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Welcome to Who’s Who, helping you to put a face to a name.

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Simon McCrum Managing Partner - Darbys

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LEGALDarbys....................................................................................................06Henmans Freeth....................................................................................09Hedges Law...........................................................................................14Brethertons............................................................................................16BrookStreet Des Roches.......................................................................22Gardner Leader.......................................................................................25

BUSINESS ADVICEBusiness Doctors...................................................................................26SR Consulting.........................................................................................27

TRAININGSandler Training.....................................................................................28

ARCHITECTURE & PLANNINGJohn Hallam Associates........................................................................29

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Simon McCrum, Managing Partner - [email protected] Midland House, West Way, Botley, Oxford, OX2 OPH+44 (0)1865 811 256 www.darbys.co.uk@PURPLE_LEGAL / @BLUE_LAWwww.linkedin.com/in/simonmccrum

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DARBYSSIMON MCCRUM

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Simon McCrum is a Commercial Litigation Solicitor by background but he longago gave up client work to assume management, marketing, and businessdevelopment roles at his former firm and to take up the role of ManagingPartner when he joined Darbys in late 2007.

Simon is Managing Partner to Darbys as a whole, working with a team offinance, IT, marketing, and HR professionals to run their fast-growing business,and also working with people who have responsibilities across their offices inOxford, Manchester, and Colchester

ABOUT SIMON

Darbys is one of the country’s largest full-service law firms looking afterhundreds and thousands of people and businesses around the country. Darbyscan look after you – wherever you are.

Their many specialist teams make them truly “full service”. For businesses theyoffer their Commercial Litigation, Corporate, Commercial, Employment, Property,Planning, Construction, Regulatory and Defence, Insolvency, Immigration, andDebt recovery teams. A full range of services are also offered to individualsand families by the firm. Their teams here include Matrimonial, Personal Injury,Clinical Negligence, Agricultural, Wills and Tax Planning, Probate, Immigration,Crime and Defence, Insolvency, Planning, Conveyancing, and Motoring.

Darbys has at its core a high quality, full-service team of specialist lawyers (in20 specialist teams), but their ambitions and courage transcend those of manytraditional law firms in what is a fast changing legal market place. Darbyslong ago set out to be ahead of the pack rather than following it. Their PURPLELEGAL® scheme for people and their families, and their BLUE LAW® schemefor businesses, are testament to this.

ABOUT DARBYS

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Rebecca Kashti, Partner – [email protected] House, West Way, Botley, Oxford, OX2 OPH+44 (0)1865 811 222 www.darbys.co.uk@PURPLE_LEGAL / @BLUE_LAWwww.linkedin.com/pub/rebecca-kashti/22/842/839

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DARBYSREBECCA KASHTI

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Rebecca is a Partner at Darbys and is Head of its Oxford office. Before taking onthe role of Head of the Oxford office, Rebecca was Head of the Private Client Teamat Darbys. She also works closely with Managing Partner, Simon McCrum on thefirm's marketing and business development strategy.

As part of that, Rebecca founded the Schools Team at Darbys in 2008 and has builtup a team which works closely with preparatory and senior Independent Schools,and academies across the country. Blue for Schools, the legal support scheme thatDarbys operate for these sectors, currently has a membership of some 470 schools.

ABOUT REBECCA




ABOUT DARBYS

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DARBYSJANE REEVE

Jane is the Marketing Manager at Darbys and is based at the Oxford officelooking after the marketing for both Oxford and Manchester offices, as well asthe individual marketing of its 20 specialist teams. Jane works closely withManaging Partner, Simon McCrum and Head of the Oxford Office, RebeccaKashti on implementing the firm's marketing and business developmentstrategy. Jane is an Associate at Darbys and has been part of the Darbys’ teamsince 2001.

Jane is also the Secretary of the Oxfordshire Business Awards.

ABOUT JANE




ABOUT DARBYS

Jane Reeve, Associate – [email protected] House, West Way, Botley, Oxford, OX2 0PH+44 (0)1865 811 218 www.darbys.co.uk@PURPLE_LEGAL / @BLUE_LAWhttps://uk.linkedin.com/pub/jane-reeve/37/721/897

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Angela Bowman, Partner - [email protected] 5000 Oxford Business Park South, Oxford, OX4 2BH+44 (0)1865 781 210 www.henmansfreeth.co.ukwww.freeths.co.uk/blog/charity/www.linkedin.com/pub/angela-bowman/18/525/2a4

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HENMANS FREETHANGELA BOWMAN

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Angela joined the firm upon qualification in 1997, having trained with KiddRapinet Solicitors. Angela was appointed partner and head of the charityprobate litigation team in 2004. In 2015, Angela was appointed Head ofLegacies. She has a diploma in contentious trust and probate litigation anddeals with a wide range of disputes involving Wills, including challenges to thevalidity of Wills and complex applications under the Inheritance Act. Angelawon the ACTAPS (Association of Contentious Trust and Probate Specialists)‘Contentious Solicitor of the Year’ award in 2013, having previously beenshortlisted for the Law Society’s Excellence Awards in the category of ‘Solicitorof the Year’, in 2009.

Angela acts for a large number of national and local charities, including BritishHeart Foundation, Cancer Research UK, Cats Protection, Dogs Trust, NationalTrust, RSPCA, Oxfam, and The Blue Cross.

ABOUT ANGELA

Freeths LLP trading as Henmans Freeth in Oxford is a major national law firmwith offices in cities across the UK.

Henmans Freeth is acknowledged as one of the leaders in the country forcharity work. The charity team offers a full service to charities, which includesadvice upon matters specific to charities, such as non-contentious legacyadministration and legacy-related contentious probate advice, as well as thosewhich is common to all commercial organisations, including property,employment and commercial advice.

The firm’s charities team is top-ranked in both the Legal 500 and Chambers &Partners directories. The team is also ranked as a Top 5 UK law firm for Charityadvice by Caritas Data’s Top 3000 Charities 2015/16 Directory.

ABOUT HENMANS FREETH

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Rachael Oakes, Partner - [email protected] 5000 Oxford Business Park South, Oxford, OX4 2BH+44 (0)1865 781 181 www.henmansfreeth.co.ukwww.henmansfreeth.co.uk/family-blogwww.linkedin.com/pub/rachael-oakes/10/b03/858

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HENMANS FREETHRACHAEL OAKES

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Rachael is a partner, national head of the family law team and is alsoresponsible for the firm’s marketing strategy. With over 18 years experience,Rachael is an accredited specialist in divorce and family law. Rachael dealswith cases involving money and children, with particular emphasis on complexhigh-net-worth situations which will often involve international assets,companies, trusts, tax, pensions and other jurisdictions. Rachael also workswith couples interested in preserving wealth with the preparation of pre andpost marital agreements.

As a family mediator and collaborative lawyer, she also specialises in keepingcases out of court for which she has a high record of success. Rachael hasgained an excellent reputation for her mediation expertise and more and morecouples turn to her for help in resolving family disputes. Rachael also workswith couples with a public profile who need a discreet service to avoid mediaattention.

ABOUT RACHAEL


The family law team is highly ranked by legal directories for dealing with familyand matrimonial affairs for a variety of individuals. Noted for their innovativeapproach to creating tailor-made solutions, they are the family law team touse for when your family matters. The team works hard to keep their clientsout of court by negotiating amicable settlements whether by mediation,collaborative practice or solicitor-led negotiation.

Henmans Freeth's lawyers are committed to providing value-added services,strong, common sense solutions and practical advice with the expertise ofLondon law firms at regional rates.


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Melanie Williams, Director – [email protected] 5000 Oxford Business Park South, Oxford, OX4 2BH+44 (0)1865 781 113 [email protected]/in/meljwilliams

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HENMANS FREETHMELANIE WILLIAMS

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Melanie is a Director in Henmans Freeth’s private client team and is appointedas a professional Property and Affairs Deputy in the Court of Protection. Thisinvolves taking responsibility for the property and affairs of someone who lackscapacity to make decisions for themselves. Melanie’s clients include those withacquired brain injury because of catastrophic personal injury and clients withdementia and learning disabilities. Melanie provides advice and support to laydeputies about their ongoing responsibilities. She can advise and assist withproperty and affairs applications, welfare applications, tax matters anddeputyship returns. She frequently makes applications to the Court of Protectionfor a Statutory Will where somebody cannot make their own Will. Melanie alsodeals with the drafting and administration of Personal Injury Trusts includingHigh Court approved trusts for injured children.

Outside of work Melanie enjoys current affairs and travel.

ABOUT MELANIE


The private client team is one of the leading teams in the south of England,with expert lawyers specialising in all aspects of the management of personalwealth. They provide a range of services covering family wealth management,personal tax planning, Trusteeship, Will and trust creation and management,Probate, Will & trust disputes, Court of Protection and power of attorney issues.

Henmans Freeth has a national reputation for providing expertise in specialistareas, handling commercial and personal matters for a multitude of clientsincluding individuals, businesses, institutions, and third sector organisations.The firm is committed to providing value-added services, strong, commonsense solutions and practical advice with the expertise of London law firms atregional rates.


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Sarah Foster, Managing Partner - [email protected] 5000 Oxford Business Park South, Oxford, OX4 2BH+44 (0)1865 781 055 [email protected]/pub/sarah-foster/19/a8a/892

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HENMANS FREETHSARAH FOSTER

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Sarah is both the managing partner of the Oxford office and head of the privateclient probate litigation team. With over 20 years litigation experience, shehas a broad based practice, but with particular emphasis on dealing with claimsmade against professionals and contentious trust and probate disputes. She isboth a member of the Association of Contentious Trust and Probate Specialists(ACTAPS) and an affiliate member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners(STEP).

Sarah acts for a variety of individuals and views each of her clients as unique.She is empathetic towards each case, ensuring that she is readily available toclients – a fundamental attribute when dealing with family disputes, inparticular.

Outside of work, Sarah has two young children and is a keen cyclist. She alsocompetes in triathlons.

ABOUT SARAH


The specialist private client probate litigation team is known both by clientsand other law firms for its expertise in handling a wide range of disputesconcerning disputed Wills, trusts and estates. The team acts for individuals -beneficiaries, executors and trustees - in pursuing or defending applicationsand/or claims. The team is described as being “excellent” and is praised fortheir “strong individual expertise and interpersonal skills” in legal directories.

Henmans Freeth’s lawyers are committed to providing value-added services,strong, common sense solutions and practical advice with the expertise ofLondon law firms at regional rates.


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Nigel Roots, Partner - [email protected] 5000 Oxford Business Park South, Oxford, OX4 2BH+44 (0)1865 781 127 [email protected]/pub/nigel-roots/25/198/583

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HENMANS FREETHNIGEL ROOTS

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Nigel joined the firm as a partner in 2003 and is national head of the privateclient department and head of the cross-practice charities group. With morethan 25 years of experience, Nigel advises high net worth domestic andinternational clients on tax and trust planning, complex estate administrationsand heritage property, charity, and court of protection issues. In his time at thefirm, he has overseen his team’s doubling in size and was at the forefront ofsecuring the firm’s position as principal legal advisor to Cancer Research UK onlegacy administration matters.

Nigel lectures widely on tax and trust matters and is ranked in the Legal 500directory among its top experts for private client work outside London. Outsideof work, Nigel is a keen cyclist, photographer and speaks German.

ABOUT NIGEL


The private client team is one of the leading teams in the south of England,with expert lawyers specialising in all aspects of the management of personalwealth. They provide a range of services covering family wealth management,personal tax planning, Trusteeship, Will and trust creation and management,Probate, Willand trust disputes, Court of Protection and power of attorney issues.

Henmans Freeth has a national reputation for providing expertise in specialistareas, handling commercial and personal matters for a multitude of clientsincluding individuals, businesses, institutions, and third sector organisations.The firm is committed to providing value-added services, strong, commonsense solutions and practical advice with the expertise of London law firms atregional rates.


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Nicola Poole, Managing Director - [email protected] 13 Beaumont Street, Oxford, OX1 2LP+44 (0)1865 594 265 www.hedgeslaw.co.uk@AtHedges@HedgesHomes www.linkedin.com/in/nikkipoolehedges

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HEDGES LAWNICOLA POOLE

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Appointed Managing Director of Hedges in February 2011, Nicola is passionateabout taking the very best of Hedges' tradition and delivering legal services ina modern forward-thinking way. Described as a breath of legal fresh air, Nicolais leading Hedges into new territory both geographically and in reputation.

ABOUT NICOLA

Hedges have been delivering legal solutions for 225 years. Their highly skilledteam of lawyers have the knowledge and expertise to provide bespokesolutions across a wide range of legal issues. Enshrined in the company’s ethosis the recognition that clients aren’t just looking for history, an impressive CVand an ability to recite the law: what they value is lawyers who genuinelycare, who are approachable and human and who really take the time tounderstand their clients’ needs.

With offices in Oxford and in Wallingford, Hedges' legal team offers a range ofexpertise for private individuals and their businesses. Areas of expertise includecommercial property, residential property, family and divorce, disputeresolution, wills and probate, trusts and tax, inheritance planning and businessservices.

Hedges provides “advice for life”, reflecting a proven history of supportingtheir clients from cradle to grave, taking on the role of trusted advisers at everystage of their lives.

Winner of ‘Oxfordshire’s Favourite Business’ at The Living In Oxford Awards2015.

ABOUT HEDGES LAW

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Vicky specialises in all aspects of real estate. She has a wealth of knowledge of the property market and isknown in particular for her expertise in commercial property work, landlord and tenant and propertydevelopment matters.

Vicky acts for a wide range of individuals and businesses, both local and national and counts a number ofwell-known retailers amongst her clients.

VICKY HERNANDEZ Director, Head of Property

E [email protected] T +44 (0)1865 594 276

Toby is an experienced litigator, dealing with all aspects of dispute resolution. Toby acts for a wide variety ofclients including small and medium sized businesses, commercial landlords, independent schools and privateindividuals. He has the prestigious "Higher Rights of Audience" qualification for Advocacy. Dealing with allaspects of dispute resolution, Toby enjoys the challenge of problem-solving, whatever issue his clients may befacing. Be it advising on debt recovery strategies for a small business, contesting a will or negotiating asettlement agreement, Toby can assist. He has advised and represented clients in many matters, includingbreach of contract, professional negligence, claims under ToLATA, bankruptcy and faulty vehicles under warranty.

TOBY WALKER Solicitor, Dispute Resolution Team


Melissa specialises in a broad range of private client issues in the area of succession, wealth, preservation andtax planning. She is highly experienced and receives consistently outstanding feedback from clients on bothher legal expertise and her warm and friendly approach. Melissa is instructed by a wide range of clients,including those in business, farming, agriculture and landed estates. Melissa is a member of the STEP (Societyof Trust and Estate Practitioners) a highly-regarded qualification for those legal practitioners who have establishedthemselves in their field.

MELISSA MAPLE Director, Head of Private Client


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Shaun Jardine, Chief Executive Officer – [email protected] House, Waterperry Court, Middleton Rd, Banbury, Oxon OX16 4QD+44 (0)1295 661 413 www.brethertons.co.uk @mediationshaunhttps://uk.linkedin.com/in/shaunjardinewww.facebook.com/brethertonsllp

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BRETHERTONS LLPSHAUN JARDINE

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Shaun, by profession, is a lawyer and litigator and was appointed Brethertons’Chief Executive Officer in 2014. He runs on creativity, energy and enthusiasmmaking him an ‘ideas-man’ at heart. As CEO, he works with fellow Partnersand employees to develop strategies to approach, manage and delivercustomer excellence, continued industry recognition and ultimately, growth forBrethertons LLP. He sits on The Management Team and has overall strategicownership for the firm (the Chambers and Partners Guide to the UK LegalProfession 2014 describes him as “extremely impressive and a fantasticfigurehead for the firm"!). Admitted as a solicitor in 1986, Shaun has specialisedin Litigation for his entire career and is also a practising Commercial Mediator.

ABOUT SHAUN

Not all law firms are the same. Brethertons pride themselves on their closeworking relationships with their customers to ensure that their specific needsare met efficiently, promptly and at a reasonable cost. They draw on the bestparts of their lengthy existence, their ingrained commitment to customer careand their expertise to get you the right result. Brethertons are current,innovative and ready and able to adapt. Right next to Banbury railway station,easily accessible from the M40 and with ample parking, their Banbury Officetruly is a customer-friendly office. Every year they help thousands of peoplemove house, safeguard their futures with Lasting Powers of Attorneys and wills,settle disputes and personal injury claims. They also work alongside manyhundreds of businesses too, offering guidance on the day-to-day running andadvice on more complex matters such as employment law infringements andpotential insolvencies. To see how they can help you achieve success for yourbusiness and for details of the ways in which they can support you in yourpersonal life, visit them, give them a call or take a look at their website.

ABOUT BRETHERTONS LLP

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Working collaboratively with customers, Karina develops and maintains relationships ensuring you receive themaximum benefit from the Brethertons service offering. By talking to you and listening to your business needsand aspirations, Karina considers ways to solve problems that you encounter and suggest tailored solutions.Being passionate about business development, she enjoys working with business owners and managers tohelp achieve results in line with your growth and development plans. Working closely with Brethertons’ legalteam and also within her extensive network, Karina’s aim is to deliver results for customers. Karina has previouslyworked for corporate and investment banks and established her own business, and her experience of doingbusiness in the UK, Australia and Asia brings a breadth of commercial knowledge to discussions with customers.

KARINA RAY Key Client Manager

E [email protected] T +44 (0)1295 661 425 @karinalray

Focusing on the wide range of disciplines within the property sector, Mark acts as a conduit between Brethertons’team of residential property and litigation specialists, and new and existing customers to ensure that the servicethey receive exceeds their expectations. Now an Associate, Mark joined the firm as a Debt Recovery Manager,bringing with him a wealth of experience in property related areas. Pragmatic and commercially minded, Markworks with customers to offer solutions which are not only legally sound but which work in the real world.Amongst his key achievements, Mark counts his ranking as one the News on the Block magazine’s Hot 100Most Influential People in the Residential Leasehold Property Sector for two years running (2013 & 2014) as ahighlight.

MARK NORTH Key Client Manager

E [email protected] T +44 (0)1295 661 423 @markn0rth

When it comes to your family, your health and your home, you can never be too prepared. Ken works inpartnership with you to make sure your needs are fully understood and provided for by the whole of the teamat Brethertons. Ken ensures Brethertons is there to help you plan and organise your personal affairs, supportyou when things in life take an unexpected turn or if you find yourself involved with a dispute. Ken is anex-bank manager and, after leaving the bank, he set up a training company specialising in sales & service andpresentation skills training courses. He regularly represents the firm as host of the Brethertons Business Clubsand leads a number of training webinars.

KEN NORMAN Key Client Manager

E [email protected] T +44 (0)1295 661 535 @brethertonsken

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Steven Neasham, Partner - [email protected] Sheep Street, Bicester, Oxfordshire OX26 6JW+44 (0)1869 255 670 www.brethertons.co.uk @bicesterlawyerhttps://uk.linkedin.com/pub/steven-neasham/33/809/20www.facebook.com/brethertonsllp

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BRETHERTONS LLPSTEVEN NEASHAM

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Steven is the Managing Partner and Head of Property Law at Brethertons’Bicester office. Whilst he specialises in residential conveyancing, he also advisescustomers on many other aspects of property law including residential andcommercial property, and has a particular interest in the law relating toagriculture and rural businesses. At every step along your life journey, Steveand the team are there to support and guide you: from moving house, gettingmarried and starting a family, to setting up a business. Steven moved toOxfordshire in 1984 and has practised in Bicester ever since. He establishedNeasham Lloyd in 1995 and joined Brethertons when the two firms merged in2012. Steven prides himself on his local knowledge and vibrancy, energy andability to communicate effectively with his long-standing customer base inBicester.

