MONEY AND MENTAL HEALTH - Key Persons
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- Senior Director at the Competition
Adam Land is a senior director at the Competition and Markets Authority, where he has had a particular focus on the design and delivery of effective interventions to help people get a fair deal from markets. Adam is passionate about supporting good mental health and is a senior sponsor on wellbeing and mental health for both the CMA and the UK Civil Service.
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- Strategic Partnerships Manager
Alexis supports the delivery of the Mental Health Accessible Programme working directly with essential service companies, like banks and energy providers, to make their products easier for people with mental health problems to use. Alexis has over a decade of experience in banking, as well as experience of delivering partnerships in the not-for-profit sector supporting customer and employee mental health. These professional experiences combined have given her a unique perspective on the rewards and challenges that come when supporting accessibility for those with mental health problems. Outside work, Alexis enjoys sea swimming and spending time with family and friends. (she/her)
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- Deputy Chief Executive at the Centre for Mental Health
Andy Bell is Deputy Chief Executive at the Centre for Mental Health. He joined the Centre from the King's Fund in 2002 as Director of Communications, before becoming Deputy Chief Executive in 2009. He is a member of the Mental Health Policy Group and chaired the Mental Health Alliance between 2006 and 2008. He writes a regular blog on mental health policy for the Huffington Post.
Job Titles:
- Operations Officer
- Operations Officer at Money
Anna is the Operations Officer at Money and Mental Health Policy Institute. She has over 10 years' experience supporting leadership positions across the charity and not-for-profit sector. Her role involves supporting the Head of Finance and Operations with the smooth running of the charity's day to day business, governance and finances - and supporting the CEO with diary management. Outside of work, Anna enjoys spending time with family, swimming and yoga. (she/her)
Aoife Ni Luanaigh is a researcher with more than ten years' experience of designing, conducting, and directing research and evaluation programmes. She has worked for the University of Cambridge, in the private sector, and in government. Aoife has lived experience of mental health problems and is particularly interested in how people can be supported to access and stay in work and education during periods of ill health.
Job Titles:
- Senior Research Officer
- Senior Research Officer at the Money
Becca is a Senior Research Officer at the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute. She's passionate about producing research that generates change so everyone has an equal chance of financial security, regardless of their mental health, and ensuring people experiencing a mental health problem are at the heart of, and drive, this work. She has previously worked at the anti-poverty charity Z2K where she undertook research and policy work on how Universal Credit and disability benefits can better support people in vulnerable situations, the Obesity Health Alliance, and Citizens Advice Westminster. She enjoys spending time with friends and learning Spanish in her spare time. (She/Her) @Becca__Stacey
Job Titles:
- Interim Director of External Affairs and Income
Brian oversees Money and Mental Health's communications and campaigning activities and income generation. He has over a decade of experience leading communications for charities and think tanks, and also previously worked as a journalist for national and regional publications. Outside of work, he enjoys reading and playing music. (he/him) @SempleSemple
Bronwen leads Money and Mental Health's public affairs activities and plays a key role in delivering our influencing strategy. Having previously helped to set up and run our communications and events programmes, Bronwen spent two years working at a media relations and digital communications agency in New York. She rejoined us in 2020 and in her spare time, enjoys playing netball and cooking for friends. (she/her)
Job Titles:
- Treasurer
- Chartered Accountant With Ernst & Young LLP
Carol qualified as a chartered accountant with Ernst & Young LLP. She then worked in international development for CDC Group plc where she was the group financial controller for some years. During that time, she was also a charity trustee and treasurer and won awards for her work in the charity sector from the Institute of Chartered Accountants (ICAEW) and from the Royal Surrey County Hospital for her patient support work. Since 2012, she has worked as a non-executive director in various NHS clinical commissioning groups across Sussex/ East Surrey. She is also co-author of a patient support book and patient leader for a national charity. Carol is training to be a counsellor and psychotherapist as a result of her interest in mental health.
