Tell us a little bit about you and your company
In my full-time role, I’m the Business Development Manager for Corps Security, one of the oldest security companies in the world. Originally founded to support military veterans, Corps is a social enterprise and last year alone we donated £200,000 to charity.
Additionally, I currently serve as a Cabinet Member for Bracknell Forest Council, with responsibility for economic development, town centre regeneration, property assets and communications. The Council is a strong supporter of Bracknell BID.
Can you give us some background to your working career?
I have a wide range of experience across both the public and voluntary sectors. I’ve been a town councillor for over 10 years, currently responsible for local parks, and I chair a local day centre charity supporting people with dementia.
I’m also a primary school governor, and represent Bracknell Forest on the Cambium joint venture, which delivers local housing developments.
Why are you a BID board director and why do you volunteer your time for the local business community?
I strongly believe in the BID model; it’s a great example of how businesses can work together to create a better environment and drive economic growth. Bracknell BID is particularly forward-thinking and proactive, and I’ve been impressed by its drive to make visible, lasting change.
There are always reasons not to act, but Bracknell BID has always been keen to push forward.
Why are you passionate about the Bracknell BID area?
My main focus, both personally and professionally, is growth. Bracknell BID is quite unique in that it focuses not on the town centre but on business and industrial districts.
Projects like the branded shuttle bus connecting Bracknell Station to the BID area are visible, practical improvements. From bike hire to boot camps, planters, lighting, CCTV and cleaner streets, the benefits of the BID are tangible. It’s a model that hopefully one day will be replicated in other parts of Bracknell too.
What skills and experience do you bring to the BID board?
I bring a blend of public and private sector experience, from my Cabinet role in economic development and regeneration, to business development within a major security firm, as well as governance roles in charities, education and housing partnerships.
What projects or initiatives that the BID has delivered are you most proud of?
The shuttle bus stands out, it’s a clear, practical benefit to the area. I’m also proud of the BID’s investment in bikes, boot camps, and beautification projects like planters and lighting. These are real-world outcomes that improve the experience of working in Bracknell tremendously.
What difference do you hope the BID will have made in the next five years?
I’d love to see innovation around affordable green energy, like solar panels charging business-use batteries and continued investment in transport options like the shuttle bus. These ideas have long been discussed, and I hope we’ll see them come to life.
What do you like to do in your spare time?
I’m committed to staying active and do yoga and body pump regularly. I’ve also taken up paddleboarding and hope to master it this summer. When I can, I love seeing live music and opera, it’s a great way to unwind.
What’s the best piece of business advice you’ve been given?
I can’t say I’ve been given much formal business advice, but I live by three key values: curiosity, determination, and excellence. Be curious about what you’re doing. Be determined to see things through. And do it well.