BOARD & TEAM MEMBERS

THE BOARD

Bob Beckett Chairman Entrepreneur and franchisee for international brand parent company.  Brings enterprise skills and global experience to the Chairmanship of this company.  A committed director on the Board of Shropshire Enterprise Partnership with ten years’ service to the community in which his business thrives.

John Clayton Director Chartered Surveyor and Chairman of Shropshire Enterprise Partnership, former Business Link Director, Chair of Shropshire Business Chamber and commercial property expert and senior business advisor to the company

Ian Evans, Director Former Sainsbury's Manager with 32 years' experience of multi national retail and corporate management.  Employed 450 people in Shropshire and brings highly valued commercial and senior management experience to the business

Fay Easton Head of Operations Hands-on creator of the concept, with 20 years’ experience in business and 10 years in the public/private sector.  Enthusiastic proponent of the self-employed entrepreneur with unshakeable belief in the Great British Power of Enterprise

THE TEAM

Amanda Shuker, Front Desk Management & Administration Every business needs a ‘Mandi’, but they are not having ours, multi-talented and with an inbuilt  radar for what ‘needs doing’ in keeping the checks and balances of the operation on track - oh and the cheques written.

Annie and Martin from Bizzy Days, Venue Cleaning Specialists Responsible for the quality of the space in the EHQ outlet, without these skilled and 'attention to detail' people to keep our venue pristine - EHQ would crumble.   No corners cut!

Liz Wakeham Jones, Events Management Former sales manager for an international hotel chain with responsibility for conference and events, incomparable sales & management skills, a real-life ‘home entrepreneur’ herself, multi tasking mum to three  and therefore, unflappable in the face of ‘event catastrophes’ at EHQ.  Liz is the 'bizzy bee' of EHQ and our impressive Events Manager

Yolanda Pearson, Entrepreneurial Consultant Managing BUSINESS PROFILE interviews and publications. With a lifetime of business experience in the catering industry, the true European on the Team.  French and Italian birthright mixed with Shropshire family & business life, the warm intuitive personality only matched by depth of intellect and ability to ‘connect’ to our member entrepreneurs

Sonia Bird, Venue Management Experienced in business management and administration over a diverse industry sector spanning both UK and international businesses, Sonia brings her wealth of experience and her full array of speciality skills to EHQ's front desk management.  Her people skills ensure a warm welcome and her multi-tasking capabilities ensure calm flexibility at the venue.  Passionate about working locally, Sonia has the enviable walk across the wooden foot bridge to work!