ABOUT STEVEN

Bicester is really going places and Brethertons are excited to be part of furtherdevelopment in the town. In 2015/2016 Brethertons are looking to furtherexpand and move to a new office location in the centre of Bicester. They aregrowing at such a rapid rate that they’re now bursting at the seams in theircurrent office! Their existing premises have served them proudly for many yearsbut they do not really suit a modern law firm so Brethertons are really lookingforward to digging in and moving across town!

The team in Bicester is served by a full service law practice. Their team alreadybased right in the heart of Bicester is able to handle the full range of legalservices. So, whether you’re looking for help with the purchase or sale of yourbusiness or of a business premises, or help with employment issues or anytypes of business contracts or if simply need to draw up a will or make a claimfor personal injury then Brethertons’ Bicester team is ready to help.


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Sally has specialised in Family Law for over 20 years, and from this experience has come to understand that, inmany cases, emotional and practical advice and support can be just as important as legal advice. Sally is amember of Resolution; a national organisation for specialist family lawyers which has a code of conduct providingfor the resolution of family disputes in a non-confrontational manner. She is also a Collaborative Lawyer and afounding and active member of the North Oxfordshire Collaborative Family Law Group, which helps customersgoing through separation find the best solutions by agreement, rather than through the Courts. Sally is a memberof the Law Society Children’s Panel which acknowledges her specialism and expertise in dealing with casesinvolving children.

SALLY CLARK Partner & Head of Family Law


Emma provides guidance through even the most complex or distressing of situations and family circumstancesto find the right solution for you. She helps you plan and organise your personal affairs with important documentssuch as Wills, Trusts and Lasting Powers of Attorney, and advises you on life and inheritance tax planning. Shealso advises on the process of probate administration and in claims against an estate where you feel a Will isinvalid or flawed. Emma has a particular interest in negotiations with HRMC on taxable estates, for example, inrespect of Agricultural Property Relief and gifts claimed as normal expenditure out of income. Emma is a fullmember of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE).

EMMA STEWART Wills, Trusts and Probate Solicitor


Debra is an Employment Law specialist who also advises employers on business immigration matters, to make surethey can recruit and retain the best staff including those outside of the EEA. Day-to-day, she provides advice to businesseson all aspects of the employment relationship from recruitment to employment tribunals, and regularly advises on thedrafting and implementation of service agreements and contracts of employment, the management of disciplinary andgrievance issues, and the application of and compliance with family friendly and equality provisions. Debra also hassubstantial experience representing clients in the defence and prosecution of Employment Tribunal matters, SettlementAgreements and exit negotiations. As part of a wider commercial services team, she supports transactional work andadvises upon TUPE transfer related matters, including service provision changes.

DEBRA WETTERS Employment Law Solicitor


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Colin Witherall, Head of Company Commercial – [email protected] Montague House, 2 Clifton Road, Rugby, Warwickshire CV21 3PX+44 (0)1788 557 602 www.brethertons.co.uk @GPsolicitorhttps://uk.linkedin.com/pub/colin-witherall/11/970/b44www.facebook.com/brethertonsllp

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BRETHERTONS LLPCOLIN WITHERALL

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Colin Witherall has worked both in private practice and as an in-house lawyerin a services group which encompassed management consultancy, telecomsand training. Colin still retains some “in-house” traits and enjoys his work mostwhen he can get under the skin of a business, as it is this which enables himto offer no nonsense effective legal advice. This underpins the work he does,whether it’s a detailed distributorship agreement, a company sale or anacquisition. Colin enjoys helping customers run and manage their businessesand advising them on the steps necessary to realise their business assets(selling the business and exit strategies) or to acquire new business assets.Most of Colin's time is spent in guiding customers through the process of thesale and purchase of businesses, helping to coordinate the internal and externaladvice needed to deliver deals and drafting commercial contracts (including IT,copyright, trademark and other licences).

ABOUT COLIN

At every stage in the life of your business, you may find that you need thesupport of professional advisers. Brethertons’ Company Commercial team worksas a trusted advisor to hundreds of businesses in Oxfordshire and beyond. Youneed to seek advice on the start-up of a new business, incorporation oracquisition through to assistance with your day-to-day commercial needs andin exit planning for the final realisation of the value in your business. You mayneed advice on recovering money owed to your business or collecting debtson behalf of your customers. You might find you have staffing issues:disciplinaries and grievances can upset even the most well-oiled of machines,or you may decide to freshen up your employment contracts or staff handbook.Revamping or moving premises might be the key to growth – taking on a newlease or varying an existing one might unlock doors to success. Brethertons’Company Commercial team is ranked as one of the top firm’s in the South Eastin the 2014 Legal 500 Guide to UK Law Firms.


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Angela joined Brethertons in February 2014 to expand the Commercial Property Department in the Bicesteroffice. She has developed a strong presence within the Oxfordshire area and has built up a great deal of expertiseand knowledge of not only the local business area but throughout the wider country. Angela advises customerson all aspects of commercial property transactions whether freehold acquisitions and sales or the granting ortaking of commercial leases and also all areas of commercial lending requirements, having experience in actingfor both the lender and the borrower.

ANGELA GUESS Commercial Property Associate Solicitor


He advises commercial customers on matters ranging from standard trading terms to business acquisitions andsales. He qualified as a solicitor in 1983 and has had experience of working for the European Commission inBrussels as well as working as an in-house lawyer for Toshiba, Nortel and other companies. Brian has handledhundreds of sales and purchases of businesses with a particular focus in the IT sector. He is a ‘recommended’lawyer in the South East in the 2014 edition of the Legal 500 Guide to UK Law Firms, as well as having beendescribed as heading a “superb” team.

BRIAN AULD Company Commercial Partner


Edward is an insolvency solicitor and advises customers on all aspects of insolvency law and related areas. Hedeals with both corporate and personal insolvency matters and enjoys providing practical solutions to technicalproblems. Edward trained in the City and qualified in 1994. He took the Joint Insolvency Board Exams and hasbeen a licensed insolvency practitioner since 2003. However, although qualified as an Insolvency Practitioner,Edward acts only as a solicitor and provides legal advice. In 2012/13 he was President of the InsolvencyPractitioners Association, one of the recognised professional bodies which regulates the insolvency profession.This gave him exposure to dealing with the government, the Insolvency Service, the Joint Insolvency Committeeand other insolvency regulators.

EDWARD BIBLE Solicitor and Licensed Insolvency Practitioner


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Ben Hegedus, Solicitor Advocate – Employment Law – [email protected] Western Avenue, Milton Park, Abingdon, OX14 4SH+44 (0)1235 836 600 [email protected]/company/brookstreet-des-roches-llp

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BROOKSTREET DES ROCHESBEN HEGEDUS

CONTACT DETAILS

Ben joined the Business Services team of BrookStreet des Roches in September2013 having previously been employment law solicitor to the University ofOxford.

Ben has over ten years’ experience in advising on a wide range of contentiousand non-contentious employment law matters. He works primarily withemployers, providing support and guidance on issues ranging from redundancyand disciplinary processes to complex TUPE transfers, discrimination issues,immigration law matters and business restructuring arrangements. Ben spendsa large proportion of his time guiding clients through the intricacies of theemployment tribunal process and works closely with colleagues from otherdepartments of BrookStreet des Roches to provide support on the employmentaspects of corporate and commercial transactions. He also advises senioremployees on their contracts of employment, disputes with their employersand issues arising from the termination of their employment.

ABOUT BEN

BrookStreet des Roches exists because it serves exceptional clients with itsown brand of bespoke legal services matching their business needs, meetingtheir challenges and picking up opportunities in a complex and ever changingcommercial and regulated world.

The firm originally built an outstanding reputation for one area of legal servicebut now provides a breadth and range of business legal services for its clientsdelivered across sectors and legal skills at a City level of service, with an in-house level of business relationship and responsiveness; all of which isunderpinned with exemplary budget control and professionalism.

The aim is to help all of clients build, grow and protect their businesses, assetsand people.

ABOUT BROOKSTREET DES ROCHES

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LEGAL | ADVICE

BROOKSTREET DES ROCHESPADDY GREGAN

Paddy has spent over 25 years as a lawyer advising businesses and businesspeople but specializing on a range of legal and commercial issues based inOxfordshire, but is not constrained as to where the work takes him.

From food and farming to health and leisure, retail to manufacturing, the sectorsin which he has been lucky enough to work have been exciting, dynamic andchallenging. With the support of a great team around Paddy, they have beenable to lead takeovers, advise on corporate governance, undertake strategiccommercial work and help to deliver corporate and property financetransactions so that clients’ businesses may flourish.

Oxfordshire has a growing economy and thriving business community whichmakes it the perfect environment in which to be located to provide and developBrookStreet Des Roches’ services.

ABOUT PADDY





Paddy Gregan, Partner Business Services – [email protected] Western Avenue, Milton Park, Abingdon, OX14 4SH+44 (0)1235 836 600 [email protected]/company/brookstreet-des-roches-llp

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CONTACT DETAILS

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ADVICE | LEGAL

Hugh Tebay, Partner – Commercial and Intellectual Property - [email protected] Western Avenue, Milton Park, Abingdon, OX14 4SH+44 (0)1235 836 600 [email protected]/company/brookstreet-des-roches-llp

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BROOKSTREET DES ROCHESHUGH TEBAY

CONTACT DETAILS

Hugh has over 20 years’ experience in commercial and intellectual propertylaw. He has significant experience in a wide range of industry areas and forclients in a number of different jurisdictions, with a broad range of experienceof commercial transactions and particular experience in relation to theintellectual property aspects of such transactions, including merchandising,franchising, licensing, distribution, advertising, sponsorship, endorsement,digital media and entertainment law.

Hugh has taken the lead role in conducting intellectual asset managementprojects for clients, including carrying out intellectual property audits anddeveloping IP strategies for clients, often leading teams of lawyers andmanaging the project.

BrookStreet Des Roches’ business clients seek Hugh’s advice in relation to themanagement and exploitation of their IP rights worldwide.

ABOUT HUGH





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LEGAL | ADVICE

Derek Rodgers, Managing Partner - [email protected] Hart House, Market Place, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5BA+44 (0)1635 508 080 [email protected]/GardnerLeader

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GARDNER LEADERDEREK RODGERS

CONTACTS

As well as being Managing Partner of Gardner Leader, Derek acts for businessesof all sizes and their owners, helping them to achieve their objectives. Thismight be the formation of a new business, the acquisition of a business or thesale of a business, and he has handled a large number of venture capital andprivate equity transactions.

Derek also prepares shareholder agreements and commercial contractsincluding confidentiality agreements, agency & distribution agreements andterms of business.

ABOUT DEREK

Gardner Leader work closely with you to understand what is important to you.

They have been at the heart of the Berkshire community for nearly 120 yearsbut it is their determination to always move with the times that ensures thatthey keep delivering results for clients in their region and across the country.

They offer a range of legal services for you and your business as well as a legalresource which includes giving you the tools and knowledge for those situationswhere what you really want to do is help yourself.

Gardner Leader work on the ethos of ‘Delivering Results’ never losing sight ofwhat matters to you as clients.

ABOUT RODGERS

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Martin Vessey, Director - [email protected] Acre, Narcot Lane, Chalfont St Giles, Bucks, HP8 4DX+44 (0)7834 518 428 or +44 (0)8452 197 077 www.businessdoctors.co.uk/thames-valley @TheBizDoctorwww.linkedin.com/in/martinvessey

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BUSINESS DOCTORSMARTIN VESSEY

CONTACTS

Martin has been engaging with local companies over many years, with onegoal in mind – To Achieve the Customer Vision through hands on businesssupport, knowledge sharing and working with the clients to develop theirstrategic visions, sales & marketing plans and assist in the changes within thecompany to achieve the Vision.

Working in collaboration with Oxford Innovation and Grant Thornton, throughGrowthAccelerator and the Business Growth Service, Business Doctors havesecured funding for business growth, developed and implemented businessgrowth plans and helped businesses achieve significant growth.

“We hired Martin through the GrowthAccelerator Program and wouldrecommend his services to anyone, he provided an analytical overview of ouroperations and guidance to allow us to re-focus and improve our business. Apleasure to work with” Kevin Ansell, ASM

ABOUT MARTIN

Business Doctors is a business support company dedicated to helping small& medium sized businesses to set goals, measure their activities and make adifference in their businesses.

They are experienced business people, passionate about sharing their skills andexperiences. Their aim is to offer ‘hands on’ support to business owners,enabling them to overcome their individual challenges and helping them toachieve their aspirations for growth.

Whilst they operate within the consulting industry their approach is differentand involves getting into the nuts and bolts of businesses providing practicaladvice every step of the way.

ABOUT BUSINESS DOCTORS

ADVICE | BUSINESS ADVICE

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BUSINESS ADVICE | ADVICE

Jonathan Lane, Director – [email protected] House, Gatehouse Close, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP19 8DJ+44 (0)7503 891 [email protected]/in/jonathanclane

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SR CONSULTINGJONATHAN LANE

CONTACT DETAILS

Jonathan is a Director with SR Consulting, and is part of an experienced highlyqualified team who work with its clients to provide them with a clear, focusedinsight into the health of their businesses, and accompany them on the agreedjourney. It is a team of people with different but complimentary backgrounds.All have held senior positions within both the private and public sectors, andhave a compelling balance of commercial and strategic skills to support theirclients. More importantly though, they are friendly ‘people’ people, who arepassionate about helping those who love what they do and are ambitious andhungry for success.

ABOUT JONATHAN

Are you a business leader with ambitions for your business? But can’t unlockyour potential because of the day to day focus? And are becoming frustratedby the lack of opportunity to exploit this potential? Then you should meet withSR Consulting as they can help you unlock your potential.

Insight Their unique Business Barometer will give you an Insight into thecurrent health of your business. They follow this up with tailored workshopswhere they roll their sleeves up and work with you to really unpick the keyissues and where you want to go.Solutions Then they will help you create a living and breathing Strategy, whichis action orientated, concise but flexible. They build in systems that are robustand proportionate that allow you and them together to track your success.Support They will support you throughout the exercise so that the Strategy issuccessfully delivered in a way that suits you. You will be confident that yourbusiness will have a bright future. Their engaging and accessible style meansyou will have a powerful and expert resource available throughout your journey.

Working with SR Consulting gives you the tools, the confidence and the supportto make your business a real success.

ABOUT SR CONSULTING

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Anneli Thomson, Managing Director – [email protected] Cheriton House, Cromwell Park, Chipping Norton, Oxon OX7 5SR+44 (0)1608 611 211 www.oxford.sandler.com/anneli@sandler_annelihttps://uk.linkedin.com/in/annelithomsonwww.facebook.com/pages/Sandler-Training-Oxford/1550802945202784

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SANDLER TRAININGANNELI THOMSON

CONTACT DETAILS

Anneli has been at Sandler since 2007, first as a Partner, and becoming MD inJanuary 2013. Sandler are market leaders in helping business owners, directorsand sales leaders who have a good client base but realise they still face somechallenges reach their potential.

Using their experience and knowledge, Sandler can help organisations reachbusiness success through consulting, training and development. Anneli is asought after award-winning speaker and presenter and is lucky enough to talkacross the UK and the world.

Outside of the office she is a keen traveller and sportswoman, with runningand competitive triathlons taking up a fair amount of her spare time. To relaxAnneli enjoys champagne and socialising with friends.

ABOUT ANNELI

Sandler are management consultants that specialise in sales forcedevelopment. They work on the entire employee life cycle from hiring, todevelopment and then to exit.

Sandler exist to help their clients resolve critical issues in:• Sales • Business Development• Leadership • Customer Service.

They do this by a mixture of consulting, training, coaching and benchmarkingwith a focus on strategy, process and people.

Their development is tough, but for the right companies Sandler help you getto the top, to reach the summit of your sales ambition.

ABOUT SANDLER TRAINING

ADVICE | TRAINING

ARCHITECTURE & PLANNING | ADVICE

JOHN HALLAM ASSOCIATESJOHN HALLAM

John has 45 years of experience in architecture and the construction industryand has built up a team of experienced associates covering the many disciplinesneeded to provide a world class service, tailor-made to the ideas and dreamsof developers and individuals.

The award winning practice was launched by John in 1994 and is based inChipping Norton. The practice is committed to providing lifestyle and businesssolutions with high regard for the environment and energy saving measuresleading to a better quality of life and has won civic awards for heritage andnew build developments.

ABOUT JOHN

John Hallam Associates is the first choice among developers throughout theUK for a large range of architectural services and specialisations in urban andrural locations. They take great pride in providing award winning architecturalservices throughout the United Kingdom.

The practice achieve that mission by delivering buildings of outstanding designand ambience in sympathy with their location and purpose through anindividual seamless service that realises the aims of developers in terms ofcommercial and personal satisfaction.

Their experience and expertise continues to assure clients of exceptional qualitywhen providing architectural solutions leading to the successful developmentof hotels, heritage buildings, industrial and office premises and residentialproperties.

ABOUT JOHN HALLAM ASSOCIATES

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John Hallam, Owner - [email protected] Essex House, Cromwell Business Park, Banbury Rd, Chipping Norton, OX7 5SR+44 (0)1608 646 969 www.johnhallamassociates.co.ukwww.linkedin.com/pub/john-hallam/11/b24/691

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CONTACT DETAILS

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Kelly Gavaghan Fleet & Business Manager - Ridgeway Jaguar Oxford

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BUSINESS CONSULTANTSOxford Professional Consulting...........................................................32VCA Consulting......................................................................................33Heart of Business..................................................................................34

ARCHIVING & STORAGEThe Archive Centre...............................................................................35

AUDIO VISUALCity Audio Visual..................................................................................36

CAR DEALERSRidgeway Jaguar Oxford......................................................................38

FIRE & SECURITYExecutive Alarms.................................................................................39

SECURITYCordant Security...................................................................................40

CHARITIESNewbury & District Agricultural Society.............................................41

TRAVELHilltop Chauffeurs................................................................................42Chiltern Railways..................................................................................43

MANUFACTURINGWila........................................................................................................44

BUSINESS SERVICES

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BUSINESS SERVICES | BUSINESS CONSULTANT

Alison Haill, Managing Director – [email protected] House, Banbury Rd, Oxford, OX2 7HT+44 (0)1865 436 791 / +44 7739 115 [email protected]/in/alisonhaillwww.facebook.com/OxfordProfessionalConsulting

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OXFORD PROFESSIONALCONSULTINGALISON HAILL

CONTACT DETAILS

Managing Director and founder Alison Haill is an international Executive Coachand Business Communication Specialist. Using her experience and unique mixof skills, she enables leaders and ambitious professionals to double their impactand influence in business situations in the UK and abroad. With her 30-yeartrack-record, she has built an integrated approach based on linguistics, mindsetchange and practical business experience. To these she adds strategies whichdevelop alignment and confidence so that results benefit the individual andtheir organisation. She has created a network of experts, coaches and specialisttrainers in the UK and around the world so that she can select a specialist tofit the client’s needs. With her guidance, your leadership and communicationskills will engage and motivate stakeholders - and help you win friends too!

