My mother, Hattie Llewelyn-Davies, who has died aged 71, was known to many as a passionate non-executive director in the fields of homelessness, healthcare and social housing, and was widely respected for her commitment.
Over the years, she served on more than 30 boards, and shortly before her death had been appointed as chair designate of a major newly merged Hertfordshire housing association. But she was no “serial NED”, and brought imagination, drive and vision wherever she was round the table. In several appointments, she was in effect a troubleshooter, bringing common sense to sort out a range of financial, governance and cultural issues.