Carol Pearson Carol qualified as a chartered accountant with Ernst & Young LLP. She then [...]
Caroline has over two decades of strategic and operational leadership, and a deep-rooted knowledge of the financial services sector. Formerly head of outreach and customer insight at the Financial Ombudsman Service, in 2017 she set up her consultancy Different Petal and co-founded MeIncluded, a disabled access review website. Caroline also holds a number of advisory roles, including at the; National Centre for Diversity, Money Advice Trust and for the Kent Police and Crime Commissioner.
Chris Fitch has led research on debt and mental health for almost a decade. Chris works with the Money Advice Trust and the Personal Finance Research Centre at the University of Bristol, much of his research focuses on vulnerability. Before this, Chris was a Research Fellow at the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
Chris works on research projects exploring the connections between mental health problems and financial difficulties. This involves working with our Research Community and designing surveys to hear about their experiences and what they think might help make a difference. Chris joined Money and Mental Health from Survation, where he was lead project manager. Chris worked on research projects for a variety of clients ranging from charities to political parties. Prior to this, Chris worked at the think tank British Future and was involved in a range of projects including the National Conversation. In his spare time Chris enjoys reading, listening to music and going to gigs. (he/him) @chrislees_
Chris Pond Chris is a former Chairman of the Lending Standards Board, and has had [...]
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- Director of Savings & Investments at Barclays UK
Clare Francis is Director of Savings & Investments at Barclays UK. A former financial journalist, Clare is an expert in consumer finance having spent eight years working on national newspapers and seven years as Editor-in-Chief at MoneySuperMarket.
She lost her husband to suicide in 2011 and has since been committed to raising awareness and understanding of mental health issues.
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- Interim Chief Executive of the Money
Conor is the Interim Chief Executive of the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute. Before stepping up in May 2023, Conor was Head of Research and Policy, leading Money and Mental Health's research and policy development. Prior to joining the team in 2020, Conor worked in the civil service but has spent most of his career in the third sector, with roles at the Resolution Foundation and the Joseph Rowntree Foundation. From 2021-23, he was a trustee of the Lewisham Irish Community Centre. (he/him) @conortdarcy
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- Professor of Clinical Psychology and Rehabilitation at King 's College London
Til Wykes is Professor of Clinical Psychology and Rehabilitation at King's College London, much of her research focuses on rehabilitation and recovery for people with severe mental health problems. Professor Wykes also edits the Journal of Mental Health and is Vice Dean of Psychology and System Sciences at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience.
Dan Holloway has bipolar disorder and has been campaigning on mental health and finance issues for more than a decade. He works at Oxford University, where he sits on the Disability Advisory Group. Twice Creative Thinking World Champion, Dan is also CEO of Oxford University spinout Rogue Interrobang which helps institutions use creativity to solve wicked problems, in particular by providing spaces where disabled people can play a leading role in shaping the future.
Billy Boland is a Consultant Psychiatrist in Community Psychiatry and is the Deputy Medical Director at Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust. He is the current Chair of the Faculty of General Adult Psychiatry at the Royal College of Psychiatrists and a co-Clinical Director for Mental Health for NHS England, London region. His interests include quality improvement, social care and safeguarding in mental health services.
Jed Boardman is Senior Lecturer in Social Psychiatry at the Institute of Psychiatry and Senior Policy Adviser at the Centre for Mental Health. Throughout his career, he has worked mainly in social and community psychiatry and was Consultant Psychiatrist at South London and Maudsley Trust until 2016. He is Lead for Social Inclusion at the Royal College of Psychiatrists where he advises on employment, poverty, welfare reform, personalisation and recovery.
Dr Lisa Cameron is the MP for East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow. First elected in 2015, Lisa has previously served as the SNP's Shadow Spokesperson for Mental Health, as well as being a member of both the Health and Social Care and International Development select committees. Prior to entering Parliament, Lisa worked as a consultant psychologist in a community forensic mental health service, and was Director of a local small business, Psychological Services Scotland Ltd.