ABOUT ALISON

Founded in 1998, Oxford Professional Consulting is Oxford’s premier coachingconsultancy offering international executive coaching and leadershipdevelopment alongside specialist business communication services.

Their aim is to enable leaders and ambitious professionals to work smarter,collaborate better internationally and produce improved results. They believeexceptional communication is the key to better performance and productivity,teams which are fully creative and engaged, organisations that retain talentand take optimum benefit from diversity.

They are not a school. They are not a university. They are a business-to-businesstraining provider, so they do not do text-book learning. They focus on whatworks in the real business world – real business issues and real solutions. Alltried and tested, they will lead to increased business results once implemented.

ABOUT OXFORD PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING

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BUSINESS CONSULTANT | BUSINESS SERVICES

Victoria Calcutt, Managing Director - [email protected] Church Green, Witney, Oxon OX28 4AW+44 (0)7906 073 673 www.vcaconsultinguk.com@VictoriaCalcutthttp://uk.linkedin.com/pub/victoria-calcutt/14/914/724/www.facebook.com/chilternrailway

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VCA CONSULTINGVICTORIA CALCUTT

CONTACT DETAILS

Victoria’s passion for great customer service stems from 25 years within theHospitality Industry. She had the best training ground at the Hilton on Park Lanewhich gave a fantastic operational grounding for supreme quality andexcellence. It was a great learning curve and Victoria loved every minute of it!She later progressed to the world of sales and after 10 years at Hilton Hotelsshe moved into selling conference and events for Sodexo Prestige. Victoria wasresponsible for the UK Sales team selling amazing venues such as Lord’s CricketGround, Ascot Racecourse, Blenheim Palace and Murrayfield Stadium.

ABOUT VICTORIA

VCA Consulting specializes in Sales Mystery Shopping offering an invaluableinsight into the customer’s experience.

Programmes are tailor made to suit you and your objectives. They placeenquiries, queries or test product knowledge either via the telephone, face toface or web, testing the ability of the onsite teams, identifying both strengthsand areas requiring attention.

Mystery shopping will measure the success of any training given or highlightareas that require focus. With a regular programme, the return on investmentshould help you:

- Improve client retention and increase sales - Monitor customer care giving you an enviable reputation

ABOUT VCA CONSULTING

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Jackie Jarvis, Managing Director – [email protected] House, High St, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 0BP+44 (0)1491 833 222 www.heart-of-business.com

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HEART OF BUSINESSJACKIE JARVIS

CONTACTS

Jackie has been a business development mentor for the past 10 years,following a 15 year career in sales & marketing. Having experienced life inboth the corporate and small business worlds, Jackie finds that she can relateat first-hand to the common problems faced by business owners.

Jackie has learnt her business lessons both by doing it herself and by observingothers in action, learning as much from her mistakes as from her successesalong the way.

She gains a huge amount of satisfaction from helping businesses to grow, andfrom supporting the owners on their personal journeys.

Jackie’s book ‘Quick Wins in Sales and Marketing’ can be found on Amazon andin major bookshops

ABOUT JACKIE

Jackie set up Heart of Business in 2014 to build upon the great results her clientshad been achieving from her business development mentoring.

Heart of Business is comprised of a team of business mentors, who have allsubscribed to the company’s mission and core values; i.e. to inspire and to delivermutually-beneficial results for all stakeholders.

Heart of Business also includes a network of approved partners, to help their clientsrealise their specific needs, be it skill-building (e.g. ‘How to sell effectively) usingExpert Trainers, or specialist help (e.g. website design, telemarking...etc) usingApproved Delivery Partners.

If you are worried about the potential costs - don’t be. There are governmentgrants available for most businesses - just ask Heart of Business and they will behappy to talk you through the process.

ABOUT HEART OF BUSINESS

BUSINESS SERVICES | BUSINESS CONSULTANT

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ARCHIVING & STORAGE | BUSINESS SERVICES

David Coulton, Owner – [email protected] Faraday Rd, Bicester Road Industrial Estate, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP19 8RY+44 (0)1296 425 744www.thearchivecentre.comhttps://uk.linkedin.com/in/davidcoulton

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THE ARCHIVE CENTREDAVID COULTON

CONTACT DETAILS

After over 32 years in Corporate Finance as a funder working for major financialinstitutions, buying his own company brought a whole new range ofchallenges. Having told clients they needed to increase sales, controloverheads, improve profitability and provide the higher standards of service,in 2010 David acquired a company needing all of the foregoing.

Mailings, advertising and e-marketing simply do not tend to work for the sectorso it was natural that David continued networking to deliver The ArchiveCentre’s message. He always believes in the old adage “Givers Gain” – and thisis what networking is all about.

Outside of the business David’s wife, their two sons and David’s great interestsare classic cars and fund raising for charities. David will always be pleased tochat about the cars!

ABOUT DAVID

The Archive Centre was established in 1999, when they acquired it the businesshad a good customer base and systems, and excellent warehouse and goodstaff. The warehouse was only partly filled so they set about growing thebusiness by increasing their customer base and range of services provided.With increasing levels of business nearly 2 years ago they opened a secondarchiving centre near Bicester to serve the area and into Oxford. Additionallytheir Secure Destruction Service provides a highly secure certified service andat a very competitive cost – you do not have to archive with them to use theirshredding service.

Their philosophy is to keep the processes simple and efficient but above allcost effective. No matter whether a client has 5 boxes or thousands, they allreceive the same high standards of service.

ABOUT THE ARCHIVE CENTRE

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BUSINESS SERVICES | AUDIO VISUAL

Peter Gunn, Managing Director – [email protected] 19, Kings Meadow, Ferry Hinksey Road, Oxford, OX2 0DP+44 (0)1865 722 800 [email protected]/pub/peter-gunn/79/19b/40/www.facebook.com/cityav

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CITY AUDIO VISUALPETER GUNN

CONTACT DETAILS

Peter has firmly established himself in Oxfordshire's audio visual industry,having founded his company, City Audio Visual Ltd, which is now reaching its21st year of success. His working life has been based in Oxford; Peter has asound understanding of Oxfordshire businesses and has used this to hisadvantage, pioneering the audio visual market in and around Oxford.

Peter has used his Oxford education to create a company that relishes anychallenge they are faced with, whose core values are honesty and integrity.

Married with children, these values are the basis of his personal life and havestood him in good stead in achieving a successful reputation as a family manas well as a business man.

ABOUT PETER

City Audio Visual strives to achieve the best bespoke service for events in andaround Oxford. The company has specialist knowledge and experience in allaspects of the Audio Visual market and are firmly established in the Oxfordshirearea. The company frequently sets up events for the University of Oxford,including regular speakers at the Oxford Union and the successful annual OxfordLiterary Festival.

Peter and his company thrive on being given a problem and seamlessly beingable to devise a solution to meet the client’s needs, utilising the expertknowledge they have acquired over the years. Quality, efficiency and reliabilityare the driving forces behind City Audio Visual, qualities that have stood Peterin good stead, steering his company to be the leaders in Oxfordshire audiovisual solutions.

ABOUT CITY AUDIO VISUAL

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AUDIO VISUAL | BUSINESS SERVICES

James Hay, Project Manager – [email protected] 19, Kings Meadow, Ferry Hinksey Road, Oxford, OX2 0DP+44 (0)1865 722 800 [email protected]/pub/james-hay/87/420/133www.facebook.com/cityav

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CITY AUDIO VISUALJAMES HAY

CONTACT DETAILS

James joined CAV in 2010 and brought with him his valuable background inmusic & theatre, live events and conferences.

As Peter’s wingman, James is responsible for the day to day running of liveevents which can be as modest as a presentation at a local hotel or asextensive as a full satellite link-up and TV broadcast of a speech by a visitingdignitary. James strives for excellence throughout the event processcoordinating pre production right down to on the day aspects.

Married and with a 5 year old daughter, in between work and his family, Jamesspends his free time relaxing on the golf course.

ABOUT JAMES

City Audio Visual strives to achieve the best bespoke service for events in andaround Oxford. The company has specialist knowledge and experience in allaspects of the Audio Visual market and are firmly established in the Oxfordshirearea. The company frequently sets up events for the University of Oxford,including regular speakers at the Oxford Union and the successful annual OxfordLiterary Festival.

Peter and his company thrive on being given a problem and seamlessly beingable to devise a solution to meet the client’s needs, utilising the expertknowledge they have acquired over the years. Quality, efficiency and reliabilityare the driving forces behind City Audio Visual, qualities that have stood Peterin good stead, steering his company to be the leaders in Oxfordshire audiovisual solutions.

ABOUT CITY AUDIO VISUAL

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BUSINESS SERVICES | CAR DEALERS

Kelly Gavaghan, Fleet & Business Manager – [email protected] Jaguar Cumnor Hill, Cumnor, Oxford, OX2 9PL+44 (0)1865 865 100 or +44 (0)7551 173 981 www.ridgeway.co.uk@RidgewayGrouphttps://uk.linkedin.com/pub/kelly-gavaghan/14/983/118www.facebook.com/theridgewaygroup

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RIDGEWAY JAGUAR OXFORDKELLY GAVAGHAN

CONTACT DETAILS

Kelly Gavaghan is the Fleet & Business Manager at Ridgeway Jaguar Oxford. Atthis present time she is one of only eleven Jaguar UK Fleet & BusinessSpecialists in the UK, working directly with the manufacturer.“This specialrelationship enables me to provide the business community of Oxford with a5 star service. I am able to offer Fleet Discounts and best Terms & Conditionson our outstanding new business models the Jaguar XE and new Jaguar XF.”Jaguar is taking the business sector by storm in 2015 and Kelly is happy to offerexpert advice and arrange demonstrations on request.

ABOUT KELLY

Ridgeway Jaguar Oxford is nestled between Botley and the picturesque villageof Cumnor on Cumnor Hill itself. Since the Multiple Award Winning RidgewayGroup took on the new acquisition, the business has gone from strength tostrength.

Their Customer Service scores rate the highest in the Jaguar UK Network,something they pride themselves on greatly.

Ridgeway Jaguar are delighted to be one of the first Accredited Fleet & BusinessRetailers in the Jaguar UK Network and this year will also welcome thecomplete refurbishment of the Cumnor Hill site with a £2m Corporate Identityset to take place in late 2015.

ABOUT RIDGEWAY JAGUAR OXFORD

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John Keown, Director - [email protected] Kelburne Road, Cowley, Oxford OX4 3SJ+44 (0)1865 435 435 or +44 (0)7887 895 895www.executive-systems.co.uk @EXECUTIVEOXFORDwww.facebook.com/ess.oxfordwww.facebook.com/pages/Executive-Security-Services/144402265739763

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EXECUTIVE ALARMSJOHN KEOWN

CONTACTS

Director John Keown founded Executive Alarms Ltd in 1990 and it became aLimited Company in 1998. He achieved an ONC/HNC in Electrical Engineeringat Harwell and then went on to work for a national alarm company beforeleaving to set up his own business. The companies now employ 30 staff whoare all located at the firm’s base and locksmiths shop in Cowley, Oxford. TheCompanies have a large customer base many of whom have been loyalcustomers since John first started out in 1990.

John is married to Samantha and they live just outside Oxford with their fourchildren. John recently completed his first Triathlon and is currently in trainingfor his next event.

ABOUT JOHN

Executive Alarms are a well established Oxford based company, developingyear on year, with no gimmicks or expensive marketing enabling them toprovide extremely competitive prices to customers in an ever growing anddemanding industry. As a member of the SSAIB (Security Systems AlarmInspection Board), the quality of their products and services is guaranteed andinsurance approved. They offer a full range of products and services for all yourSecurity and Fire needs including Intruder alarms, CCTV, access control toautomated gates with intercom systems. They install, service & maintain Firealarms systems, extinguishers and sprinklers.

They offer a comprehensive locksmiths service. All their services offer a 24-hour, 365-days-a-year, four-hour response callout service. Fire and theft can bedevastating — Reliable and responsive security is essential for protecting youand your property. Let them help you protect your home or business byproviding you with a FREE, NO OBLIGATION QUOTATION AND ASSESSMENT.

ABOUT EXECUTIVE ALARMS

FIRE & SECURITY | BUSINESS SERVICES

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Edward Macfarlane, Managing Director – [email protected] House, 346 Long Lane, Hillingdon, Middlesex, UB10 9PF+44 (0)1895 201 800 [email protected]/company/cordant-serviceswww.facebook.com/pages/Cordant-Services/1040199316014384

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CORDANT SECURITY LTDEDWARD MACFARLANE

CONTACT DETAILS

Edward is a highly motivated, entrepreneurial and innovative leader withproven outstanding customer service, operational, commercial and motivationalskills; which are complemented by strong technical capabilities in both soft andhard FM services. Edward also served in the Coldstream Guards for eight years.

Edward is one of very few who have achieved a double Fellowship in theFacilities Management and Real Estate sectors, being awarded a Fellowship ofthe British Institute of Facilities Management (FBIFM) in 2010 and a Fellowshipof the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (FRICS) in 2012.

ABOUT EDWARD

Cordant Security Ltd is the 8th largest security company with a 55 year heritagedelivering specialist security services. Working alongside a national client baseof demanding end-users with complex risk profiles from across a number ofsectors, Cordant Security provides contract specific solutions covering securityand specialist personnel; reception and concierge; front-of-house and backoffice support; loss prevention; mobile and keyholding services; security andfire systems; pre-employment checks and a whole range of risk managementand consultancy services.

Cordant Security is part of Cordant Group Plc, one of the UK’s largest privatelyowned managed service solutions company, engaged in the provision ofsecurity, cleaning, technical, specialist and recruitment services.

ABOUT CORDANT SECURITY LTD

BUSINESS SERVICES | SECURITY

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Daren Bowyer, Chief Executive – [email protected] Showground, Priors Court Rd, Hermitage, Thatcham, Berks, RG18 9QZ+44 (0)1635 247 111 or +44(0)7804 702 430www.berkshireshow.co.uk@Berkshire_showwww.facebook.com/newbury.showground

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NEWBURY & DISTRICTAGRICULTURAL SOCIETYDAREN BOWYER

CONTACT DETAILS

Daren Bowyer served for 26 years as an Army officer alternating betweenregimental duty with the Royal Engineers and a range of staff appointments.He saw operational service in the Gulf War (1991), the Balkans (1998-99) andin Afghanistan (2007).

Leaving the Army in 2008, he was for 4 years Home Bursar at PembrokeCollege, Oxford, before seeking out new roles in the charity sector. He took uphis current appointment as Chief Executive of the Newbury and DistrictAgricultural Society in February 2015.

Daren completed masters’ degrees (Cranfield and Cambridge) and a PhD(Cranfield) while serving in the Army. He lives in South Oxfordshire and in hisspare time (!) is Commandant of the Army Cadet Force for the county

ABOUT DAREN

Newbury & District Agricultural Society is a charity promoting understanding ofagriculture, horticulture and rural skills, and education in those areas. Its bestknown public face is the Royal County of Berkshire Show. Held annually on thethird weekend of September, this is widely regarded as one of the UK’s biggestand best county shows. With a footfall of 60,000 it offers great promotionalopportunities for sponsors, an excellent return for traders and a fabulous dayout for all the family.

Throughout most of the year the Newbury Showground is available to let. The150 acre space, with a network of permanent internal roadways, enjoys asuperbly accessible location at the junction of the A34 and M4.

ABOUT NEWBURY & DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY

CHARITIES | BUSINESS SERVICES

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BUSINESS SERVICES | TRAVEL

Nathan Thomas, Proprietor - [email protected]+44 (0)1865 595 262 www.hilltopchauffeurs.co.uk

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HILLTOP CHAUFFEURSNATHAN THOMAS

CONTACT DETAILS

Having built his business up from scratch, Nathan is 100% devoted to buildinga business which never forgets to deliver for its loyal customers. With a keeneye for detail and the customer’s satisfaction paramount, Nathan has takenthe business to help it rank as one of the region’s leading chauffeur companies.

Nathan has had more than his fair share of personal challenges over the pastfew years but has overcome these hurdles and come out a stronger, even morefocused person, determined to take Hilltop to new heights. One of Nathan’smost impressive personal achievements was to lose six stone in a relativelyshort period of time through dedicated training and a disciplined diet. Ratherthan being half the man, his resolve has doubled and he is now on course toachieve all of his dreams and more with Hilltop.

ABOUT NATHAN

Hilltop Chauffeurs are a family run business that prides themselves on theirreliability. The company has been established for over 6 years. The proprietorof the organisation, Nathan Thomas, began his career in transport and logisticsover almost two decades ago.

Their drivers are fully vetted, police checked and licensed for school runs. Theyare discreet and professional.

Hilltop Chauffeurs have contractual relationships with select hotels, the countycouncil & local motor racing organisations in addition to various businesseslocated in and around Oxford.

ABOUT HILLTOP CHAUFFEURS

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TRAVEL | BUSINESS SERVICES

Rob Brighouse, Managing DirectorGreat Central House, Marylebone Station, Melcombe Street, London, NW1 6JJ+44 (0)3456 005 1650 [email protected]/chilternrailway

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CHILTERN RAILWAYSROB BRIGHOUSE

CONTACT DETAILS

Rob Brighouse is the Managing Director of Chiltern Railways and has workedin the rail industry for over 30 years. In 2000, he joined Chiltern Railways andas Projects Director led a major investment programme. Later, he was part ofthe team which successfully bid for the London Overground franchise, becomingDeputy Managing Director. Rob returned to Chiltern Railways in 2011 asManaging Director.

Rob’s passion for excellence in customer service ensures the passenger remainsat the heart of Chiltern’s approach. His drive and leadership has seen Chilterncrowned as the top DfT franchised train operator for customer satisfaction inthe National Passenger Survey and has kept Chiltern as the number onenational train operator for right time punctuality for the last two years.

ABOUT ROB

From September, Chiltern Railways will launch a brand new rail link betweenits newly built station, Oxford Parkway and London Marylebone via Bicester.This has been enabled by a £130million investment by the company to createthe first new rail link between a major British city and London in over 100years.

With 800 new parking spaces, and located minutes from the A34, A40 and A44residents and visitors alike will be able to avoid the congested city centre whentravelling between Oxford and London. Once on board, with free wi-fi, spacioustables and plug points at almost every seat, passengers will be able to arrivecool, calm and connected at Marylebone station in the heart of London.

ABOUT CHILTERN RAILWAYS

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Claire Styles, Director - [email protected] The Quadrangle, Grove Technology Park, Downsview Rd, Wantage, Oxon, OX12 9FA+44 (0)1235 773 500 www.wila.com@WILA_Lightingwww.linkedin.com/company/wila-lighting-ltdwww.facebook.com/pages/Wila-Lighting-by-Ledra-Brands/416224051761119

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WILACLAIRE STYLES

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Claire joined WILA in 2000; her enthusiasm for all things HR & Administrationis demonstrated by her desire to get the job done and get it done properly.

Claire’s experience spans 20 years holding positions within administration,customer service, sales, PA to the MD & role of HR generalist.

2005 saw Claire’s appointment as Director & Company Secretary to WILA Group.Since returning from Maternity Leave Claire now focuses her energy on HR,Administration & IIP for the UK & Germany.

Claire enjoys networking & meeting new and interesting people to helpcontinue to build those all important relationships. WILA acknowledges that itspeople and their willingness to learn, develop and continue to have a flexibleapproach to their work are a key ingredient to their continued success.

