HOUNSLOW CHAMBER - Key Persons
Alan spent over 30 years with United Biscuits, 18 of which was as a Board Director. He specialised in Sales and Marketing, as well as manufacturing and corporate affairs. He recently resigned as Chairman at Park Royal Partnership, where he completed 9 years in the post which now allows him more time to focus his role as Director at Knowledge Peers. Knowledge Peers is a directors network with a difference, providing practical guidance on business issues to established businesses, typically with revenues of £1m to £100m. He is a Trustee of the John Lewis Partnership Foundation, the BAA Foundation and the charity Fareshare, Chair of the Ealing and Hillingdon Educational Business Partnership.
Alan started his export career in Metal Box PLC export shipping department in West Acton, progressing to Diageo export customer services department in Regents Park dealing with global exports. Alan is well used to export documentation and banking presentations. Since graduating from the Institute of Export at West Thames College he has been a front line export salesman across Africa, Asia and the Middle East for 25 years working for UK Export trading companies with manufacturing arms who set up local successful offices and dealerships for UK companies. These include many blue chip firms including JCB, Rolls Royce, Terex, Land Rover, Hyster, Carrier plus multiple SME's across the business spectrum. This propelled Alan's career to Director level as sales grew from $5m to $140m and local offices were set up in 4 overseas markets then on to set up his own Consultancy (ARC) and be an International Trade Adviser with www.a-r-c.london.
Andy took over as the BID Manager at Fulham Broadway BID at the end of November 2021. Andy has a varied background having worked both within businesses on the High Street and in business engagement on behalf of local authorities. Having started his working career in communications, Andy worked with big brands including SEGA, Blue Dragon and Morphy Richards, before moving into the sponsorship industry. After a break to run his own business, a volunteer agency working in sport, Andy went on to become the Marketing and Sales Manager of the largest importer, retailer and distributor of Korean food in Europe, before starting a new career in business engagement. Over the past 5 years, Andy has worked in business engagement, mainly within Richmond and Hounslow councils. Having also worked for Brentford FC Community Sports Trust, west London is at the heart of his experience.
Having spent seven years in engineering, including a five year Indentured Apprenticeship, I transferred to the City of…
Chris has worked in IT for over 25 years, starting his career at EuroTunnel. Working now as an independent IT professional, he now manages the IT for three small to medium sized organisations. He has lived in Brentford for over a decade.
Chris Greenwood was the managing director of MAPMECHANICS, a Brentford based company, specialising in mapping and logistics optimisation for businesses around the world; which he has recently sold. After studying physics he took a research degree in plasma fusion and then joined PerkinElmer, a US BioTechnology company, to develop a range of analytical instrumentation. At MAPMECHANICS his skills in innovation and the application of technology to mapping and logistics have been instrumental in the company's success. Chris has also managed a number of significant key sales including the introduction of a new mapping system for Experian and a sophisticated prescription and drug delivery solution for Boots. Chris is a Citizen Scientist helping research into eel migration and enjoys sailing.
Job Titles:
- Owner and Managing Director of Venture X White City
Chris is the owner and managing director of Venture X White City, a flexible office space provider located in Westfield London. Prior to opening Venture X White City, he spent 12 years working in various banking roles from equity derivatives trading to structured fund financing with posts in Sydney, Hong Kong, London and New York.
Dr Renu Raj non practicing qualified medical doctor.Qualified Solicitor, accredited International Mediator from London. Founder and CEO of RADANKS UK international legal tourism. Multiple Award Winner. RADANKS is a leading Mediators training CMC registered-course and Service provider. Multiple prestegious Award Winner. I have been invited as an international Mediator expert by Rajya sabha indian Parliament to discuss mediation bill to amend in India. I came up with the revolutionary concept of legal tourism Globally. RADANKS is the world's first integrated Legal care and support platform. I am a skilled and experienced International Accredited Mediator. I have a strong track record in alternative dispute resolution, spanning corporate, commercial and property areas and am accustomed to undertaking a structured mediation process as a neutral third person working with multiple parties, whilst ensuring legal arguments are understood. Masters in International Economics law Justice and development and possess a strong knowledge of the UK and international law. Registered at BCI and Delhi high court and a member of various renowned associations internationally. An international mediator for Construction industry Arbitration Council by CIDC.I am well equipped with a strong business acumen and an excellent understanding of commercial challenges, which I use while working within high profile networks and operating with elite contacts. Always reliable, hardworking, and driven to achieve goals. I aim to live up-to all the promises made. Despite being British and living in London my company and my job requires me to frequently travel internationally.. My objective is to make an international platform providing the best mediation from all parties across Pan Asia, UK and many more areas. Mediators Training centers are running in UK ,INDIA & OTHER COUNTRIES. The fundamentals of success are self-investment. mantra of life is always treating yourself with the three C's- CONCERN, COMMITMENT and CONFIDENCE, which is my key for Success.
