Student Trustees

Student Trustee

• Current post-holder: Mr Malcom Kazimil (he/him)
• First appointed: 1 July 2026
• Current term of office ends: 30 June 2027

Biography

Malcom Kazimil is an undergraduate student in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. He has recently returned from a year in industry at Bentley Motors, where he worked in Product Strategy and gained experience across strategy, engineering, governance, digital improvement and internal audit.

Originally from Tanzania, Malcom’s journey has been shaped by a belief in education as a force for opportunity, service and social change. At Bristol, he has held several leadership roles, including Chief Senior Resident at Manor Hall, President of Clifton Hill House JCR, President of Robogals Bristol, Vice President and Treasurer for Black in STEM, Course Representative for Electrical and Electronic Engineering, and Sponsorship Officer for the Bristol Electrical and Electronic Engineering Society.

Through these roles, he has focused on strengthening student communities, widening access to STEM education and helping students from different backgrounds feel supported, represented and connected.

Beyond the University, Malcom has gained experience across engineering, technology and public policy through placements with the HS2 national rail project and the East African Community. He is also involved in community initiatives supporting education and youth development in Tanzania.

As a Student Trustee, Malcom is committed to bringing a thoughtful and student-centred perspective to the Board. He is particularly interested in how universities can serve their communities, widen opportunity and make long-term decisions that reflect academic excellence, social responsibility and the public good.

Student Trustee

• Current post-holder: Ms Anna Pierre (she/her)
• First appointed: 1 July 2026
• Current term of office ends: 30 June 2027