ABOUT CLAIRE

The cornerstone of WILA was laid over 150 years ago. Since then WILA hasbeen active in both the European and International markets. In cooperationwith lighting planners and architects WILA designs customised lighting solutionsfor business buildings, public administration, transport buildings, health carebuildings, social institutions, schools and educational institutes.

Their goal as a leading specialist for professional quality light solutions is toimprove the visual with high performance, energy efficient, sustainableproducts. WILA makes the right light instruments available to all those involvedin the planning process for offices and public buildings.

ABOUT WILA

BUSINESS SERVICES | MANUFACTURING

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VENUESCorpus Christi College...........................................................................47Oxford Castle Quarter...........................................................................48Ashmolean Museum..........................................................................50Lady Margaret Hall................................................................................52Howbery Park........................................................................................53Saïd Business School............................................................................54Pembroke College.................................................................................55

EVENTSOrchestra of St John’s............................................................................56Venus Awards........................................................................................57

CATERINGPassion for Food....................................................................................58Oxford Fine Dining...............................................................................59

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Tara Howard Founder & Managing Director - Venus Awards Ltd

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Hannah Talbott, Conference & Accommodation [email protected] Street, Oxford, OX1 4JF+44 (0)1865 276 708www.ccc.ox.ac.uk

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CORPUS CHRISTIHANNAH TALBOTT

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Having graduated from Oxford Brookes in 2005, Hannah has spent over 10years working in the hospitality industry both within the UK and overseas inGermany, Italy and the USA. For the last 6 years Hannah has been working forOxford University as Accommodation Manager and recently joined CorpusChristi College as Conference & Accommodation Manager. Her main focus is toincrease and develop the college’s conference business turnover and clientbase through effective marketing and networking.

Outside work Hannah currently sits on the judging panel for the OxfordshireRestaurant Awards.

ABOUT HANNAH

Founded in 1517, Corpus Christi is a small intimate venue nestled in the heartof Oxford city centre. Corpus Christi offers 5 beautiful multi-purpose meeting /function rooms, each able to seat up to 25 people for either conferences ordining. As a new addition to the College, the MBI Al Jaber auditorium is situatedin the south-west corner of the College and is built into the bastion of theancient City wall. Adjacent to the auditorium is the MBI Al Jaber foyer. This isan ideal breakout space for conferences. The Foyer is also very popular fordrinks receptions, as is the Handa Terrace directly above the auditorium whichis an ideal location for wedding receptions and social events.

Corpus Christi has a cutting edge and experienced Conference team who willclosely liaise with each client to fulfil their bespoke requirements, and who aredriven to ensuring that each client is treated as an individual whose personalneeds take precedence.

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CONFERENCE, EVENTS & VENUES | VENUES

Sam Pace, Operations Manager - [email protected] Castle Ltd, Oxford Castle Management Office, 43 Oxford Castle,New Road, Oxford, OX1 1AY+44 (0)1865 201 657 [email protected]/OxCastleQuarter

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Sam joined Oxford Castle Quarter as Operations Manager in the summer of2013 having previously held the post of Historic Properties Manager for EnglishHeritage, caring for listed buildings and ancient scheduled monuments in theSouth of England.

Sam graduated from the University of Chichester with a degree in History andis passionate about cultural heritage, the built environment, and historicconservation.

Sam also has extensive experience of working with the National Museum ofthe Royal Navy and the Ministry of Defence and was instrumental in deliveringthe cultural and heritage offer of Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and HMS Victoryto the wider public.

Sam is also currently studying for her MSc Historic Conservation at OxfordBrookes University.

ABOUT SAM

The Oxford Castle Heritage Site is a striking social and cultural development inthe centre of the city connecting into Oxford’s West End. A five acre sitesurrounded by walls, it incorporates the remains of Oxford Castle the ancientcounty gaol, and the more modern prison.

Today it has been transformed into a sustainable mixed-use developmentcomprising an art gallery, hotel, education centre, heritage visitor attraction,residential apartments, and restaurants and bars, found across the site, setaround public squares and gardens, each with its own distinct character.

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Trevor Osborne, Chairman - [email protected] Castle Ltd, Oxford Castle Management Office, 43 Oxford Castle,New Road, Oxford, OX1 1AY+44 (0)1865 201 657 [email protected]/OxCastleQuarter

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OXFORD CASTLE QUARTERTREVOR OSBORNE

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Developer and owner of Oxford Castle, a place in the heart of the City, and awell-known figure in property circles, Trevor is a property developer andinvestor with extensive experience who cares about architecture and thehistoric environment. Trevor is a Trustee Board Member of Bath Spa Universityas well as a number of Charitable Trusts concerned with arts, music and culturein its widest sense. He is absorbed in heritage regeneration in many parts ofthe country.

Trevor Osborne is passionate about his business. He’s been a property developerfor almost all of his working life. Once he gets his teeth into a project he sayshe won’t let go until he has seen it through. He is a ‘details’ man who believesyou can never stop improving. That’s why he still devotes so much time to TheCastle Project in the centre of Oxford.

ABOUT TREVOR

The Oxford Castle Heritage Site is a striking social and cultural development inthe centre of the city connecting into Oxford’s West End. A five acre sitesurrounded by walls, it incorporates the remains of Oxford Castle the ancientcounty gaol, and the more modern prison.

Today it has been transformed into a sustainable mixed-use developmentcomprising an art gallery, hotel, education centre, heritage visitor attraction,residential apartments, and restaurants and bars, found across the site, setaround public squares and gardens, each with its own distinct character.

ABOUT OXFORD CASTLE QUARTER

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Benedicte Montain, Head of Events – [email protected] Museum, University of Oxford, Beaumont Street, Oxford OX1 2PH+44 (0)1865 288 364 www.ashmolean.org/services/venuehire/@[email protected]/AshmoleanWeddingsPrivateAndCorporateHire

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ASHMOLEAN MUSEUMBÉNÉDICTE MONTAIN

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Bénédicte Montain comes from the South of France where she developed apassion for events working for prestigious historic and tourist sites.

She joined the Ashmolean ahead of the museum’s refurbishment which gaveher the fantastic chance to shape the new Ashmolean events offer. Havingestablished a range of venue hire opportunities and gained significantexperience designing successful events for the Ashmolean, Bénédicte becameHead of Events in 2013.

As part of her role Bénédicte particularly enjoys working with the AshmoleanCorporate Circle creating and fostering enthusiastic connections between theAshmolean and the business community.

ABOUT BÉNÉDICTE

Founded in 1683, at a time when the idea of the 'museum' was brand new,Britain's first public museum, the Ashmolean, was initially the home of acollection of miscellaneous manmade and natural specimens and curiositiesfrom every corner of the world, which was presented to the University by thewealthy antiquarian, Elias Ashmole.

The Ashmolean galleries transform into fantastic venues for corporate functionsbut also for social parties and weddings. They work in partnership withClerkenwell Green Events catering to deliver all your events to the higheststandards. The Ashmolean’s world-class collections, magnificent architecture,excellent food and attentive service will leave you with lasting memories ofyour events here.

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Anna Walker has been in event management for over 8 years, having organised many different styles of eventsin historical and cultural institutions.

Having spent 3 years arranging corporate and private events at Blenheim Palace, Anna joined the Ashmoleanin 2010 as the Social Event Manager - focussing on weddings and private events within the museum. Aftersuccessfully establishing the Ashmolean as a high-end wedding venue, Anna changed her focus to corporateclients in 2013. Anna would feel privileged to work with you and your company, do get in touch to find outmore about the Ashmolean for your plans.

ANNA WALKER Events Manager

E [email protected] T +44 (0)1865 288 360W www.ashmolean.org/services/venuehire/corporate/

Sarah Kinsella joined the Ashmolean Museum in July 2014. In Sarah’s current role she manages the AshmoleanCorporate Circle membership scheme, which builds relationships for the Museum with local and nationalcompanies. Sarah manages and delivers all Corporate Circle Members’ benefits and events at the Ashmolean.

Sarah holds a Master of Science in Cultural Heritage Studies from Glasgow Caledonian University. With over 9years’ experience working in varying roles in Museums in the UK, Ireland and Canada, she has previously workedfor the British Museum and the BC Sports Hall of Fame, Vancouver.

SARAH KINSELLA Corporate Membership and Events Manager


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Gemma Sheppard, Conference and Events Co-ordinator and Administrator- [email protected] Margaret Hall, Norham Gardens, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 6QA+44 (0)1865 274 320http://conference.lmh.ox.ac.uk/ www.facebook.com/pages/Lady-Margaret-Hall-Hospitality-Services/335091716511965

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LADY MARGARET HALLGEMMA SHEPPARD

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Gemma has been working as Events Coordinator and Administrator in theConference and Events Team since June 2014. Previous to this, she wasworking in student administration at Oxford University.

Key aspects of Gemma’s role at LMH include the organisation, administration,and delivery of a large variety of events, from small private dinners, daymeetings and conferences, to residential summer schools, and large weddings.Gemma is also involved with the marketing of the venue and the organisationof accommodation for ad hoc visitors.

Gemma prides herself on providing an excellent service and ensures that ahigh quality of service is offered to all customers.

ABOUT GEMMA

Lady Margaret Hall was founded in 1878 to change Oxford University and tochange the world as it was then. Today, the College is a beautiful and spaciousplace where curiosity, creativity, and passion thrive. Their staff are committedto helping you get the event you want, fusing modern facilities and new ideaswith the timeless atmosphere of an Oxford College.

Rooms filled with natural light, where the gardens are just a step away makeLMH a great venue when you are thinking, working and learning. It is easy totake a break and get some fresh air, and easy to relax and enjoy the stimulusof conversation and company in their characterful rooms and inviting gardens.

LMH hosts many events, from intimate private dinners to large residentialconferences. All customers come to LMH wanting something special, and theirjob is to make sure that your time at LMH is exactly that. They pride themselveson their friendly, helpful service.

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Bruce Tomlinson, Chief Executive – [email protected] Wallingford, Howbery Business Park, Benson Lane, Wallingford, Oxon, OX10 8BA+44 (0)1491 822 495www.howberypark.com@howberypark

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HOWBERY BUSINESS PARKBRUCE TOMLINSON

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Dr. Bruce Tomlinson is the new Chief Executive of Oxfordshire-based HowberyBusiness Park and parent company, HR Wallingford. He brings over 25 years ofmaritime industry experience to his role in addition to leadership skills, strategicvision and the ambition to drive forward developments that will help both HRWallingford and Howbery Business Park to realise their full potential. DrTomlinson has a PhD in marine science from Southampton University and waspreviously the MD of Fugro Emu.

ABOUT BRUCE

Over the past twenty years Howbery Business Park has developed into athriving community – and today it provides a home to those businesses whowant something a bit different. Set in the grounds of an elegant Grade II manorhouse on the banks of the River Thames, Howbery Business Park has realcharacter. The park is a pleasing mix of historic buildings and award-winningsustainable developments, notably a solar park and its flagship buildings KestrelHouse & Red Kite House, which are both rated excellent under the BREEAM®sustainability ratings.

The park is home to a mix of start-up and established businesses representinga variety of sectors, including the Environment Agency and HR Wallingford withits world class testing and laboratory facilities housed on site.

Howbery Business Park has planning permission to create 70,000 sq. ft. of newoffice space within its community driven environment, which is managed bya dedicated team of people who go to extra lengths to provide a healthy work-life balance for park tenants. Facilities includes a gym, multi-use sports pitch,social club, nursery and a conservation area on the banks of the river Thames.

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Lisa Quinn and Laura Williams – [email protected] End Street, Oxford, OX1 1HP+44 (0)1865 288 846 www.sbs.oxford.edu/conference@ConferenceSBS

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SAID BUSINESS SCHOOLMARTIN GARSIDE

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Martin relocated to Oxford in 2012, having spent the previous seven years asconference and events sales manager at Sheffield University.

Key aspects of Martin’s role at the Saïd are to manage space effectively acrossthe two sites, Park End Street and Egrove Park, marketing the venues forconferences, meetings, accommodation, Christmas functions and weddingreceptions.

Martin has seen a significant investment made by the school into creatingworld class event facilities and is extremely proud of the facilities available atboth sites and the quality of service offered to customers by the conferenceteam.

ABOUT MARTIN

A choice of world-class venues suitable for any event

Conference@SaïdOxford is one of the UK’s leading conference, meeting andevent providers with high quality function and event spaces and superb barand entertainment facilities.

They have two unique and diverse world class venues to choose from, eachequipped with the latest audio-visual facilities and having a dedicated, friendlyteam on hand to take care of your every last detail.

Their Park End Street venue is located in the heart of Oxford city centre, offeringimmediate access to the train station adjacent to the venue.

Egrove Park is located two miles from the City Centre and offers a retreat settingwith plenty of free parking

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Huw Edmunds, Head of Conferences and Events – [email protected] Colege, St Aldates, Oxford, OX1 1DW+44 (0)1865 286 098 www.pmb.ox.ac.uk/conferences@PembrokeOxfordhttps://uk.linkedin.com/pub/huw-edmunds/10/a95/8bbwww.facebook.com/PembrokeOxfordAccess

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PEMBROKE COLLEGEHUW EDMUNDS

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Huw has been Head of Conferences and Events at Pembroke College for some3 years now. His background is wide and varied having organised internationalevents for many years, but also represented MICE destinations in the UK –Provence, Jordan and the Islands of the South Pacific. In 2001, he won thecoveted ITMA Best Incentive of the Year Award for a programme in Jordan.

Having been an Oxford student himself, he has come full circle. Nowadays, hestill has a very hands-on approach and likes nothing better than singing thepraises of Oxford’s offering and in particular, Pembroke’s amazing new facilities.

ABOUT HUW

With the recently-completed £35M development, Pembroke College offersmodern and traditional meeting spaces and accommodation in the centre ofOxford for day and residential meetings, dinners and both private and corporatefunctions throughout the year.

ABOUT PEMBROKE COLLEGE


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CONFERENCE, EVENTS & VENUES | EVENTS

John Lubbock, Founder - [email protected] Warborough Road, Shillingford, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 7SA+44 (0)7775 904 626 [email protected]/theosj

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ORCHESTRA OF ST JOHN’SJOHN LUBBOCK

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John was a chorister at St George’s Windsor, studied singing at the RoyalAcademy of Music, then sang with the John Alldis choir and was a foundermember of the London Symphony Chorus and the Swingle Singers.

He founded the Orchestra of St John’s in 1967 with the aim of building anorchestra that would serve the community and not just be part of the ‘musicscene’.

John is a founder trustee of the Thomley Hall Centre for children with all specialneeds, a trustee of the Music for Life Foundation, and a trustee of the ClearSky Foundation. In 2015 John was awarded an OBE for ‘services to the Orchestraof St John’s and to people with autism and learning difficulties in the UK’.

ABOUT JOHN

The original home of the Orchestra of St. John's was St John’s Smith Square inWestminster, where it still performs. OSJ appears regularly in London and atconcert halls and festivals throughout the country and its concerts have featuredworld famous soloists such as Dame Felicity Lott, Sir James Galway, John Lill,Yuri Bashmet, Tasmin Little and Steven Isserlis.

It presents a series of ‘Proms’ in the Ashmolean Museum through the year, aconcert series at Christmas and at Easter and a festival ‘Music in the Abbey’ inDorchester every September. Its Young Performers scheme helps many aspiringprofessional musicians. Each year it provides more than fifty musical eventsfor children with autism and for adults with dementia, through the charity‘Music For Autism’ started by John’s wife Christine Cairns in 2002.

The Orchestra of St John’s are also available for corporate events and can tailorthe experience to suit a client’s particular requirements. If you are interested,please contact John at the details below.

ABOUT ORCHESTRA OF ST JOHN’S

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VENUS AWARDSTARA HOWARD

Tara Howard is the Founder and Managing Director of the Venus Awards. Bornin Southampton, she is the youngest of four and only girl. At the age of 10 herfamily moved to Bournemouth where her parents had bought the LangtryManor Hotel. Her mother was Tara’s role model, showing how a determinedand inspired woman can be successful in business and life. Taking over thereins of the family business in 1990 Tara accelerated the hotel’s performancein terms of turnover and its national profile. Being a mother of four, Tara knowshow hard it is to juggle family life with the demands of running a business.Tara established the Venus Awards in 2009 to celebrate the contributionbusiness women make to the local and national economy.

ABOUT TARA

Venus Awards has been recognising women in business since 2009. Originallylaunched in Dorset, the Awards have grown year on year. The Awards nowoperate in several regions including Oxfordshire, Birmingham and Southampton.Expansion plans include London and many major regions and cities to theNorth. Fuelling the growth are the many new and repeat sponsors. VenusAwards provides an exclusive environment to build meaningful and commercialrelationships.

“We leveraged our Venus Sponsorship to successfully acquire significant newbusiness. For those who want more business Venus is way beyond a badgingexercise, it’s a brilliant route to market!” Phil Sampson of Sampson Hall (DevonSponsor).

Women play such a key role in our local economies and communities. TheVenus Awards raises awareness of the successful women in our midst andcelebrates the economic force they have become.

ABOUT VENUS AWARDS

Tara Howard, Founder & Managing Director – [email protected] Awards Ltd, 21a Knyveton Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 3QQ+44 (0)1202 559 039 [email protected]/groups/Venus-Awards-Recognising-Local-Business-4251636/aboutwww.facebook.com/VenusAwards

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Philip Baker, Managing Director – [email protected] 7 a/b Upper Barn Farm, Bicester Rd, Westcott, Buckinghamshire, HP18 0JX+44 (0)8452 969 226 www.passion-for-food.co.uk@passionffood www.linkedin.com/pub/philip-baker/9/a34/45www.facebook.com/pages/Passion-for-food/254359987932998

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PASSION FOR FOODPHILIP BAKER

CONTACTS

Philip started in the catering industry at an early age and developed a realpassion and enthusiasm for fantastic flavours, ingredients and new cookingmethods.

He was fortunate to be taken to many of the top restaurants in London andthe Home Counties, such as The Canteen, The Greenhouse, The Waterside atBray, Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons and met some of the chefs who ran theseestablishments, who gave Philip some good advice. He was inspired by tastingthe top quality food they served and was determined that one day he wouldbe serving food to the same high standards. This lead to a natural progressionto run his own company and he has now been in the catering industry for overtwenty years and is still passionate about food.

ABOUT PHILIP

Passion for Food specialise in providing fabulous event catering for weddings,corporate events, Christmas parties and private dinners. They offer a simple,uncomplicated approach where everything revolves around the client, fromtalking through menus at the initial planning stages through to the 'wow, thatwas incredible' finale.

Based in Westcott, Buckinghamshire, they have over 20 years experience incatering for events at private homes, stunning venues and places of work,providing high-quality food, offering a first-class professional and friendlyservice.

Over the years they have learned that if you deliver exquisite dishes beautifullyprepared, served by people who really care - customers remember you andcome back for more.

ABOUT PASSION FOR FOOD

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CATERING | CONFERENCE, EVENTS & VENUES

Sue Randall, Managing Director - [email protected] 12, Oddington Grange, Weston-On-The-Green, Oxford, Oxon, OX25 3QW+44 (0)1865 728 240www.oxfordfinedining.co.uk [email protected]/company/oxford-fine-dining-ltdwww.facebook.com/pages/Oxford-Fine-Dining-Ltd/229429220424717

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OXFORD FINE DININGSUE RANDALL

CONTACT DETAILS

Sue Randall set up Oxford Fine Dining with Executive Head Chef MartinBridgeman in June 2007, having enjoyed a successful 25 year career in thehotel and catering industry, working her way up to general manager anddirector within the Four Pillars Hotels group before moving to Conference andFacilities Manager for Oxford University.

