Our passion is that everyone can know Jesus through the Bible

Executive Director

James Poole

James is passionate about making the Bible available to everyone and seeing churches grow strong in God’s word.

James says: ‘I love how the Bible continually speaks into my life. It is so relevant to life here and now. That could only be the case if it is God speaking, which is why it is so important that all people are able to engage with what God is saying through the Bible in their language.’

Having left a previous career as a computer programmer in order to go to Bible college, James has served as an Associate Vicar at a church in the UK and in training church leaders in Kenya.

Today he leads Wycliffe, helping to define strategy and direction, and building strong partnerships which enable the work. He is a popular conference speaker, and his role takes him around the world and across the UK and Ireland. James and his wife live in Oxford, where they are members of a mission-minded city centre church.

Director for People

Ann Saunders

Ann is passionate about providing the professional and pastoral support that people working in Bible translation need so they can do their best work.

Ann says: ‘I love working with the People team, serving those working in the ministry of Bible translation so they can do their best work in this key task.’

Before joining Wycliffe in 2018, Ann was the Human Resources director of an international development consultancy. Ann also has Human Resources (HR) experience working in a start-up employment law and HR consultancy, the London Stock Exchange, and a large electronics design and manufacturing company.

Ann is a trustee for MAF UK and for Sutton Community Works. She is married to Tim, who is the minister of a church in Sutton. Ann and Tim have three adult daughters.

Director for Supporters

Robin Peake

Robin is passionate about seeing people’s generosity used to increase the impact of mission around the world.

Robin says: ‘I love giving Wycliffe’s wonderful supporters joyful giving experiences so they can get a glimpse of the huge difference their generosity is making.’

Before joining Wycliffe in 2020, Robin worked for Home for Good, Innovista and UCCF. Robin is also a trustee for a grant-giving trust and a Christian housing charity he founded. He serves on the leadership team of a church plant in Oxford that he and his family are part of.

Director of Finance and Operations

Claire Hollis

Claire is passionate about stewarding the resources God has given Wycliffe with professionalism and integrity.

Claire says: ‘I love finding simple solutions to complex situations so we can better support the work of Bible translation teams around the world.’

After qualifying as a chartered management accountant and attending Bible college, Claire worked for several commercial firms and charities before joining Wycliffe in 2002. 

Claire spent 16 years working in Kenya. There she merged her heart for mission with her accounting skills by overseeing the finances of Bible translation work across sub-Saharan Africa. Claire returned to the UK in 2019 to take up her current role and she belongs to a community church in Wallingford.

Director for Churches

Neil Graham

Neil is passionate about equipping churches across the UK and Ireland to be part of making the Bible available to everyone.

Neil says: ‘World mission happens through the Church. Serving the Church – both here and overseas – is central to all that Wycliffe does and I love being part of all that God is doing through his Church to reach more people for Jesus.’

Mission has been central to Neil’s life and work for many years. Previously he lived in the Middle East for six years, where he served as a field team leader for another mission agency. After Neil and his family returned to the UK, Neil worked in church engagement for Christian mission charities before he joined Wycliffe in 2019. Neil is also a trustee for PartnerAid, an international development charity.

Neil is originally from Scotland and is married to Charlotte. They have three young children, and they belong to a church in High Wycombe.

Director for International Partnerships

Peter Miller*

Peter is passionate about walking in true partnership (Amos 3:3) with Bible translation teams around the world.

Peter says: ‘I love working to develop partnerships that provide the practical and spiritual support that local translation teams need to do what God has called them to do – to translate the Bible for their people.’

Before joining Wycliffe, Peter was an army officer, serving in several countries including Afghanistan. Following his military service, Peter worked for the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe and the Foreign Office. Peter, his wife, and their children are members of a thriving church in southern England.

*Peter’s name has been changed to protect his work with Wycliffe’s partners in parts of the world that are hostile to the gospel.