Working in private and public sector organisations for over 40 years, Debbie has a wealth of business experience. Having worked in sectors as diverse as an iron ore mine, and television production she is an advocate for multi-skilling and lifelong education.
Johnathan is a seasoned expert in scaling family-owned businesses, with nearly 40 years of experience supporting them through their growth journeys. As a partner at Crowe, he plays a pivotal role in driving the firm’s success. His leadership as the National Head of SME Business has been instrumental in fostering innovation and growth across various sectors.
Joel is a Partner in the Corporate team at Higgs LLP. He has significant experience in mergers, acquisitions, disposals, reorganisations and joint ventures across all markets, specialising in particular in health and social care, industrials and franchising.
Charlie completed his training as a Chartered Accountant in Leeds, following qualification, he moved out of practice and into industry joining a national Tier 1 construction company to continue his professional development, before joining the Gough Group to formalise the in-house Finance department of the business as the Financial Director.
Jan Jennings has worked as a communications and public affairs professional across the private, public and voluntary sector for the majority of her career. She has worked with the Richardson family for eight years supporting them across their business portfolio. She has headed up teams at the West Midlands Combined Authority, Wolverhampton Council and Telford & Wrekin Council as well offering strategic support to regional government, emergency services and third sector organisations.
Stuart Perkins is a key member of MNA Digital with a strong background in sales, customer service, and agency management. Focused on delivering exceptional value and ROI, Stuart plays a crucial role in ensuring client success through innovative strategies and building long-lasting relationships that drive growth and performance.
Steve Mills is the Studio Manager at MNA Digital, bringing extensive experience in managing fulfilment teams. With a keen focus on both delivering and exceeding client expectations, Steve ensures campaigns are delivered on time and perform optimally. He also plays a vital role in tracking and measuring success to achieve client goals.
Andrew Hackett, MBA, is the General Manager of the Dry Lining Division and Head of Marketing at voestalpine Metsec. With 21 years of experience at Metsec, he has held key roles in manufacturing, marketing, and sales, previously serving as Sales Director. He is dedicated to innovation, sustainability, and driving industry excellence.
Alan Harris, MPhil, serves as the Quality & BIM Compliance Director at voestalpine Metsec plc. With over 30 years in the metal forming industry, including 29 years at Metsec, he has held roles in production management, technical management, and quality compliance. Alan holds an engineering degree and an MPhil in knowledge-based product development.
Simon Penfold is a freelance business journalist, PR writer and magazine editor based in the West Midlands.
Simon Penfold has been a journalist for more than four decades, covering business at the Express & Star for 20 years, latterly as Business Editor, before his retirement. His previous career in regional newspapers extended from East Anglia to Hull, where he was Crime Reporter for several years.