Sue’s attention to detail and passion for providing outstanding food and servicecombined with her communication and leadership skills provide all thenecessary ingredients for a successful event, whether a corporate dinner orreception, wedding or ball in one of Oxfordshire’s stunning venues such as theBodleian Library, Oxford University Museum of Natural History and RhodesHouse or in a marquee in the middle of a field!

ABOUT SUE

Oxford Fine Dining is a truly formidable catering company. Over the last sevenyears they have gained a superb reputation for catering at some of Oxford'smost prestigious venues. They have an extensive and impressive portfolioof weddings, corporate events and private dining experiences. Oxford FineDining was established in 2007 by Sue Randall, Managing Director and MartinBridgeman, Executive Head Chef, who have been working together for over 25years. Sue and Martin are supported by Mel Cooper‚ Operations Manager,Vanessa Moor, Events Manager and Jack Thomson- Anderson, Sous Chef.

They are approved caterers to a number of Oxford and Oxford Universityvenues including Rhodes House, Bodleian Library and Oxford UniversityMuseum of Natural History, as well as Worton Park, Cotswold Manor Estateand Dinckley Court. Oxford Fine Dining has developed a reputation amongstcorporate and private clients for tailor made catering solutions with high qualityfood and service. Whatever the size or venue Oxford Fine Dining has the know-how to put together the perfect event package.

ABOUT OXFORD FINE DINING

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Owen McGovern Owner - Oxford Active

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KIDS ACTIVITIESCamp Energy.........................................................................................63

EDUCATION

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Owen McGovern, Owner – [email protected] Campsfield Barns, The Straight Mile, Woodstock, OX20 1PW+44 (0)1865 594 325www.oxfordactive.co.uk@ Oxford_Activewww.linkedin.com/company/oxford-activewww.facebook.com/OxfordActive

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OXFORD ACTIVEOWEN MCGOVERN

CONTACT DETAILS

Born and bred in Oxford, Owen set up Oxford Active in 1998 and has grownthe business to be one of the leading wraparound childcare and educationproviders in the region.

Still an Oxford resident, Owen spends his days visiting new schools looking tohost one of Oxford Active’s holiday camps as well as looking after Internationalstudents visiting their language school and his spare time trying to keep upwith his numerous nieces and nephews.

ABOUT OWEN

Oxford Active is the parent company of a number of childcare and educationproviders, namely Active Camps (children’s holiday camps in Oxfordshire,Berkshire and Warwickshire), Active After School Clubs (after school clubs inmany Oxford primary schools), Active Adventure (holiday camps and activitiesfocussing on survival and outdoor activities), Oxford Spires Language School(English language school for International students) and Active Education &Training (provider of training, apprenticeships and PPA cover for schools).

ABOUT OXFORD ACTIVE

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Barry Grinham, Owner/Founder - [email protected] Old Forge Office, North Green, Kirtlington, OX5 3JZ+44 (0)1869 352 [email protected]/pub/barry-grinham/35/186/862www.facebook.com/Campenergyuk

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CAMP ENERGYBARRY GRINHAM

CONTACTS

Barry first worked in a children's activity camp back in the Summer of '72 fora company called "Camp America". This company shipped British students tothe US to staff its camps. Barry’s role was a swimming & sailing instructor - aprime job as all day was spent at the "water front" getting a tan and talking tothe female American staff who loved his cockney accent. Happy days. Hetaught P.E. at Gosford Hill in Kidlington, but returned to camp most summers.

It wasn't until the late 80's that Barry realised there was a market in the UK -And so Camp Energy was formed. Over the past decade it has grown in size tobecome today Oxfordshire's premier children's activity camp.

ABOUT BARRY

For over 15 years Camp Energy has remained one of the market leaders andis part of the Prime Energy Fitness Group. Right from the beginning thecompany has focused on providing great value and a caring and safeenvironment.

Camp Energy , with its flagship in central North Oxford,offers a daily variety ofactivities in the extensive parkland of the site. Also on offer are their FREEdaily swim lessons for the Fun Bunch, which helped them achieve"OUTSTANDING" on their most recent OFSTED inspection. Included in the feesare trips to places such as Team Force India F1, Botanic gardens, & FarmerGow's etc. So no hidden extras....as imposed by other operators!

All of their activities are designed to provide children with fun and challengessuch as rock climbing and bushcraft not always available at schools or at home.All in a safe Environment.

ABOUT CAMP ENERGY

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Tony Haines Partner - Wenn Townsend

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FINANCIAL ADVISORSMark Barclay..........................................................................................66NGI Finance............................................................................................67Focus LLP.................................................................................................68Quantuma..............................................................................................70

ACCOUNTINGCritchleys................................................................................................72Wenn Townsend...................................................................................73Russell Whitlock....................................................................................74Wellers...................................................................................................75Shaw Gibbs............................................................................................76Wilson Partners.....................................................................................77

FINANCE

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FINANCE | FINANCIAL ADVISORS

Mark Barclay, Partner of St James’s Place Wealth Management 27 Jack Straws Lane, Oxford, OX3 0DL+44 (0)1865 793 121 E [email protected]/pub/mark-barclay/19/70/970

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MARK BARCLAYPARTNER OF ST. JAMES’S PLACEWEALTH MANAGEMENT

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Mark Barclay was invited to become a Partner of St. James’s Place WealthManagement in January 2010. Prior to this, Mark spent more than seven years atLloyds bank gaining wide experience of financial services and private banking.Making clients’ money work better for them and their loved ones now lies at theheart of his successful Wealth Planning Practice.

Mark’s financial planning services are offered through the prestigious St. James’sPlace Wealth Management. This association offers him security and a high degreeof choice and flexibility for providing clients with professional, expert adviceregarding their financial goals.

ABOUT MARK

St. James’s Place Wealth Management is a FTSE 100 company with client funds undermanagement amounting to £52bn.

As a Partner of St. James’s Place Wealth Management, Mark’s Practice has access to awide variety of products and services in order to offer clients the best possible choicefor their financial requirements. From his base in Oxford, Mark provides financial adviceto clients across Oxfordshire and neighbouring counties.

Services include: • Investment Planning • Retirement Planning • Onshore and OffshoreInvestments • Inheritance Tax Planning • Trustee Investments • Protection Planning(Life, Critical Illness, Income).

The value of an investment with St. James's Place will be directly linked to theperformance of the funds you select and the value can therefore go down as well as up.You may get back less than you invested.

Mark Barclay represents only St. James’s Place Wealth Management plc (which is authorised and regulated by theFinancial Conduct Authority) for the purpose of advising solely on the Group’s wealth management products andservices, more details of which are set out on the Group’s website www.sjp.co.uk/products. The ‘St. James’s PlacePartnership’ and the title ‘Partner’ are marketing terms used to describe St. James’s Place representatives.

ABOUT ST. JAMES’S PLACE

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FINANCIAL ADVISORS | FINANCE

Chris Morris, Managing Director - [email protected] 47 Larch Lane, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 1AG+44 (0)1993 706 [email protected]/in/chrism1www.facebook.com/NGIFinance

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NGI FINANCECHRIS MORRIS

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Chris and Maria Morris set up NGI Finance in 2006 to better meet the needs ofbusiness customers.

By providing a more personal service with increased flexibility in the financialproducts they can offer by not being tied to just one high street bank/supplier.

Chris specialises in all areas of business finance with 25 years experience inbusiness lending across all industries. Having previously held senior positionsin Scotland and the North of England, Chris ran a £100m turnover business fora major high street bank, where he managed 3 teams of managers workingwith business decision makers and had joint signatory authority for lending inexcess of £1m.

Chris has built a reputation for his understanding of the situation and ability toidentify the best product and deal for each client.

ABOUT CHRIS

Business owners prepared to look beyond their existing bank will discover thatNGI Finance offers all kinds of business finance including asset finance, invoicefinance, commercial mortgages, development loans, secured and unsecuredbusiness loans. NGI have become a leading player in the Crowd Fundingmarket; this exciting new sector provides innovative finance products forbusiness.

No matter how large or small or what type of business you are, NGI’s objectiveis to get the best finance package available. NGI has helped business secure inexcess of £100m worth of funding since its inception, with most of theirbusiness coming from referrals, testament to the competitive products andoutstanding level of service they provide.

ABOUT NGI FINANCE

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FINANCE | FINANCIAL ADVISERS

Gary Hunt MIFS DipFA, Partner – [email protected] Tower, West Way, Oxford OX2 0JL+44 (0)1865 295 295 [email protected]/company/focus-oxford-llp

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FOCUS OXFORD LLPGARY HUNT MIFS DIPFA

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As a founding Partner in FOCUS, Gary was instrumental in the creation andformation of the firm.

Gary has spent his whole working life in the Oxford area as an IndependentInsurance and Financial Adviser and most of his clients have been with himfor many years.

Today, Gary specialises in the design and implementation of employee benefitschemes and providing individual financial planning solutions.

His role within the Partnership also means a good deal of time spent onstrategic planning and looking at FOCUS’s position within the industry and itsever important presence in the local area.

ABOUT GARY

Established in 1990 and celebrating it’s 25th Anniversary in 2015, FOCUS is oneof the region’s largest composite firms of Independent Financial Advisers andIndependent Insurance Consultants.

Based in Oxford, FOCUS is proud of its team of experts – 6 Partners and 28 staff,providing professional advice and a first class, personal service to bothindividual and corporate clients.

Regulated directly by the Financial Conduct Authority, FOCUS offers independentadvice and a bespoke service in all areas of mortgage, financial planning andinsurance needs – providing a complete solution for total peace of mind.

ABOUT FOCUS OXFORD LLP

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FINANCE | FINANCIAL ADVISERS

Peter Hughes-Holland, Partner – [email protected] Station Road, Marlow, SL7 1NS+44 (0)1628 478 100 or +44 (0)7860 322 515 [email protected]/company/quantuma

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QUANTUMA LLPPETER HUGHES-HOLLAND

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Peter has over 30 years’ experience in all aspects of insolvency. He haschampioned the rescue culture over a number of years with his entrepreneurialapproach to helping failing businesses.

Peter specialises in providing advice and assistance to individuals andbusinesses at all levels in financial difficulty, as well as restructuring solventbusinesses and company sales. His sector specialisms include Dentistry,Printing, Engineering and Construction.

An ex-Council member of The Association of Business Recovery Professionals,Peter has been active in advising the Government in changing the InsolvencyLaw.

Peter is licensed to act as an Insolvency Practitioner in the UK by the Secretaryof State for Business, Innovation and Skills.

ABOUT PETER

Quantuma is the leading restructuring and insolvency practice delivering partnerled solutions to businesses and individuals facing financial distress. As abusiness, they understand the pressures that financial worries cause and theirspecialised advice is tailored to ensure they help you navigate through all formsof turnaround, restructuring and insolvency procedures.

Quantuma also have many senior-level contacts in the Asset Based Lendingsector; their innovative and tailored approach provides essential independentguidance to business owners seeking finance on the most commercial terms.

Quantuma ensure their professional and caring approach will support you andyour business throughout difficult times.

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Frank has over 30 years’ experience, qualifying as an Insolvency Practitioner in 1990 and taking a wide varietyof appointments. Frank specialises in the commercial property sector advising various FTSE quoted commerciallandlords on issues arising when tenants default or become formally insolvent. He is widely known as a publicspeaker on these topics. His sector specialisms also include Care Homes, Licensed Trade, Publishing, Theatreand Retail. Frank has extensive experience of negotiating time-to-pay Agreements with HMRC. He carries outIndependent Business Reviews on behalf of a range of stakeholders. Frank is licensed to act as an InsolvencyPractitioner in the UK by the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills.

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Chris has 13 years’ experience of restructuring and insolvency work with extensive experience across a widerange of sectors, he advises and accepts appointments on all UK formal insolvency matters, both corporate andpersonal. Chris regularly advises directors and shareholders of businesses predominantly in the SME sectorregarding their options and is a great believer in implementing early practical solutions. He also providesindependent business reviews for major UK clearing banks. His sector specialisms include Construction andProperty, Manufacturing and Legal Firms. Chris is licensed to act as an Insolvency Practitioner in the UK by theInsolvency Practitioners Association and is a Fellow of Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

CHRIS NEWELL Partner


Nick recently joined Quantuma from one of the UK’s largest Restructuring firms, where he ran their WatfordOffice, specialising in providing quality advice to the local business community. Nick has been helping theThames Valley and Hertfordshire business owners through difficult times since 2008 and is looking forward tocontinuing with this in years to come. Nick qualified as an Insolvency Practitioner in 2000 and has vast experiencein helping directors of SME's with financial problems. His sector specialisms include Transport and Logistics,Training Companies and Sports and Leisure Industries. Nick is licensed to act as an Insolvency Practitioner in theUnited Kingdom by the Insolvency Practitioners Association.

NICK SIMMONDS Partner


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FINANCE | ACCOUNTING

Anthony Harris, Chairman – [email protected] Court, Paradise Square, Oxford, OX1 1BE+44 (0)1865 261 100 www.critchleys.co.uk@critchleysllphttps://uk.linkedin.com/pub/anthony-harris/4/b44/770

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CRITCHLEYSANTHONY HARRIS

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Anthony is Critchleys’ Chairman; he is a Chartered Certified Accountant and amember of the Association of Business Recovery Professionals.

As a registered auditor, he maintains a portfolio of thriving audit clients, usinghis breadth of experience to give sound commercial advice. He hasconsiderable experience in advising corporate clients with challenges in theirbusinesses including cash, profitability and funding issues. Additionally headvises clients on issues of 'Risk Management' within their businesses.

Anthony regularly talks at conferences both in the UK and overseas. Anthonyalso chairs PLaN — Critchleys' quarterly property networking forum.

ABOUT ANTHONY

Critchleys is a chartered accountancy, financial planning and human resourceconsultancy firm who were founded in Oxford in 1906. Today the firm is placedin the UK's top 100 accountancy and financial planning firms, with a large clientbase including individuals, trusts, businesses, charities and non-profitorganisations.

Critchleys provide compliance, consultancy and advisory services for every stageof business or personal life.

Their approach is professional and friendly and their fees competitive.

ABOUT CRITCHLEYS

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ACCOUNTING | FINANCE

Tony Haines, Partner - [email protected] St. Giles, Oxford, OX1 3LE+44 (0)1865 559 900 www.wenntownsend.co.ukwww.linkedin.com/company/1094738?trk=tyah

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WENN TOWNSENDTONY HAINES

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The youngest of four brothers, Tony was born and brought up in North Oxfordbefore studying a degree in Microbiology at the University of Sheffield. He stillretains a keen interest in the world of life science. After completing his degreehe came back to Oxford and joined Wenn Townsend as a trainee CharteredAccountant, qualifying in 1991. Since then Tony has remained at WennTownsend joining the partnership in 1997 initially as the training partner andlatterly as the partner responsible for the development of the firm’s client base.

“The firm’s wide range of owner-managed businesses, extending to almostevery conceivable industry is the reason we have, within the partnership, theexperience and expertise to deliver the level of service to our clients expectedby a modern firm.”

ABOUT TONY

Wenn Townsend offer a complete portfolio of professional financial services totheir clients whether as commercial businesses or other, not for profit,organisations. From audit, accounting, taxation, financial valuations andmanagement consultancy through to client support services they have a highlyexperienced team available at your disposal.

Founded in 1876, Wenn Townsend is one of the longest established firms ofaccountants in this country. Their continuity underlines the firm’s ability to adaptto meet the changing needs of their clients.

The quality service and advice Wenn Townsend give to their clients is securedon a base of expert technical resources, particularly their highly trained andmotivated personnel, using the latest information and communicationtechnology.

ABOUT WENN TOWNSEND

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Russell Whitlock, Managing Director - [email protected] The Quorum, Oxford Business Park North, Oxford, OX4 2JZ+44 (0)1865 481 625 www.russellwhitlockaccountancy.co.uk@RussellWhitlockwww.linkedin.com/in/russellwhitlockaccountant

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RUSSELL WHITLOCK ACCOUNTANCYRUSSELL WHITLOCK

CONTACTS

Russell works as a trusted business partner alongside his clients. Understandingand supporting their goals as people and business leaders are key priorities.He believes that an accountant’s role is to help a business grow and besuccessful and therefore his 360º approach combines efficient accounting withstrategic business advice. His mission is to provide the quality of service usuallyreserved for corporate enterprise to small and medium sized businesses.

Before setting up his own practice, Russell worked with three leadingaccountancy firms in Oxford and London. As well as technical excellence, hisexperience has given him an acute sense of business success and what needsto be in place to achieve it. His expertise spans all areas of business services,financial compliance, taxation, audit, business plans and growth strategy.

ABOUT RUSSELL

Russell Whitlock Accountancy is a dynamic Oxfordshire firm that looks after itsclients’ unique needs with a very personal, comprehensive and competitiveservice. This includes:

Business Compliance: They handle all financial compliance aspects of abusiness efficiently and on time keeping business owners informed of progressand obligations throughout the year. Business Leadership: They act as virtualFinance Director, working with and developing existing systems and accountsteams. This frees up business owners to lead on strategy. BusinessPerformance: They promote growth and development and therefore regularlymeasure and report on agreed performance indicators that help businessowners make the right decisions. Business Development: They contribute tobusiness development strategies and open doors for businesses to access awider professional support and referral network.

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Stuart Crook, Partner – [email protected] King Edwatd St, Oxford, OX1 4HL+44 (0)1865 723 131 www.wellersaccountants.co.ukhttps://twitter.com/WellersSMEwww.linkedin.com/company/wellers-accountantswww.facebook.com/pages/Wellers/579828858709544

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WELLERSSTUART CROOK

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Stuart works very closely with owners, managers and financial directors ofsmall and medium sized enterprises across Oxfordshire. His role involvesdelivering strategic planning advice, analysis of the financials as well astraditional accounting and tax services to help businesses expand and achievetheir ambitions.

Owners and directors then not only benefit from being compliant with all thelatest legislative change but, also gain an in depth understanding of how theirorganisation is performing, along with the likely impact of their commercialand investment decisions. This helps them on the journey – to get from wherethey are today to where they want to be tomorrow.

ABOUT STUART

Wellers are a firm of accountants who work with entrepreneurs and privateindividuals delivering quality business advice and professional solutions thathelp them fulfil their aspirations. Passionate about helping people and theirorganisations, Wellers can draw upon 70 years experience to assist you ingrowing your businesses and protecting your wealth.

Wellers’ approach is to partner with you becoming integral to your operations,delivering strategic planning, accounting and tax advice that addresses theissues you face. This blend of skills and knowledge brings focussed commercialinsight to their relationships, driving growth and profitability. It's somethingWellers’ clients refer to as "Business Oxygen".

ABOUT WELLERS


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SHAW GIBBSPETER O’CONNELL

Peter O’Connell, who has been with Shaw Gibbs for over 15 years, wasappointed Managing Director in 2015. His change brings fresh ideas as ShawGibbs enters a new period of development and growth.

