Our Management Team

Caroline Diehl MBE
Chief Executive, Media Trust

Caroline Diehl is Chief Executive and Founder of Media Trust. She was awarded the MBE for services to the media industry and has been the recipient of the Ernst & Young 'Social Entrepreneur of the Year' award. A trustee of the Small Charities Coalition and the World Film Collective, Caroline is also on the Advisory Council of INSEAD's Social Entrepreneurship Programme.

Gavin Sheppard
Director of Marketing and Communications Services

Gavin leads marketing and communications services, including training and resources, media volunteers, Press Association partnership Community Newswire and the national marketing and communications infrastructure programme. He launched Media Trust's pioneering digital media work with communities - Community Voices - and leads marketing and brand across all Media Trust activities.

Mark Dodd
Digital Media Director

Mark leads the Digital Media Team and is responsible for the digital and social media strategies for Media Trust's digital platforms, including its websites and TV channel. Heading up the editorial output of the Community Channel is also a key area of his responsibilities.

Katie Simpson
Director of Communications, Content & Youth Media

Katie manages the Creative Media Department leading on PR, public affairs, youth projects, content production and distribution across Media Trust. She heads up the communications and distribution for Mediabox and launched a youth mentoring scheme linking media professionals to disadvantaged young people.

Avis Reaney
Finance and Resources Director

Avis is responsible for managing and developing the financial and operational strategies of Media Trust. She has overall responsibility for ensuring the quality provision of all core services including Finance, IT, Human Resources and Office Management.