Job Titles:
- Managing Director
- Managing Director - Consolidated Logistics Services Ltd
Ferose Gazi - Managing Director - Consolidated Logistics Services Ltd •I completed my business management degree in Sep…
•I completed my business management degree in Sep 1995.
Qualified Chartered Accountant and Financial Advisor with over 15 years of experience. He is the managing director of…
Gillian has worked in industrial B2B marketing for over 20 years, starting her career at Caterpillar Inc where she worked with eCommerce, websites, events and Six Sigma and eventually became Head of Marketing Communications. She was in charge of a large team of marketing specialists and project managers who provided marketing services for internal teams and the 180 strong global distributor network. This was followed by 13 years at oil and gas giant Shell International based in London, where she led the Europe and Africa Marketing team before moving into change and project management roles on large scale global transformation programmes. These days she runs her own Marketing Consultancy specialising in Social Media strategy, training and management for both SMEs and corporate businesses.
Job Titles:
- Project Manager and Digital Marketing Lead
Jane has worked for EMC/Dell Technologies for over 15 years at its Brentford location on the Great West Road. She started work at EMC Computer Systems in 2007 as an Executive Assistant for a VP at the newly acquired company: Legato, covering Europe, Middle East. She then transitioned to working for Documentum another software division within EMC. Finally, moving to the core of the business continuing at an EMEA level until EMC was acquired by Dell Technologies in 2016. At which time Jane moved to a UKI role, which is where she is today.
Martin is an experienced and well-respected Financial Services professional, having led a variety of teams across multiple disciplines over a 37-year career and is now enjoying semi-retirement having left HSBC in 2021.
Mel is an expert provider in all areas of the transport and warehousing industry and as a qualified Health & Safety Advisor, Professional Trainer and Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor, Mel works closely with airlines, handling agents, freight forwarders, distributors and manufacturers to ensure clients meet all the requirements of the relevant legislation. Mel is also a qualified instructor for the CAA and a member of the ICHCA.
Mustafa is an architect and has worked on a variety of education projects including Primary, Secondary and Higher education sectors as well as several community and regeneration projects. He was also involved in the production of various masterplans. Mustafa has many years of experience as an Architect, Urban Designer and Landscape Architect.
Neil has over 25 years' experience in the Security market, covering all roles from Security officer up to his current position as MD of Danhouse. Neil has a proven track record of building and developing operations, sales, support and administrative teams to produce high levels of customer satisfaction. A business developer, within operations through innovation, best practice who delivers service excellence and higher productivity and value. A leader who has shown strong financial management skills to provide cost control methods and opportunities and deliver team focus on profitable activity. Neil continues to improve his abilities with his Peers and to utilise his expertise in the industry to coach and guide all direct reports. Neil joined Danhouse in September 2017 and has introduced changes to systems, performance, reporting and has taken Danhouse to be a "Living Wage Employer" and part of the Armed Forces Covenant, reaching Silver Standard in 2022.
From South Yorkshire I qualified as a Chartered Surveyor and worked in the commercial real estate market in… Read More Paul Kennerley From South Yorkshire I qualified as a Chartered Surveyor and worked in the commercial real estate market in the City of London for 45 years. I was heavily involved in the City both civic and commercial becoming Master of the Parish Clerks Company, chair of a City charity, governor of two schools and trustee of some charities including the Jubilee Sailing Trust. I was a member of the Reserve Forces for 35 years, both Royal Navy and Army. I was the Representative Deputy Lieutenant for Hounslow for 7 years retiring in March 2022 and now a Freeman of the Borough. Now I am a Patron of the Mulberry Centre cancer charity by the West Middlesex Hospital and a Trustee of Chiswick Sea Cadets. Interests are current affairs, choral music and ocean sailing.
Sally has been working for the Chamber since January 2001. Since her appointment, which started as part-time and is now full-time, the numbers of events and membership have increased dramatically.Sally directs the Chamber Membership initiatives, Events and all operations activities of the Chamber, including an online documentation service.
Sally, the friendly day-to-day face of the Chamber, is the first point of contact for businesses.
Samar was born in Iraq and having gained an engineering degree, She moved to London and worked for Bechtel and also Amec Oil and Gas.
In May 2008 she founded Somer Industrial Projects (SIP) and advises many companies within the Middle Eastern region in matters such as strategy consulting, market entry into Iraq, sourcing and knowledge based training whilst ensuring compliance to standards and specifications.
Samar was awarded a Women of Excellence Award in 2017 for her work with communities. In 2018 Samar was elected Executive member of al Kindi society of engineering.
Sardar Singh was amongst the first turbaned uniformed customs officers to be posted at Heathrow in the early seventies. Today, Sardar is CEO of Lovell Properties Limited, which deals in buying, selling and property consultation in London with an impressive real estate portfolio. He holds an honorary doctorate from a US University and occasionally indulges his acting hobby having appeared in soap operas and TV shows.
Job Titles:
- Chartered Accountant
- Financial Advisor
- Qualified Chartered Accountant and Financial Advisor With over 15 Years of Experience. He Is the Managing Director of