Peter is still actively involved in overseeing the work undertaken in theCorporate Finance team. Focusing mainly on owner managed businesses andtheir principles, he works across a wide range of sectors, from precisionengineering to food and beverage. Transactions have included businessdisposals, management buy out of business divisions and acquisitions of UKand overseas businesses. Peter finds working with owner managed businessesvery rewarding and enjoys the challenges that come with advising on areassuch as strategy and negotiation tactics. He believes the strength and depthof the Shaw Gibbs offering can provide clients with a truly comprehensiveservice across all areas.

ABOUT PETER

Shaw Gibbs is a leading accountancy and business advisory practice based inSummertown. Their clients range from successful individuals to charities andSMEs, including owner managers and entrepreneurs throughout the UK.

They are a vibrant organisation with a passion for business and finance.Investing in the latest technology and being up-to-date with current legislationand best practice enables us to meet their clients’ needs in the best possibleway. They offer a comprehensive range of services for business & individualsand pride themselves on the level of service they give to their clients.

Whether you are a multi-million pound company or an individual seekingadvice on pension planning they will adopt a fresh approach to the work theydo, provide logical solutions, and promise to offer a first class service.

ABOUT SHAW GIBBS


Peter O’Connell, Managing Director – [email protected] Banbury Road, Oxford, OX2 7DY+44 (0)1865 292 245 www.shawgibbs.comhttps://twitter.com/shawgibbswww.linkedin.com/company/shaw-gibbs-llp?trk=tyahhttps://www.facebook.com/shawgibbs

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CONTACT DETAILS

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Allan Wilson, Director - [email protected] Frascati Way, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 4UY+44 (0)1628 770 770 www.wilson-partners.co.uk@wilsonpartners

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WILSON PARTNERSALLAN WILSON

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For Allan, nothing beats engaging with a passionate business owner and addingvalue to their business. He lives by the rule of advising his clients the way hewould wish to be advised himself. A real and tangible enthusiasm for clientsand their businesses means that he works best with ambitious businesses,which he does by helping them look forwards more than backwards.

Family and sport plays a big part in any free time - a keen cyclist, runner andpart time golfer. Has managed, so far, to bring his two children up as LiverpoolFC fans which he sees as a major success!

ABOUT ALLAN

Wilson Partners is an award winning accounting, tax and corporate financebusiness that specialises in advising ambitious businesses. They understandtheir clients, immediately and with empathy. Their success is built on theirclients’ success – they never forget that.

Wilson Partners’ purpose is to provide information, analysis and advice thatenables business owners to build better businesses, make more money andachieve their goals.

Based in Maidenhead and serving clients throughout the Thames Valley andLondon, they provide a range of services to support owner managed businessesand the people that run them, delivered with enthusiasm and personality.

They Think. Business.

ABOUT WILSON PARTNERS


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Sarah Morris Managing Director - HR2YOU

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RECRUITMENTGold Star Recruitment.........................................................................80The Career Boutique.............................................................................81MyFD Recruitment...............................................................................82

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HR | RECRUITMENT

Lee Morris, Director- [email protected] Barn, 90 Manor Road, Woodstock, Oxfordshire, OX20 1XL+44 (0)1993 225 075 [email protected]/GoldstarRecruitmentLtd

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GOLD STAR RECRUITMENTLEE MORRIS

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Lee is the proud Director of Goldstar, a specialist catering, events & hospitalityrecruitment agency based in Woodstock. After many years working forOxfordshire based recruitment agencies and overseeing internal resourcing fororganisations, Lee spotted a weakness in the Oxfordshire hospitality recruitmentmarket and set up Goldstar in 2009, with the aim of offering an agency servicewith a personal touch. He is a self-confessed ‘foodie’ and loves the Oxfordshirerestaurant & travel scene. If you have a favourite eating spot that he may nothave heard of, then please share! At home, Lee has a lovely wife, Sophie andin September 2014 became a father for the first time to an amazing little girl,Isabella-May. He also has a rather energetic cocker-spaniel called Berkley thatis partial to eating anything made from Oak, priced at over £500.

ABOUT LEE

Goldstar is an independent catering, hospitality & events staff recruitmentagency based in Woodstock, right by Blenheim Palace. They have justcelebrated five years in business and their recruiters are made up of lovers and‘liver’s ‘of the UK hospitality & travel scene. Goldstar believe in offering apersonalised and professional service, minus the sales pitch. This ethos andapproach to business has been a massive part of their success in the last fewyears, as they continue to grow and develop further working relationships.

Their customer base is made up of Oxfordshire’s hotels, restaurants, eventscompanies, pubs, bars and colleges. If your business falls within the catering,hospitality or leisure sector, then they feel confident they can add value to yourrecruitment function. They specialise in various positions but are mostrenowned for sourcing & supplying chefs of all levels, restaurant managers andvarious hotel department managers. Gold Star also offer a bespoke events staffservice, which seems to be growing well.

ABOUT GOLD STAR RECRUITMENT

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RECRUITMENT | HR

Katherine Dales, Managing Director - [email protected] Park Innovation Centre, Building 99, Milton Park, Abingdon, OX14 4RY+44 (0)845 520 [email protected]/in/katherinedales�www.facebook.com/TheCareerBoutique

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THE CAREER BOUTIQUEKATHERINE DALES

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Katherine Dales is founder and Managing Director of The Career Boutique andis delighted to be a B4 Ambassador. Her ambition, professionalism and integrityhave been a significant factor in the rapid growth and continuing success ofThe Career Boutique. An astute business woman, reflecting her law andpsychology degree, Katherine is determined to change the somewhat tarnishedimage of the recruitment industry in this country through her commitment toadd value to her clients and their businesses. In addition to working as anintegral part of her clients’ organisations, Katherine’s team provide clients witha definitive after-sales service.

A self-confessed workaholic, Katherine maintains her drive and focus with ahealthy lifestyle and eagerly follows the lifestyle tips regularly posted on TheCareer Boutique website!

ABOUT KATHERINE DALES

The Career Boutique offers a bespoke service for exceptional companiesseeking inspirational individuals and for professional highflyers seeking careerascendancy within flourishing organisations.

They specialise in recruiting for high level roles which require experience,professionalism and efficiency. Clients are provided with a high quality,individual service tailored specifically to their requirements in order to findthem the most talented, ambitious and dedicated individuals that willcontribute to the success of their business. Founded on the ethos thatrecruitment isn’t just about placing a person in a job, but more importantlyabout marrying candidates and companies that share the same vision andmotivation to ensure a successful and fruitful partnership for both, long term.

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Alan Hine, Managing Director - [email protected] 16, Prama House, 267 Banbury Rd, Oxford, OX2 7HT+44 (0)1865 339313 or +44 (0)7971 224752 www.myfdrecruitment.co.uk@alan_hinewww.linkedin.com/profile/view?trk=tyah&locale=en_US&id=830387

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MYFD RECRUITMENTALAN HINE

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Alan graduated in law and qualified as a chartered accountant in 1988 after trainingwith Grant Thornton. He then pursued an accountancy career with Shaw Gibbswhere he developed a specialism working with ambitious growing SMEs. Hesubsequently combined his accountancy knowledge and strong interest in peoplewith a successful career move into recruitment at Robert Walters Associates, nowone of the leading recruitment firms in the world. After this he then held boardlevel appointments at another listed recruiter and led the management team ata boutique search firm. He founded myFD Recruitment with Fred Edwards in 2008.

Alan has well established contacts across London, the South east and the Midlands.He is considered as both a successful recruiter and a trusted adviser to many. Alanhas successfully recruited permanent and interim positions for corporate clientsranging from SMEs to Plcs.

ABOUT ALAN

myFD Recruitment is a specialist recruiter run by Alan Hine who has both boardlevel experience in listed recruitment businesses and an earlier career as aChartered Accountant.

Their success is based on their full understanding that successful recruitment isnot just about the right qualifications but also about getting the right personalityto fit your business. Their primary specialism is placing Finance Directors,Financial Controllers and other senior managers in SMEs and smaller listedcompanies.

In addition to permanent recruitment they are able to offer interim and otherflexible solutions. Their extensive network of high calibre professional contactsenables them to respond promptly to source the optimum candidate to meetyour business requirements. Almost uniquely for a niche recruiter they havetheir own forum on LinkedIn.

ABOUT MYFD RECRUITMENT

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PROFESSIONAL TRAINING & COACHING | HR

Sarah Morris, Managing Director - [email protected] House, 267 Banbury Road, Oxford, OX2 7HT+44 (0)845 838 [email protected]/pub/sarah-morris/21/a3a/4b�www.facebook.com/pages/HR2you/154725127896331

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HR2YOUSARAH MORRIS

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HR2YOU was founded in 2009 by Sarah Morris whose personal brand sits firmlyat the centre of the organisation.

Sarah believes that at the heart of successful business lies strong clientrelationships. This has always been a core value and has meant HR2YOU hasgrown year on year through recommendations, referrals, and networking.

Sarah is passionate about what she does because she understands the valueof HR and the value it can bring to a business. Investment in HR provides abusiness with the most solid foundation it can wish for; a motivated and happyworkforce.

ABOUT SARAH

Working in partnership, Sarah and her team integrate seamlessly within theclient’s organisation. The aim is not only to provide hands-on support, guidanceand sensitivity but, to be a resource that understands the organisationcompletely, sitting at the heart of the business. This often involves on-site timewhenever the need demands, and delivery is professional, impartial, objectiveand practical.

Modern HR needs to be proactive in helping firms optimise their use of theirHuman Resources. This extends far wider than simply discipline, payroll andprocesses. It should focus on people, and so HR2YOU works with organisationsto help facilitate each individual’s personal development, helping them to bethe very best that they can, and fulfil their potential. The result is committedand motivated staff who are invested in their employer’s business interests,increased productivity and overall profitability

ABOUT HR2YOU

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HEALTH CAREClinic on the Green..............................................................................85

HYPNOTHERAPYLinda Flanigan Hypnotherapy..............................................................86

GOLFMagnolia Park.......................................................................................87

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HEALTH CARE | HEALTH, BEAUTY & LEISURE

Monica Franke, Principle Osteopath - [email protected] Old Blacksmiths Shop, Weston Rd, OX5 3DH+44 (0)1869 351345 COTG PA, Ailsa, takes all of our calls with sensitivity and professionalism

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CLINIC ON THE GREENMONICA FRANKE

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Monica runs Clinic on the Green in Bletchingdon, leading 8 practitioners towardscollaborative natural health care of the highest standard. Monica’s motivationcomes firstly from a deep respect for the human body and also from herpassion in helping people to gain confidence in their body. Recognising thather skills may not be all or exactly what an individual needs, she has built afantastic team around her with whom to cross-refer and collaborate. Monicaherself practices osteopathy, dry needling, taping and also teaches Pilatesclasses, one-to-one and in businesses. She guides individuals and companiestowards improved comfort and performance, enhancing work, sport and familylife.

Corporate packages are available to provide efficient and individually selectedtherapies, boosting morale and productivity through wellbeing.

Monica was delighted to be a finalist in the Oxfordshire Venus Awards 2014 inthe category Professional of the Year

ABOUT MONICA

Clinic on the Green is open 7 days a week and boasts three osteopaths, twomassage therapists, an acupuncturist, a CBT counsellor (Cognitive BehaviouralTherapy – a positive, goal oriented and habit breaking therapy) and a ReikiMaster as well as being the new home of Visage Beauty.

This is a group of highly experienced complementary health therapists with acommon passion for natural care and wellbeing, and who meet regularly todiscuss research in their own disciplines and areas of interest, and sharecollaborative ideas. The clinic itself, a Grade 1 listed and converted stone andtimber building provides an idyllic and tranquil backdrop to help enhance theeffectiveness of all the natural health therapies.

ABOUT CLINIC ON THE GREEN

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HEALTH, BEAUTY & LEISURE | HYPNOTHERAPY

Linda Flanigan, Owner – [email protected]+44 (0)7866 360 359www.lfhypnotherapy-oxfordshire.co.uk@LFlaniganHypnowww.linkedin.com/in/lindaflaniganwww.facebook.com/Linda.Flanigan.Hypnotherapy

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LF HYPNOTHERAPYLINDA FLANIGAN

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After completing her languages degree and a post-grad course in businessstudies, Linda went on to have a long, successful career in Television. Shetrained and worked with the BBC in London before moving to Oxfordshirewhere she was a Director of independent TV production company, Spire Films.She also acted as a Consultant for Walker George Films, London.

Linda has been intrigued by Hypnotherapy since her GP used it to treat her forstress-related back pain some years ago. Wanting to make a real difference topeople’s mental attitudes and well-being she decided to retrain and began herClinical Hypnotherapy and NLP Practice in 2007. Linda is a Registered Memberof the National Council for Hypnotherapy. She is married to Tom and lives inWest Oxfordshire.

ABOUT LINDA

Helping people to break down personal barriers to success is what Linda lovesdoing. Having worked in business for many years she understands the barriersto effectiveness at work. Linda works with clients who might be strugglingwith procrastination, fear or self-doubt, anxiety or stress, public speaking, examor interview nerves, or those who want to cope with change or simply increasetheir motivation levels. She helps her clients to be more resilient and makereal and lasting changes to their mental attitude to improve their performance.

Linda uses a variety of approaches, incorporating solution focused and cognitivebehavioural theories, NLP (neuro-linguistic programming) and EFT (emotionalfreedom techniques). She creates a bespoke plan for each of her clients toregain and sharpen focus, improve motivation and achieve the best outcomes.

ABOUT LINDA FLANIGAN HYPNOTHERAPY

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MAGNOLIA PARKPAUL BIRD

As Director of Golf at Magnolia Park Hotel, Golf Club, Paul relishes the challengeof running a busy and successful golf club and is delighted to see his clubcontinue to grow and build its reputation for quality and service.

This year they are welcoming 2 great sporting heroes to Magnolia Park – TonyJacklin CBE and Derek Redmond, who are both holding their charity golf CelebAms there. They’re also welcoming back the Jamega Pro Golf Tour & Pro Am inJuly, for the 4th year running. 2015 is set to be an ever busier year with theirnew 30-bedroom Best Western Plus Hotel now open and offering luxuryaccommodation to guests, as well as the continued improvement of the courseand club facilities

Paul has over 25 years experience in the golfing industry, having previouslyworked as European Planning & Support Manager for Taylormade and Adidas,one of the world’s leading golf companies..

ABOUT PAUL

Magnolia Park Hotel, Golf and Country Club is one of the country’s mostchallenging and picturesque golf courses. A sweeping 18-hole Championshipcourse of around 7000 yards, it’s suitable for golfers of all abilities. With theirpurpose-built indoor teaching centre and the amazing 3D Gears Golf swinganalysis system, all your golfing needs are taken care of.

Magnolia Park is also a hugely popular venue for weddings, parties, proms,meetings and conferences. It’s the perfect venue for enjoying a relaxing lunchor celebrating a special event in their lovely restaurant and function suite whichseats up to 160 guests and enjoys stunning views across their 200 acres ofstunning Buckinghamshire countryside. They pride themselves on being afriendly golf club and visitors are always welcome.

ABOUT MAGNOLIA PARK

Paul Bird, Director of Golf - [email protected] Western Plus Magnolia Park Hotel, Golf & Country Club, Arncott Road, Boarstall, Bucks, HP18 9XX+44 (0)1844 239 700 W www.magnoliapark.co.uk@MagnoliaPark1http://google.com/+BESTWESTERNPLUSMagnoliaParkHotelandGolfClub www.facebook.com/magnolia.park.7

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TELECOMMUNICATIONSOrangestripe Telecommunications.....................................................91

CLOUDStorm Internet.......................................................................................92Computing Information Systems Ltd..................................................93

IT & TELECOMMUNICATIONS

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TELECOMMUNICATIONS | IT & TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Nigel Pursall, Sales Director - [email protected] Gemini House, Hargreaves Rd, Groundwell Ind Est, Swindon, SN25 5AZ+44 (0)8008 49 43 49www.orangestripe.co.ukwww.linkedin.com/company/orange-stripe-telecommunications

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ORANGE STRIPETELECOMMUNICATIONSNIGEL PURSALL

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Working in the telecoms world has allowed Nigel to work with some greatbusiness people in and around Oxfordshire. Birmingham born and still asuffering Villa supporter... married to Dawn, a Baggies supporter, how on earthdid he manage that. Four glamorous and all grown up daughters.

Nigel spent a number of years in Australia implementing telecoms systems insome of the most remote outback towns of New South Wales. His iPod includesmusic from Dolly Parton to Def Leppard. A keen road cyclist and currentlytraining for the RideLondon100 event starting from the Olympic stadium inAugust.

ABOUT NIGEL

OrangeStripe are a provider of business voice & data systems and servicesthrough their business partnerships with major suppliers Samsung UK and theBT Wholesale Channel. This powerful combination enables OrangeStripe toprovide any solution any business is ever likely to need.

They have witnessed the telecoms industry and associated technologies evolvebeyond recognition since the mid 80’s. The features & benefits of a corporatesize system are now cost effectively available to SME. Their hosted voice overIP service, SipStream, is free to set up with low monthly rental. SipStream ishighly featured, inclusive of voice mail with email notification, call recordingand divert facilities.

Servicing Oxfordshire and bordering counties, the team at OrangeStripe arepassionate at delivering what they promise and their client retention istestament to this. Their editorial series entitled ‘Engineers with Vision’ in B4has covered a range of topics demonstrating how a well thought out telecomssolution can help with key day to day business functions.

ABOUT ORANGE STRIPE TELECOMMUNICATIONS

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IT & TELECOMMUNICATIONS | CLOUD HOSTING

Salim Benadel, Founder/ MD – [email protected] Canal View, Wharf Farm, Eynsham Rd, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX29 4DB+44 (0)800 817 4727 www.storminternet.co.uk @storminternet www.linkedin.com/company/storminternethttps://www.facebook.com/storminternet

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STORM INTERNETSALIM BENADEL

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Salim Benadel is the founder and CEO of Storm Internet, based in Eynsham,Oxfordshire. Starting out as a web developer doing a bit of web hosting on theside, he noticed a gap in the market for a good Windows based hostingprovider and Storm Internet was born. This gave him the opportunity to providecompanies with good, affordable hosting. Being a developer by trade meanshe knows what customers expect, giving him high standards to work towards.

He has grown Storm Internet up to have a head count of 14, serve over 5,000customers with £1m revenue and is aiming for 50% growth over the comingyear.

ABOUT SALIM

Storm Internet are one of the only hosting companies in the UK specialising inproviding cloud and managed hosting solutions specifically to SMEs, helpingthem to save money and make their business processes more efficient.

They provide a solid service and infrastructure, enabling their customers to runtheir websites, business emails, applications and much more. That's at the coreof what they do and getting it right means everything to them.

They personally get to know their customers business to offer exactly whatthey need, both now and in the future, to help their business to grow.

ABOUT STORM INTERNET

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CLOUD HOUSTING | IT & TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Richard Marsh – Director – [email protected] 5, RAC Estate, Park Road, Faringdon, Oxfordshire, SN7 7BP+44 (0)1367 700 555 www.cisltd.com@CIS_Oxfordwww.linkedin.com/company/computing-information-systemswww.facebook.com/ComputingInformationSystemsLtd

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COMPUTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS LTDRICHARD MARSH

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Richard joined as a director in 2008 and manages the majority of CIS IT projects.Formerly an IT consultant Richard has experience in many aspects of IT,particularly networking, security and disaster recovery. With a BSc (Hons) inComputer Systems Engineering, Richard understands how software andhardware interact at every level. Richard now also has the highest levels ofVMware certification. Richard has directed IT for larger corporations such asAutonomy (now a HP Company) taking them through mergers and acquisitions.He has also helped to start and build smaller companies on very small budgets,assisting growth from start-up through to IPO, the most successful being blinkx(BLNX); the worlds largest and most advanced video search engine. Richardhas worked across the USA and Europe but is now concentrating his skills oncloud and the SME market, delivering custom solutions to every company.

