000 m2

World Championships 

2011: Silver in 10,000m, Gold in 5,000m

2013: Gold in 5,000m and 10,000m

2015: Gold in 5,000m and 10,000m

2017: Gold in 10,000m, Silver in 5,000m

European Championships

2010: Gold in 5,000m and 10,000m

2014: Gold in 5,000m and 10,000m

Learn much more about Mo, just click the link 

https://www.mofarah.com/

 Molly Bartrip currently plays as a defender for Tottenham Hotspur in the Women's Super League

At Tottenham, Molly has been a consistent performer: She has made 95 appearances for the club as of January 26, 2025. In the 2021/22 season, she made 28 appearances, keeping 11 clean sheets.

Molly has started every match in the current season, showcasing her importance to the team.

more information on Molly, please just click the link  

Getting to know | Molly Bartrip

 London Elite Builders Ltd is well-reviewed for its professionalism, quality of work, and customer service. The company holds a high rating (9.61/10) on Checkatrade, with clients praising the owner, Mr. Rafaqat Ali, for excellent communication, reliability, and workmanship. Projects range from bathroom and kitchen refits to full property refurbishments and garden rooms. Customers highlight the company’s attention to detail, timely completion, and willingness to advise on design and materials.

Rafiq is very excited to offer apprenticeships in the construction industry to the right candidates. he feels that being a part of KO CLUB TRUST UK will help in acheiving these goals for the youth. 

This management team is one of the most diverse,  with the dynamics below just some of the skills they embrace.

       Communication:         

talk with people, not at them. 

Understand   

others and make sure you've understood.  

Leadership: 

 initiative, organisation and leadership go hand in hand. 

 Analytical mind:          

think like a problem-solver.

Adaptability: 

if things don’t go as planned, wing it. 

Empathy: 

this role is about people. Put yourself in their shoes. 

Sustainability: 

keep up with the times. Sustainability and efficiency go together. 

Legal knowledge:

understand the regulations you must comply with and what that entails for the business.

Leee John is best known as the lead singer of the soul band Imagination, which achieved significant success in the early 1980s. Leee John's collaboration with Gorillaz on "The Lost Chord" in 2020 was a significant and memorable event for him, having met with Leee on many occasions, our founder is proud to call Leee a great Friend.  As a friend, Leee sent this over. 

more information on Leee John of Imagination 

https://www.leeejohn.com/

Sushil Saluja is a senior business leader and advisor based in London, focused on international business, technology-led transformation, and education.

He has over 30 years’ prior experience at Accenture, where he led business units across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America (based in London) and across Asia Pacific (based in Hong Kong).  He subsequently worked at the Bank of England as Head of Technology.

Sushil is currently a Common Councillor in the City of London, Chair (Trustee) of Heart of the City charity (helping small businesses with their CSR and net-zero activities), Trustee/Board member of the British Council and Trustee of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI).  He is also on the Board of LINK, which runs the UK ATM network. 

Raj has travelled over many shores, one with family and the second as a decorated  Civil Servant.

Raj was a supervisor at one of HM Customs departments, which can not be named as it was government-endorsed. 

Raj says " I used to look after over 50 staff and work on Ministry of defence buildings, which was a great lesson in how to keep a secret. 

I then started my own company which was very successful, I ran this company into my retirement " 

Raj currently  sits as a KO  trustee 

 In a recent BBC documentary titled The Real Mo Farah where Sir Mo Farah revealed that he was trafficked into the UK at the age of nine - and was saved by his PE teacher Alan Watkinson. 

Alan is also a Senior Tutor for the Youth Sport Trust Learning Academy, a primary school governor and Chair of Generations Active BFH an innovative initiative in partnership with Laureas, Nike and the GLA that works to meet community physical activity. 

Alan says " he is delighted & excited to be part of  KO Club and looking forward to taking the trust from strength to strength"

A hero to the multi-Olympic winning champion Mo Farah will now be part of your sporting journey www.koclubtrust.uk 

Originally from Ireland, I relocated to England many years ago and have built a life here with my son and daughter. Sports play a significant role in our family. My son continues to play football for a local team, and his passion for the sport has brought not only physical fitness but also a strong sense of teamwork and community involvement. I take immense pride in supporting his dedication to the game, and it’s inspiring to see how sports can shape character and bring people together.

My daughter is actively involved in the KO Club Youth Collective, which focuses on empowerment and inclusivity for young people. The club’s ethos aligns closely with the values we uphold as a family. It’s wonderful to see her growing through this involvement, learning valuable life skills and contributing to the community meaningfully."

Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill is a British retired athlete. Met with our founder to discuss getting youth into athletics, specialising in the heptathlon and 100 metres hurdles. As a competitor in heptathlon, she is the 2012 Olympic champion, a three-time world champion, and the 2010 European champion. She is also the 2010 World Indoor pentathlon champion, 

Olympic Success

Gold medal in heptathlon at the 2012 London Olympics, setting a personal best of 6,955 points14

Much more to Jess please just click the link

https://www.jessicaennis.net/