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- Assistant Professor of Social Policy at the University of Bath
Ricky Kanabar is Assistant Professor of Social Policy at the University of Bath. Prior to his appointment at Bath, Ricky was a founding member of the Understanding Society Policy Unit working with government departments on joint projects using the United Kingdom Household Longitudinal Study; one of the few longitudinal household surveys that collects information about both people's debt profile and their mental health.
Job Titles:
- Research Officer
- Research Officer at the Money
Francesca is a Research Officer at the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute, supporting the research team in exploring the connections between financial difficulties and mental health problems. She is particularly passionate about eliminating the stigma surrounding mental health problems in underrepresented groups. Prior to joining the team, Francesca worked in research and financial planning at a business consultancy firm. Outside of work, Francesca enjoys travelling, hiking, and spending time with friends and family. (she/her)
Gareth Roy Gareth is charity lawyer at Russell-Cooke LLP. He's been at Russell-Cooke for over [...]
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- Chief Executive ( Maternity Leave )
- Independent Advisor to the UK Regulator 's Network
Helen was a core part of the founding team at Money and Mental Health, running the organisation's communications and influencing work before becoming CEO in 2018. Since then the charity has doubled in size, and achieved lasting impact across government policy, regulation and beyond as well as becoming the ‘go to' organisation for understanding the toxic link between money and mental health problems. A passionate campaigner, her proudest moment so far was the team winning the ‘Recovery Space' campaign, securing vital debt respite for everyone using NHS mental health crisis services.
Helen has significant experience working across the third sector and in policy and politics, including working in Parliament. Helen is committed to campaigning alongside those with lived experience. She previously led Mind's policy and campaigns work on public mental health and social care, securing key changes to the Care Act, successfully campaigned with young care leavers for better financial security and with people who are homeless for a stronger commitment to tackle rough sleeping in London.
Helen is an independent advisor to the UK Regulator's Network, sits on the advisory group to the board of the Money and Pensions Service, the UK Finance Consumer Advisory Group, the Government's Financial Inclusion Policy Forum and the advisory board for suicide prevention charity Jonathan's Voice.
As of May 2023, Helen is on maternity leave. Conor D'Arcy is our Interim Chief Executive
(she/her) @helen_undy
Imaan joins Money and Mental Health as an External Affairs Intern, supporting the charity's communications and campaigns to help extend its impact. Before joining the team, she worked to provide support and accommodation to young people and adults experiencing mental health problems. As a result, Imaan has developed a passion for helping young people realise their full potential, in spite of health challenges or social background. In her spare time, Imaan helps to plan and deliver creative summer programmes for primary-aged children. She is also an avid reader and creative writer. (she/her)
Jo is Vice Chair of the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute. Alongside this she is a Non Executive Director of the Isle of Man Financial Services Authority, a member of the Phoenix Group Independent Governance Committee and works with a range of firms advising on regulatory issues.
Jo has had an extensive career in regulation, recently serving as Executive Director of Strategy and Risk for the Pensions Regulator and a Non Executive Commissioner of The Gambling Commission. Jo's earlier career was with the FSA and FCA where she held a range of roles in strategy, supervision, authorisations and enforcement, as well as holding roles in the banking and insurance industries. In her final role with the FCA as Director of Market Intelligence, Data and Analysis Jo was accountable for the delivery of the FCA's Consumer work, Behavioural Economics, Data, Analytics and RegTech agendas.
Jo Hill Jo is Vice Chair of the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute. Alongside [...]
Job Titles:
- Senior Strategic Partnerships Officer
Keith oversees the project delivery of the Mental Health Accessible Programme, working hand in hand with essential services firms to help ensure their products and services are as easy as possible for people with mental health problems to access and use. Keith has built his career working in account director roles across healthcare and political communications and has over a decade of experience working with consultancies and essential service providers to navigate strategic communications and engagement challenges. Outside work, Keith loves the gym, gardening, travelling and is a huge 90s music fan. (he/him)
Job Titles:
- Founder and Managing Director of IncomeMax
Lee Healey is Founder and Managing Director of IncomeMax, a social enterprise that offers independent personal money advice. Lee has 21 years of experience supporting vulnerable and low income families, having held roles at the Department for Work and Pensions and in the charitable advice sector.