ABOUT RICHARD

CIS was established in 1993 specialising in IT solutions, services and consultancy.Their core focus of providing enterprise IT solutions to businesses locally,nationally and internationally has continued whilst their offering has grown toinclude their own Private Cloud. CIS offer a wide range of services, and take aflexible approach to their client relationships.

WHAT MAKES CIS DIFFERENT?CIS recognise that every business is different. Their clients are looking forprofessional solutions from their IT partner, which is why CIS have a number ofimportant core values demonstrating the way they work: • They take an honestand ethical approach when consulting with clients. • They want their clientsand suppliers to benefit positively from their solutions. • Their team make thedifference by delivering innovative and reliable IT solutions. • Their success ismeasured by the success of their clients. • They are dedicated to providing theirclients with the highest levels of service and support.

ABOUT CIS

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Alex Minchin Managing Director - Zest Digital

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MARKETINGB4............................................................................................................94Marketing Sense...................................................................................95ADS Advertising & Design....................................................................96AltaVista.................................................................................................97Apt-Art....................................................................................................98Strangebrew..........................................................................................99Brand Asylum.......................................................................................100Focal Point Advertising.......................................................................101Kytemark Solutions..............................................................................102

PRINTINGMRD Digital Print..................................................................................103Oxford Duplication Centre...................................................................104

WEB PERFORMANCEZest Digital Ltd......................................................................................105Nominet................................................................................................106

WEBSITESAlberon................................................................................................107

PUBLIC RELATIONSSpacecraft Consulting........................................................................108Spriggs David........................................................................................109Nobleword.........................................................................................110Papa Romeo.........................................................................................111Cerub PR................................................................................................112

MARKETING, WEB & DESIGN

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MARKETING, WEB & DESIGN | MARKETING

B4RICHARD ROSSER

Richard is Chief Executive of The In Oxford Group which publishes B4 and alsoLiving in Oxford Magazine and organises annual events including TheOxfordshire Restaurant Awards and Business in Oxford.

Born and bred in Oxfordshire, Richard attended Dragon School and AbingdonSchool before going to University in Southampton. He then trained as aChartered Accountant at PwC in London before returning to Oxford to work inthe family publishing business. This was a role he performed alongside actingas a FIFA licensed agent for 7 years. As a sports agent he managed playersacross all four professional leagues.

Richard has two children, Edward and Abi and lives in Yarnton.

ABOUT RICHARD

B4 was launched 9 years ago and has established itself as a leading businessmagazine in the Thames Valley. However, B4 is more than just a magazine, itis also a catalyst for business engagement providing over 600 B4 memberswith four key platforms to connect and do business:

Magazine - bi-monthly, mailed to 9,000 business decision makers in theThames Valley. Website - new and improved site launched in June 2015 nowenabling members to connect on line and secure wider exposure. Social -active social media programme to further profile members and their news.Events - high quality events at some of the most prestigious venues in theThames Valley.

By becoming a B4 member your business will be connecting with this networkand opening the door to a wealth of opportunities - on line, off line andface to face.

ABOUT B4

Richard Rosser, Managing Director - [email protected] Firs, Headington Hill, Oxford, OX3 0BT+44 (0)1865 742 211www.b4-business.comhttps://twitter.com/B4Magazinewww.linkedin.com/richardrosserwww.facebook.com/b4magazine

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CONTACT DETAILS

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Jo Sensecall, Managing Director - [email protected] Barn, Birches Farmhouse, Sutton, Oxfordshire, OX29 5RY+44 (0)7772 085 578www.marketing-sense.co.uk@[email protected]/pub/jo-sensecall/11/535/634

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MARKETING SENSEJO SENSECALL

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Jo worked at senior marketing level for UK and European companies beforesetting up Marketing Sense in 2007, keen to share her knowledge and passionfor marketing with a wider range of organisations.

Jo is a highly-skilled marketing professional with particular experience indeveloping successful communication strategies to build brands, markets andsales by developing marketing solutions which draw on her strong businessdevelopment and communication skills. Jo’s experience spans 30 years inmarketing, during which time she has acquired a wealth of expertise inmarketing strategy and communication planning as well as managing web,design and social marketing agencies to provide an integrated approach tomarketing for her clients.

ABOUT JO

Marketing Sense provides outsourced marketing management to helpbusinesses to grow through effective marketing and marketing planning.

They act as a catalyst for organisations who are serious about marketing butwho don’t have the in-house expertise to deliver it or who are not ready toemploy a full time marketing manager. Whatever the reason, Marketing Sensecan provide the marketing expertise to help your business grow, using a mixof social media, digital marketing, PR and more traditional techniques.

They will work with you to create your marketing strategy aligned to yourbusiness goals. They then plan, build, implement and measure your marketingactivities for you using tactics that deliver clear, consistent messages and createmeasurable results.

ABOUT MARKETING SENSE

MARKETING | MARKETING, WEB & DESIGN

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Caroline O'Connor, Sales and Marketing Consultant - [email protected] Planing Shed. Blenheim Palace Sawmills, Combe, Oxon OX29 8ET+44 (0)1993 885 122 [email protected]/company/ads-advertising-&-design-oxford-ltdwww.facebook.com/ADSOxford

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ADS ADVERTISING & DESIGNCAROLINE O’CONNOR

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Caroline O'Connor, Sales and Marketing Consultant at ADS-Advertising andDesign (Oxford), is an experienced tactical marketing and businessdevelopment professional with a solid track record in helping businesses togrow.

She works closely with local and national businesses to design strategicmarketing campaigns that really make a difference and is on top of the latestmedia consumption habits and an expert in cross channel marketingcampaigns.

From brand development projects to support with media buying, Carolinethrives on working with clients and their team, getting to understand theirbusiness goals and overcoming the frustrations to make it happen.

ABOUT CAROLINE

ADS are an experienced, privately owned agency with a track record stretchingback 26 years. Working with clients in many different sectors – small and largecompanies, retail, business, leisure and motor, to name a few - gives them theinsight and understanding to produce effective and imaginative marketingcampaigns that deliver results.

Across all its areas of expertise - graphic design, web design, support and hosting,media buying, PR and copyrighting, ADS put their clients at the heart of everythingthey do.

Located on the Blenheim Palace estate, who could fail to be inspired by such aunique and beautiful country location?

ABOUT ADS ADVERTISING & DESIGN


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PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO | MARKETING, WEB & DESIGN

Paulo Coll, Founder & Owner – [email protected] Old Barrel Store, Draymans Lane, Marlow, Bucks, SL7 2FF+44 (0)1628 400683 or +44 (0)7875 070998www.alta-vista.co.uk

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ALTAVISTAPAULO COLL

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Venezuelan born, Paulo has been resident in the England since 2003 and hisbusiness is based in Marlow where he lives with his family.

With his passion for storytelling via high quality unscripted video andphotography with a natural feel, combined with his experience as a radio-controlled helicopter enthusiast, Paulo very quickly identified the hugeopportunity to take the production of videography and stills photography tonew heights using ‘drones’.

He therefore invested in the necessary technical equipment to ensure thatAltaVista would boast the latest in hi-tech UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles)and quickly mastered the techniques required for ground-based aerialvideography and stills photography. Paulo is a fully qualified UAV Pilot with CivilAviation Authority permission for aerial work up to 400ft and is an approvedsupplier of The National Trust for high level inspections.

ABOUT PAULO

With two highly skilled and qualified pilots, AltaVista is a leading edge exponentin the developing art of ground-based aerial videography and stills photography.A major benefit of working with AltaVista is the possibility of intercutting moreconventional video and photography with their ground-based aerial equivalentsin order to take client presentation and communication to a higher level.

The wide-ranging scope of work undertaken by AltaVista ranges frompromotional and training videos for businesses, organisations and hotels – arecent client being Royal Windsor Racecourse - through to high level inspectionsfor The National Trust and other prestigious buildings, whether in an urbansetting like central London or otherwise, where aerial videography and stillsphotography represent a very affordable and much less disruptive option.

By working with Paulo and his team of professionals at AltaVista, you can beabsolutely certain of results of the very highest order.

ABOUT ALTAVISTA

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Craig Wardrop, Senior Partner – [email protected] Mulcaster Avenue, Kidlington. OX5 2HG+44(0)1865 372981 or +44(0)7974733446 www.aptart-design.co.uk@apt_art_designwww.facebook.com/aptart.design

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APT-ARTCRAIG WARDROP

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Craig is the senior partner at apt–art design, having been brought up within aprint and signwriting business from an early age, design was the obviouschoice, after finishing four years at art school with an OND and HND in graphicdesign, gaining distinctions in design and photography he joined the familybusiness. He takes pride and enjoys using his creative design skills to promotenew and existing clients businesses

Outside of design his interests are flying, sailing, skiing and music.

ABOUT CRAIG

Apt-Art design specialises in creative thinking.

A dedicated design studio that prides itself on delivering innovative design toa wide range of business fields including; aviation, holidays, sailing,educational, industrial, medical, charities, professional and leisure serviceswithin the UK and Europe.

Apt-Art believe that the computer is just a tool like a pen or brush; it is theexperienced creative that creates good bespoke design. In every business largeor small the image portrayed is vital. They listen to your requirements and usetheir extensive skills and expertise in design, print and media acquired over35 years to produce bespoke creative marketing materials.

Apt-Art creates; corporate identities, brochures, leaflets, websites, exhibitiongraphics and is a member of the prestigious Design Business Association (DBA).

ABOUT APT-ART

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Phil Strachan, Business Founder & Owner – [email protected] Melting Pot, Upton Cottage, Milestone Avenue, Charvil, Berkshire, RG10 9TN+44 (0)7770 753 975 www.thinkbrandnotbland.co.uk

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STRANGEBREWPHIL STRACHAN

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Head Alchemist at Strangebrew, Phil is one of a rare breed, almost uniquelycombining over 14 years Client-side experience with over 20 years on theConsultancy-side specialising in Branding, Identity and Graphic Design.

For most of these 20 years, Phil has run his own Consultancies and has beeninstrumental in creating, relaunching, refreshing, revitalising and rejuvenatingmany global brands and household names.

Born in Glasgow, but having once spent 10 years running his business in London,Phil now proudly offers what he calls “London quality at Glasgow prices” – aclaim strongly supported by his plentiful testimonials – to businesses andorganisations across Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire.

ABOUT PHIL

Through a process of Business and Brand Alchemy, Strangebrew adds value tobusinesses and brands of all shapes and sizes by helping them to ‘Think Brand– not bland’ in order to help them to stand out from the crowd and avoidjumping on the blandwagon and risking becoming the bland that time forgot.

Whether you are an established business or brand looking to be refreshed,revitalised, rebranded and relaunched in order to move to the next level or anew start-up, Strangebrew will help you to connect, communicate and engageeffectively with your target market. Their comprehensive portfolio of servicesranges from Business and Brand Positioning and Propositions through to NameGeneration, Corporate and Brand Identities, Business Card and StationeryDesign, Packaging Design, Brochure Design, Advertising, Signage and WebsiteDesign - some of which are delivered by trusted associates.

By identifying your ‘Vital Spark’ - what makes you different and can provide asource of competitive advantage – Strangebrew will ensure that you have astrong, compelling and sustainable Brand rather than be just A.N.Other bland.

ABOUT STRANGEBREW


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Andrew Hancock, Founder & Creative Director – [email protected] Core, Milton Hill, Oxfordshire, OX13 6AB+44 (0)1235 828 234 www.brandasylum.co.uk@brandasylumhttps://uk.linkedin.com/pub/andrew-hancock/6/695/1b3www.facebook.com/brandasylumltd

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BRAND ASYLUM LTDANDREW HANCOCK

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After 15 years of working through the ranks of some of London’s top IntegratedAdvertising and Marketing agencies, Andrew founded BrandAsylum in 2008.Quite simply, it offers London agency thinking, without the London agency pricetag. As you will hopefully find out, Andrew has a passion for all things designand creative, from inspirational design classics to viral videos that make youlaugh out loud. He continually looks to bring forward looking thinking andtechnology into the work they do at BrandAsylum, with their mantra beingInspire, Engage, Deliver. When not working, Andrew’s young family takes upthe majority of his free time, but he does enjoy training for and participatingin triathlons, road cycling, open water swimming, cricket and sailing when hecan.

ABOUT ANDREW

Welcome to BrandAsylum.

Here is an Integrated Full Service Advertising & Marketing Consultancy whocreate and design websites, brand identities, digital, traditional, print and socialB2C & B2B marketing campaigns for companies and SMEs throughout the UK.They work closely with clients from first conversations to final sign off to delivertargeted integrated and engaging campaigns that are refreshingly on time andon budget. Creating strategic total marketing solutions that deliver maximumR.O.I.

That’s why they call themselves the Ideas to Engagement Agency.

ABOUT BRAND ASYLUM LTD

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Richard Knight, Managing Director - [email protected]+44 (0)1256 767 837 www.focal.co.uk@focalpoint_advhttps://uk.linkedin.com/in/focalpointadvertisingwww.facebook.com/focalpointadvertising

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FOCAL POINT ADVERTISINGRICHARD KNIGHT

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Richard set up Focal Point Advertising in September 1987 and learned aboutthe Outdoor and Out of Home Advertising industry the hard way whilst runningthe business.

Coming from a sales background, and always wanting to run his own business,his objective was to set up on his own by his 30th birthday and the businesswas set up one week after. Put simply, Richard has learned his profession andhis skills through the school of hard knocks and University of life.

A highly skilled professional business person who will bend over backwards tosupply the level of service that we all expect from our service providers,Richard believes that customer service is vital in business and that the qualityof the service and how you treat people is paramount to success.

ABOUT RICHARD

Focal Point Advertising pride themselves in being experts in the Outdoor and Outof Home industry. From just literally a handful of advertising services available in1987 to well over 50 today, it is more important than ever before that businesseslooking to conduct an Outdoor and Out of Home Advertising campaign utilise theservices of a company that is well versed in the industry which Focal Pointcertainly are.

Richard and his highly professional team will list quality of service as paramountand take the time to understand their clients requirements so that they are ableto offer a service that will appeal to their target market, thereby minimisingwastage and maximising impact. They will also offer suggestions and tips to helptheir clients to get the most from their advertising spend.

In what is a very tough industry, Focal Point Advertising really are a welcomebreath of fresh air.

ABOUT FOCAL POINT ADVERTISING

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David Milnes, Owner - [email protected], Remenham Hill, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 3EG+44 (0)1491 410 061 or +44 (0)7989 549 936 www.kytemark.comwww.linkedin.com/pub/david-milnes/17/2b6/a34

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KYTEMARK SOLUTIONSDAVID MILNES

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David Milnes leads KyteMark Solutions' market insight services and isresponsible for delivering research programmes which he designs to connectclients to new business opportunities.

A core component includes David conducting interviews with potential buyersto discover exactly what their current needs are and how a proposed solutionshould be best presented by a supplier.

David has 20 years of experience in business research, business developmentand project management roles for corporate clients including; Barclays, RBS,and The Economist and has also supported mid-sized technology, marketingservices, and professional consultancy companies in their businessdevelopment activity.

ABOUT DAVID

KyteMark provides a portfolio of market research services, designed to generateleads, uncover new sales opportunities, and to provide a company with acompetitive advantage.

They work passionately with their clients to analyse their market and uncovertheir strategic hot spots. They will also evaluate the competition and determinetheir USPs. From a bedrock of market knowledge KyteMark uncover the keymarketing messages which work.

From customer research they determine their client’s key values and those oftheir customers.

And from all their market investigations KyteMark will endeavour to open doorsto new sales opportunities.

ABOUT KYTEMARK SOLUTIONS


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PRINTERS | MARKETING, WEB & DESIGN

Mark Dean, Owner – [email protected]/o 21 Spencer Crescent, Oxford, OX4 4SN+44 (0)1865 715 181 / +44 (0)7899 736 749

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MRD DIGITAL PRINTMARK DEAN

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Mark has over 35 years experience in the print trade and believes in offeringa friendly and honest approach, while supplying a professional and efficientservice.

He began his career as a litho printer with Hunts and then spent over 30 yearsat Presstoprint, starting as a printer, before counter sales/production and thena Manager during part of the 1980’s and 1990’s. He spent the last few yearswith customer service/retention and built up a very good working relationshipwith many clients offering best possible prices.

Mark now uses his experience to offer advice to clients and visit whennecessary to discuss future print projects in more detail. He does not promiseto offer the lowest prices, compared to the internet, but can generally supplybetter prices than local companies, with the bonus of a more bespoke serviceand meeting quicker deadlines.

ABOUT MARK

Set up in January 2014, Mark could see after his experience in the print businessthat he could supply a more bespoke service, offering better prices, whilstmaintaining an excellent quality.

MRD Digital Print can offer all forms of printing, from small digital runs to largerLitho printing, with no minimum quantity.

Most areas of printing undertaken, from brochures, programmes, booklets,magazines, posters, leaflets and business stationery to promotional printing, frombanner stands, vinyl banners and flags to T-Shirts, mugs and mouse mats. Mostwork completed to tight deadlines, often in 48 hours at no extra cost and deliveryfree in Oxford.

Regular clients include: John Wiley Publishers, New Theatre, Magdalen CollegeSchool, St. Antony’s College, B4, Salter’s Steamers, Cherwell Boathouse, Joe’sRestaurant, Christ Church and Creation Theatre.

ABOUT MRD DIGITAL PRINT

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MARKETING, WEB & DESIGN | PRINTERS

Cheryl-Lee Foulsham, Director – [email protected] Banbury Road, Kidlington, Oxford, OX5 1AQ+44 (0)1865 457 000 +44 (0)7917 775 477 [email protected]/in/oxfordduplicationcentrewww.facebook.com/oxfordduplicationcentre

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OXFORD DUPLICATION CENTRECHERYL-LEE FOULSHAM

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A majority of people may not understand the term 'digitalisation'. This is whereCheryl and her team come in to support both corporate and private clients withtheir projects. Her passion for business encouraged her in 2007 to set up a diverseDigital Media company that offers a "can do" approach to digital media solutions.If it can be digitalised then they can do it. You will find both Cheryl and her teamvery friendly and supportive with an attention to detail approach, that willencourage you to feel at ease, knowing that your orders are in expert hands.

ABOUT CHERYL

DIGITAL MEDIA MADE EASY! Combined with a successful CD DVD and USB duplicationservice, Oxford Duplication Centre transcends the possibilities of digital mediaconversion. The staff are more than happy to discuss bespoke digital media projects,graphic design, digital printing and packaging options, or post production andvideo/audio editing solutions. Those questions like "How to transfer analogue to aprofessional format" and "What are the best digital options for my order" can beanswered by the team at ODC who will both support and help you to understandwhat you need.

Their Digital Media services are diverse and include: Video Post Production andEditing · Audio Restoration and Enhancements · Encoding and Authoring, DigitalRestoration of Slides, Negatives, Photographs and Books, Bespoke Archive Solutions,All Format Tape, Video, Cine, Cassette to Digital Formats, CD DVD and USBDuplication, Graphic Design and Digital Printing, Disc Packaging Options.