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- Research Community Officer
Leia is Money and Mental Health's dedicated Research Community Officer, supporting members of our Research Community to tell their stories and contribute to our research. For the last decade, she has been working directly with young people, people in vulnerable circumstances and minoritised communities within the social care, education and research sectors in London, Montreal and Cairo. Leia cares deeply about understanding people's experiences of mental health problems and all the aspects of a person's life, including their finances and resources available to them, that can relate to the link between money and mental health. Leia enjoys just about anything as long as her dog, Cleo, is with her. If Cleo isn't available, Leia can be found kayaking, camping, cooking Tunisian food and playing the oud. (she/they)
Liam works on Money and Mental Health's digital communications and events, having previously been an external affairs intern at Money and Mental Health back in 2018. Originally from Devon, he moved to London in 2012, but has also lived in Manchester and Mexico City. Outside of work, his interests include political history and urban design. He can be usually found hiking, reading or cooking. (he/him) @liamjlhill
Lord Davies is a Labour peer who was appointed to the House of Lords in 2020. Before entering the Lords, he worked as an actuary in the pensions industry and was active in the trade union movement. Earlier in his career, he served on the Inner London Education Authority.
Luciana Berger is the former MP for Liverpool Wavertree and former Labour shadow cabinet minister for mental health. She frequently campaigns on the issues of waiting times and funding for mental health services and is a strong advocate of talking therapies. As shadow minister, Luciana toured mental health services and organisations across the country. Luciana is chair of the Maternal Mental Health Alliance and a vice president of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Job Titles:
- Senior Financial Services Policy Adviser
Léonora Miles is Senior Financial Services Policy Adviser at a national charity. She has held a number of positions in policy and financial services, including three years at the Financial Services Authority.
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- Chairman
- Founder and Chair of Trustees of the Money
Martin Lewis CBE is the founder and Chair of Trustees of the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute.
Martin is known as the Money Saving Expert and is an award-winning campaigning broadcaster, newspaper columnist and author.
In 2003 he founded MoneySavingExpert.com for £100. It soon became, and continues to be, the UK's biggest consumer help website with more than 14 million monthly users. He is still active on the site as its Executive Chair.
Martin has his own prime-time ITV winter time series - The Martin Lewis Money Show - and is resident expert on This Morning, Good Morning Britain and BBC Radio 5 Live's ‘Lunch Money Martin', among others. He was appointed CBE in the 2022 New Year Honours for services to broadcasting and consumer rights, having previously been awarded an OBE in the 2014 Birthday Honours.
You can read a more detailed biography of Martin Lewis on the MoneySavingExpert website.
Martin Lewis is the founder and Chair of Trustees of the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute. Martin founded Money and Mental Health in 2016.
Mike has spent 37 years in Retail Banking, most recently leading strategy development for the treatment of Vulnerable Customers within his firm, and additionally acting as Chair for the Vulnerability Committee at the financial service trade body, UK Finance. For several years he has been a weekly listening volunteer for people who are suicidal, in crisis or despair, as well as supporting the induction, training and mentoring of new volunteers.
Job Titles:
- Head of Finance and Operations of the Money
Nicky Deans is the Head of Finance and Operations of the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute. She works with the Senior Management Team and the Trustees to ensure the smooth running of the finances, operations and governance of the charity. Nicky started out in accountancy practice gaining experience in audit, corporate and expatriate tax, but the majority of her career has been spent in the not-for-profit sector. Prior to joining Money and Mental Health, Nicky headed up the finance and operations function of the charity Twins Trust, where she worked for over a decade. In her leisure time, Nicky enjoys playing tennis, singing, long beach walks and spending time with family and friends.
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- Senior Independent Director at the Information Commissioner
Nicola Wood is the Senior Independent Director at the Information Commissioner's Office and an Ombudsman at the Financial Ombudsman Service. She is a specialist in dispute resolution and a former solicitor. She has a particular interest in helping vulnerable consumers and helping businesses to help them too.
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- Interim Head of Research and Policy
Following a career in the financial industry, supporting vulnerable customers with mental health problems to manage their finances and advocating for them, Nikki joined Money and Mental Health on a six month internship. Prior to this she worked in social care with disadvantaged and marginalised groups. Nikki has a passion for financial inclusion, challenging the stigma of mental health, and raising awareness of the link between problem debt and mental health. (she/her)
Patrick Nash is a social entrepreneur, having set up 12 companies, charities and social enterprises. These have ranged from supplying vegetarian food to renewable energy and from education to mental health.
His last company, Connect Assist, supports people in challenging circumstances (mental health, debt, unemployment and more) via phone, email, webchat and social media. Customers include The Royal British Legion, Mind, and the Princes Trust. It was established in the Welsh Valleys during the last recession to create jobs and growth opportunities for people living there.
He provides commercial advice and leadership coaching to directors of charities, SMEs, social enterprises and impact investors through his latest venture Enterprise Values. Patrick was winner of the IoD Director of the Year 2017 for Leadership in Corporate Responsibility.
Patrick Nash Patrick Nash is a social entrepreneur, having set up 12 companies, charities and
Paul Scates is a creative events and mental health ambassador, who delivers training sessions and presentations on mental health issues. Paul has lived experience of bipolar disorder, this has been debilitating for extended periods of Paul's adult life, but he has now found stability through a routine of self-management. Paul is currently training to be a professional counsellor.
Rachel Fergusson joined the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute as an Intern, before staying on as an External Affairs Assistant. Now as External Affairs Officer, she works to grow the charity's media impact, by securing coverage of our research, building relationships with journalists and looking for ways to proactively engage with the news agenda. Outside of work, Rachel enjoys running, reading and seeking out good charity shops. (she/her)
Job Titles:
- Head of Strategic Partnerships
Rosie leads the Mental Health Accessible programme, working directly with essential service companies like banks and energy providers to make their products easier for people with mental health problems to use. Rosie previously worked in strategy and corporate development at Starling Bank and peer-to-peer lender RateSetter, where she gained valuable insight into how companies can sustainably meet the needs of vulnerable customers. She is also a volunteer debt adviser. Outside of work, Rosie enjoys ice skating and spending time with friends. (she/her) @rosienormanton
Following an honours degree in Business Studies, Sandra made a career as a stockbroker in the City of London, mainly in private client portfolio management, and is also a Fellow of the Chartered Securities institute (FCSI). Having recently retired after 40 years, Sandra also volunteers for another mental health organisation as well as being a trustee for other smaller charities. In her spare time, she travels, plays bridge, goes to theatres and has recently taken up golf.
Sandra Lawman is a specialist in mental health with extensive experience in the public, private and voluntary sectors. She has held positions including administrator of the Maudsley Charity, Chair of Social Services in Lambeth and Trustee and Chair of the Audit Committee at Rethink Mental Illness. Sandra has lived experience of mental health problems, she has a diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder, and has also been a carer for her long term partner.
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- Professor of Personal Finance and Research Director at the University of Bristol 's Personal Finance Research Centre
Sharon Collard is a Professor of Personal Finance and Research Director at the University of Bristol's Personal Finance Research Centre, where much of her research explores the intersections between low income, vulnerability and personal finance. Sharon is also a member of the Financial Services Consumer Panel, a statutory panel that represents the interests of consumers in the development of regulatory policy for financial services; the UK Financial Inclusion Commission; and the government's Financial Inclusion Policy Forum.
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- Senior Fundraising Officer at the Money
Sille is a Senior Fundraising Officer at the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute. She is a values-driven fundraising professional, putting relationships at the heart of everything. With five years of experience fundraising for charities before joining Money and Mental Health, Sille has had the opportunity to generate income for causes including education, disability and mental health. She is passionate about alleviating social deprivation and challenging social norms. Originally from Estonia, she moved to the UK in 2010 and to London in 2018, where she now feels at home. Outside of work, she enjoys rollerblading, learning about the human mind and spending quality time with those closest to her. (she/her)
Job Titles:
- Chief Executive
- Chief Executive of Hammersmith & Fulham Citizens Advice
Simi is the Chief Executive of Hammersmith & Fulham Citizens Advice. With a background in law and business development, Simi has worked for the last 22 years in the Voluntary Sector delivering frontline services with Citizens Advice.
She has also worked for the last 15 years as a management training consultant across all three sectors. Simi has held Trustee positions with Citizens Advice nationally and Relate London South West and works regularly in an advisory capacity with Local Authorities and Commissioners to design and develop responsive services.
Simi Ryatt Simi is the Chief Executive of Hammersmith & Fulham Citizens Advice. With a [...]
Sir Norman Lamb served as the Liberal Democrat MP for North Norfolk for 18 years, during which time he served as Minister of State for Care and Support at the Department of Health under the coalition government. In this role, he campaigned for parity of esteem between mental and physical health, and the integration of health and social care. Sir Norman was awarded a knighthood in the Queen's Honours Birthday list in June 2019.
Steve Crabb is a consultant specialising in consumer vulnerability strategy and inclusive service design. He is a former business journalist and has held senior roles in charities, central government and the private sector.
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- Partner at Knight Ayton Management
Sue Ayton is a partner at Knight Ayton Management, that represents a large number of factual broadcasters and writers. She has vast experience and numerous connections in news and current affairs and across the areas of history, science, business, consumer issues and lifestyle.
Job Titles:
- Senior Research Officer
- Senior Research Officer at the Money
Toby is a Senior Research Officer at the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute, exploring the links between financial difficulty and mental health.
Previously, he worked for the RSA as a Health Foundation Policy Fellow, leading their work on Young People's Future Health and Economic Security. His work focused on the gaps in young people's collective security and the impact this has on the building blocks of their health. Before that he worked for the Northampton Hope Centre, a day centre for people experiencing homelessness.
In his spare time Toby enjoys reading, running, hanging out with friends, pickling things and baking acceptable loaves of bread. (he/him) @tbymrry
Job Titles:
- Director of Communications
Vannessa Pine is director of communications agency Atlas Partners, which she founded in 2015. A former Special Adviser to the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, Vanessa has over 17 years' experience in communications and public affairs. Having started her career at the Home Office, she worked in the UK and Australia, in agency and in house.
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- Investor
- Non - Executive Director
- Member of the Social Investment Advisory Committee of the Growth Impact Fund
Zoe Clements is an experienced non-executive director, investor, and finance professional with a passion for responsible and impact investing. She is a qualified chartered accountant with PwC and has significant board experience across a range of industries.
Zoe is currently a member of the Social Investment Advisory Committee of the Growth Impact Fund, a social investment fund run in partnership with Big Issue Invest, UnLtd and Shift which was established to support fast growth early-stage social businesses to grow their impact. She is also on the boards of JPMorgan Emerging Markets Investment Trust plc, and Pantheon International plc as a Non-Executive Director.
Zoe was CFO of the Huo Family Foundation, a grant-giving foundation based in London whose mission is to support education, communities and the pursuit of knowledge. Prior to joining the Foundation, Zoe spent over 20 years as an investor at a number of UK mid-market private equity houses including LGV Capital, Electra Partners and latterly as a partner at Palatine Private Equity where she specialised in impact investing.
Zoe started her career at PWC, initially in their audit practice, followed by their business recovery and financial economics teams. From there she joined the Royal Bank of Scotland's leverage finance team supporting a number of private equity investors across Europe.
Zoe Clements Zoe Clements is an experienced non-executive director, investor, and finance professional with a [...]