They have fast become a major digital media supplier to NHS, Sobell House, B4Business, Oxford County Council and many other corporate, charitable, educationaland private sectors in and around Oxfordshire. No order is too small. From yourwedding video, a handful of slides to post production of your marketing videos,they can successfully support all your digital media requirements.

ABOUT OXFORD DUPLICATION CENTRE

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WEB PERFORMANCE | MARKETING, WEB & DESIGN

Alex Minchin, Managing Director - [email protected] Digital, John Eccles House, Oxford Science Park, Oxford, OX4 4GP+44 (0)1865 684 999 www.zestdigital.com @ZestDigitalwww.facebook.com/ZestDigital

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ZEST DIGITAL LTDALEX MINCHIN

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Alex is the founder and managing director of Zest Digital, one of the country’smost up and coming digital marketing agencies.

A winner of the HWYE Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2013 Award forOxfordshire, and a finalist in the Oxfordshire Business Awards (Young BusinessPerson of the Year 2014), Alex has demonstrated strong leadership andmanagerial capabilities in growing a strong team that delivers an exceptionalservice.

In October 2014 Alex’s agency, Zest Digital, was recognised at the prestigiousWirehive 100 Awards as the Fastest Growing Digital Agency in the South Eastoutside of London.

ABOUT ALEX

Zest create new online opportunities and help challenger brands in theprofessional services, hospitality, tourism, lifestyle, and sport sectors, to engagetheir target audience with tenacious effect.

Their award-winning team work hard to create, execute, and measure digitalcampaigns that maximise your marketing budget. Zest’s in-house teambreathes new ideas into businesses, delivering products and services to keylocal, national, and international markets.

Zest’s capabilities include: content strategy, content creation, storytelling, socialmedia management, search engine optimisation, paid media management,international marketing, email marketing, digital PR, reputation management,web design, and web analytics.

ABOUT ZEST DIGITAL

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MARKETING, WEB & DESIGN | WEB PERFORMANCE

Russell Haworth, Chief Executive – [email protected] House, Edmund Halley Rd, Oxford Science Park, Oxford, OX4 4DQ+44 (0)1865 332 211 [email protected]/nominet

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NOMINETRUSSELL HAWORTH

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Russell joined Nominet as Chief Executive Officer in January 2015. He will leadthe organisation as it develops its core registry business, explores the potentialof new technologies in the global internet sector, and delivers on itscommitment to ensuring the internet is a force for good.

He has extensive experience in the digital information, content and softwareservices sectors, forged over 14 years at Thomson Reuters. He held seniorroles across four continents, covering both established and emerging markets- most recently as Managing Director in the Middle East & North Africa. Inprevious roles within the company, Russell led Strategy & CorporateDevelopment in Asia, and was Head of the Americas for Business Developmentwhile based in the United States.

Russell started his career in consultancy in London, fundraising for venturecapital initiatives with Deloitte & Touche Corporate Finance, and advisingfinancial institutions and multilateral funding agencies, such as the World Bank,while at PA Consulting. Russell holds a First Class BSc Hons in MechanicalEngineering at Leicester De Montfort University, and an MBA from the KelloggSchool of Management, Northwestern University. He is a Chartered Memberof the Institute of Marketing, and a member of the Young PresidentsOrganization. Russell has a keen interest in disruptive technologies having co-founded a venture capital firm focused on investing in early stage businesses.In 2013 he was recognized by Forbes as a leading executive in the Middle East,with particular recognition for achievements in the technology sector.

ABOUT RUSSELL

Nominet are one of the world’s leading internet registry companies. Theirexceptional technical expertise helps them successfully manage the .uk domainspace and their expansion into the running of other domain name registries.

ABOUT NOMINET

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WEBSITES | MARKETING, WEB & DESIGN

Tim Ault, Managing Director - [email protected] Standingford House, 26 Cave Street, Oxford, OX4 1BA+44 (0)1865 794 009 [email protected]/company/alberon

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ALBERONTIM AULT

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Tim started his career teaching a range of subjects, including Classics, Music,EFL and Computing. During this time, Tim developed an interest in softwaredevelopment that led him to pursue IT opportunities in various sectors includingbanking and education. After a stint living in Italy, Tim moved to Oxford in themid-1990s and founded Alberon in 2002.

As Managing Director of Alberon, Tim enjoys working with local businessesand has overseen numerous successful software and web projects. Heunderstands the importance and benefits of improving business processesthrough the effective and innovative use of IT solutions.

ABOUT TIM

Alberon have been developing bespoke software and web solutions for over 12years. During this time they have acquired an exceptionally high level of technicalexpertise, which informs the standard of every project they deliver.

Alberon’s team of specialists design and build bespoke software and websitesthat sit at the very centre of a business, performing complex, business-criticaltasks and delivering outstanding user experiences.

They also provide long term support for their clients with a range of relatedservices, including training and support, website hosting, maintenance andsecurity updates.

ABOUT ALBERON

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MARKETING, WEB & DESIGN | PUBLIC RELATIONS

Olivia Lane-Nott, Director - [email protected] Gables, 18 Astrop Road, Kings Sutton, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX17 3PG+44 (0)1295 811 781 or +44 (0)7968 081 128 www.spacecraftconsulting.com@SpacecraftLtd

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SPACECRAFT CONSULTINGOLIVIA LANE-NOTT

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For more than a decade, Spacecraft Consulting (the new name for OConsultancy)’s founder Olivia Lane-Nott worked in London, both agency sideand in-house, for some top and high-profile business and consumer brandsranging from a global property consultancy to a premium restaurant group.

She set up her own Oxfordshire-based brand strategy & PR consultancy in 2011with the ethos:

“To make marketing, PR and communications simple: making them work forbrands to increase their revenues.”

She’s plain talking and uses her love for business, 15+ years’ experience,contacts and common-sense approach to successfully answer her clients’ briefs.

ABOUT OLIVIA

Spacecraft was launched in 2015 by husband and wife team Patrick andOlivia Lane-Nott as they merged their two companies, Lane-Nott Track Supportand O Consultancy, with a vision to help their clients through intelligent thinkingto grow their brands and businesses.

Spacecraft Consulting brings together into one vessel:�marketing,PR/communications, data, engineering, and technology consulting to give itsclients clear, considered and innovative advice to help them grow.

Their whole ethos is that they work as an extension of their clients’ teams to helpsteer them in the best direction, providing consultancy support to help reach theirbusiness objectives.

Today clients include: Carter Jonas, MEPC Milton Park, and Muddy Boots RealFoods.

ABOUT SPACECRAFT CONSULTING

PUBLIC RELATIONS | MARKETING, WEB & DESIGN

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Karen David, Partner – [email protected] Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6HL+44 (0)7989 439 291www.spriggsdavid.co.uk@spriggsdavid

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SPRIGGS DAVIDKAREN DAVID

CONTACT DETAILS

Karen is an experienced PR practitioner who has worked with global brandssuch as Visa, Sony Broadcast & Professional, Quantel, Wickes, KiddeInternational, Sony Ericsson and many US and European technology firms.

Karen also works with many firms based in and around Oxford in the property,culture, entertainment and scientific fields.

Karen's forte is media relations, strategic planning and implementation.

ABOUT KAREN

Spriggs David’s mission is to generate positive, targeted media coverage foryour business. Or, to put it simply, they do this:

Media relations - regional and national, print, broadcast, online

News story development - pitching, writing, monitoring

Press releases - researching, writing and distribution

Issues-led coverage - positioning, opinion pieces, thought leadership

Product PR - creative ideas, photoshoots, editorial placements for new products

Media campaigns - creation, planning, delivery, monitoring, evaluation

Photography - developing picture stories, directing shoots, sourcingphotographers

Media fulfilment - handling enquiries from journalists for interviews, shoots,images and copy

ABOUT SPRIGGS DAVID

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Matthew Noble Wright – [email protected] Magnolia Dene, Hazlemere, High Wycombe, Bucks HP15 7QE+44 (0)7500 531 485 [email protected]/pub/matt-noble/61/158/529/

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NOBLEWORDMATTHEW NOBLE WRIGHT

CONTACT DETAILS

After 20 years working in the City in various fields - accountancy, analysis, andequity sales - Matthew left to pursue his love of writing, and set up Noblewordin 2012. Matthew’s understanding of how businesses work, combined withthe ability to simplify complex ideas whilst working to tight deadlines, allowshim to give businesses a unique voice….even when the owners themselvesare not sure what that voice should be!

Matthew was lucky enough to live and work abroad when younger, socommunication has always been a passion, and now as a copywriter and areviewer for Living In Oxford magazine, he is lucky enough to be doingsomething that he genuinely loves.

ABOUT MATTHEW

“Intelligent copy, Simply Written”

Nobleword celebrates the written word, in all its many forms – copy forwebsites, slogans for adverts, testimonials for Case Studies….the list is literallyendless, as long as it involves writing.

They have learnt to stick to what they’re best at – writing – and have partneredwith other experts to deliver one-stop shop solutions. So, for example, ratherthan having to source copywriting from one place and then graphic designfrom another, they take care of everything, and so remain accountable for theend result.

Nobleword make your business fluent.

ABOUT NOBLEWORD

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PAPA ROMEO PR LTDCLAIRE THOMPSON

Claire is Managing Director of Papa Romeo with over 18 years experienceworking in PR, marketing and publishing.

Results-driven and commercially astute, Claire brings effective, non-conformistsolutions to every PR campaign, whilst ensuring integration with the broadermarketing strategy and communications. Creative and resourceful in craftingclient PR opportunities, she drives execution with a strategic focus and with abelief that the big picture always wins. Extensive ‘client-side’ experience insenior PR roles means Claire has a greater appreciation and understanding ofthe commercial and organisational dynamics that affect a PR campaign thatsome ‘agency’ people can lack. Her experience includes working in London,nationally, regionally and internationally in New York and New Zealand.

ABOUT CLAIRE

Papa Romeo is an ambitious, independent PR agency based in NorthOxfordshire with an impressive track record of growth in the B2B and B2Csectors. They work with local businesses as well as large national andinternational organisations spanning a wide range of business sectors. Theteam thrive on the variety of clients they work with whether it be property,legal or accountancy and events companies to name a few.

Papa Romeo work in partnership with their clients to provide highly targetedPR campaigns incorporating both traditional and digital media outlets to reachbroader groups and influence web-based communities.

ABOUT PAPA ROMEO PR

Claire Thompson, Managing Director - [email protected] Broughton Road, Banbury Oxon OX16 9RQ+44 (0)7811 339 [email protected]/in/clairepaparomeopr

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Ceri-Jane Hackling, Managing Director – [email protected]+44 (0)1494 418 375 [email protected]/cerubprwww.facebook.com/cerubpr

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CERUB PRCERI-JANE HACKLING

CONTACT DETAILS

Over the last decade Ceri’s success in founding and growing her public relationsagency, Cerub PR, has seen her recognised as Entrepreneur of the Year at theBuckinghamshire Business Awards and named Employer of the Year by the SueRyder Awards.

This success has been built on a combination of a passion for client service anda laser like focus on delivering measurable results for clients across the charity,publishing and health and fitness sectors.

She is active in the Thames Valley business community and regularly givestalks at schools and universities about PR and entrepreneurship.

ABOUT CERI-JANE

Getting your voice heard in the traditional media and across the rapidly growingdigital and social media channels is increasingly difficult. Cerub PR’s proposition -Thought Leadership for Modern Media – ensures that its clients get their messageto their prospects and stakeholders across all available communication channels.

By identifying and communicating around the issues that resonate withprospective clients and customers, Cerub PR positions its clients as sector leaders.It does this using a combination of services including media relations, social anddigital campaigns, copywriting, events and awards.

Cerub PR won the Business of Excellence award at the 2014 BuckinghamshireBusiness Awards.

ABOUT CERUB PR


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PROPERTY CONSULTANTSScottfraser............................................................................................115Kemp & Kemp......................................................................................118

RESIDENTIALStrutt & Parker LLP..............................................................................119

ESTATE AGENTSNorth Oxford Property Services........................................................121Carter Jonas..........................................................................................122

LETTING AGENTSFinders Keepers...................................................................................124College and County.............................................................................125Premier Letting...................................................................................127

BUSINESS PARKSBegbroke Science Park.......................................................................129Oxford Innovation...............................................................................130

BUILDINGSavvy.....................................................................................................132

PROPERTY & BUILDING

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Stephen Dunne Director - Savvy Group

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Andrew Fraser Greenwood, Group Managing Director - [email protected] Lime Tree Mews, 2 Lime Walk, Headington, OX3 7DZ+44 (0)1865 760 [email protected]/company/scott-fraser-limitedwww.facebook.com/scottfraserltd

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SCOTTFRASERANDREW FRASER GREENWOOD MARLA MNAEA

CONTACT DETAILS

Andrew founded scottfraser with Peter Scott, their Chairman, in 1998. Startingas property consultants acting on behalf of UK and overseas clients, in less thantwenty years they have grown into a five office Residential Practice coveringOxfordshire and employing 57 people (at the last count).

Andrew is proud of their business and the talented team that they have built;many of whom have been with the company for ten years or more. They havenot forgotten their roots and the principles of service, quality andprofessionalism that have guided them from the start. Whichever propertyservice you require, please call Andrew and he will guide you to an expert.

ABOUT ANDREW

Specialising in high quality homes to buy and to let in key locations throughoutOxfordshire and the Cotswolds they have developed a versatile andcomprehensive property consultancy. With four estate and letting agency officesin Oxford and Witney as well as a bespoke Head Office complex comprisingproperty management, buy-to-let investment services, marketing and accounts.They pride themselves on being experts in their field, providing innovativeservice and transparent advice to their clients. Services include:

Residential sales • Professional lettings & property management • Studentlettings & property management • Buy-to-let investment • Land & new homes• Project management • Design, refurbishment & furnishing • Mortgages &private finance • Conveyancing

Their success and continued growth come from attention to detail, a high qualityportfolio of properties and, most importantly, from referrals from satisfiedcustomers.

ABOUT SCOTTFRASER

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Nicola is Head of the scottfraser Summertown office. Her principle role is driving Summertown and North Oxfordsales but also to assist her colleague Emily Dyer, their Lettings Manager. Summertown is a tough market andone that is now over populated with estate and lettings agents - scottfraser, one of the original agents to basethemselves in Summertown, have had offices in the area since 1997. Their success is evident from theprevalence of client recommendations driving their business, with many acknowledging their drive for excellenceand ability to break the mould set by other agents. To take advantage of their professional, yet personableservice in the prosperous Summertown area, please contact Nicola on 01865 553900.

NICOLA HORNER BA (HONS) PG DIP SURVEYING Associate Director


Running one of their busiest offices, Headington Lettings, is a demanding but rewarding role, however, Traceyalso focuses her time on mentoring some of her newer colleagues. They have an amazing and varied business inHeadington where they let entire apartment blocks, Houses in Multiple Occupation including those occupied bylocal students and specialise in the letting and management of some of the sought after larger family homes inthe area. The area is driven by its industry, and their strong connections with the Universities and Hospitals’personnel departments provides scottfraser and their clients with a constant source of good quality tenants. Toexplore Letting within Headington or East Oxford, please do not hesitate to contact Tracey on 01865 761111.

TRACEY HICKFORD MARLA Senior Lettings Manager


John’s role is unique, assisting clients in sourcing and securing prime investment properties that provide healthyreturns and capital growth. The variety of landlords that he supports provides him with excellent knowledge ofboth the sales and lettings markets across Oxfordshire. He have managed the development of existing portfolios,transitioning clients into scottfraser’s Portfolio Service which is tailored for landlords with three or more properties.He also assists new clients in first investment purchases and work closely with developers to offer exclusiveoff-plan opportunities to investors. By working solely for the purchaser and closely with local industry contacts,John offers his clients an advantage when initiating a new buy-to-let venture. To discuss current exclusiveopportunities, feel free to contact John on 01865 760055.

JOHN GEBBELS BA (HONS) Property Investment Manager


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David has been in the property business longer than he cares to remember but the happiest and most productiveperiod of his career has been at scottfraser. They have an amazing group of talented experts dedicated to selling,letting and managing properties throughout Oxfordshire. Part of his role is to provide them the tools they needto consistently provide their clients with exceptional results. Their new market leading websitewww.scottfraser.co.uk and their “At Home” magazine are prime examples. Their business comes fromrecommendations and David havs been particularly pleased with the exceptional number of Google reviewsthey have received from satisfied clients spreading the word. He also deals with land and development sales,so please contact David on 01865 760055.

DAVID BLYTHMAN MNAEA Managing Director


Adrian runs “The Hub”, scottfraser’s unique Oxford city network of offices and people. “The Hub” comprises oftheir Headington, Summertown & East Oxford teams together with their London Mayfair office, working inharmony without geographical boundaries, to provide Oxford City and village sellers and buyers with anunparalleled service. They aim to sell 100% of the properties they market whilst exceeding their clients’expectations. One of the most frustrating elements of the property market is sales falling through. The industryaverage is around 30%, equating to large costs in terms of time, money and stress. At scottfraser they achievea much lower percentage through diligent offer management and pro-active sales progression. To learn moreabout “The Hub”, please call Adrian on 01865 759500.

ADRIAN WRAIGHT MNAEA Sales Director


Michael is passionate about Residential Lettings and, in particular, scottfraser. As Lettings Director, he overseesall aspects of their lettings operation and in particular their centralised Oxford Property Management Centre.Property Managers are often the unsung heroes of lettings. They are the ones that make sure the property isup to scratch and legally compliant. They are the main contact for tenants and landlords alike and ensure theproperty is being effectively maintained. By centralising their property management, scottfraser have ensuredthat their teams have easy access to the properties in their care, and can work together to provide the bestpossible service. If you’re interested in their stress-free ‘Switch’ service please call Michael on 01865 760055.

MICHAEL JOUBERT MARLA Lettings Director


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Steven Sensecall, Partner - [email protected] Ock Street, Abingdon-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, OX14 5AL+44 (0)1865 240 001www.kempandkemp.co.uk@KempAndKemp

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KEMP & KEMP LLPSTEVEN SENSECALL

CONTACT DETAILS

Steven is an equity partner at Kemp & Kemp LLP and heads up the firm’splanning team. He is married, to Jo, and has four children.

Steven acts for a wide variety of private and public sector clients for whom thefirm provides planning consultancy services on a national basis. He appearsregularly at planning inquiries, hearings and development plan Examinationsin Public as an advocate and expert witness. Steven is also a frequent speakeron planning matters.

Steven has been with Kemp & Kemp LLP for over 30 years. He achieved a BA(Hons) degree in Planning Studies and a Graduate Diploma in Planning forUrban Conservation and Renewal before joining the firm in 1982. He waselected as a Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute in 1984.

ABOUT STEVEN

Established in 1954, Kemp & Kemp LLP combines experience and a proventrack record with a dynamic approach to all property matters. One ofOxfordshire’s oldest multi-disciplinary and independent property consultancies,Kemp & Kemp can provide a unique, comprehensive and professional range ofconsultancy services to both the public and private sectors throughoutOxfordshire and around the UK.

Their joined-up, cross-departmental approach means that they can provideclients with a more holistic view from initial planning and development advicethrough to strategic asset management; commercial property disposal andacquisition; valuation; and Landlord and Tenant services. Innovative andeffective, their approach to property flows from their creativity, energy andpassion underpinned by over 60 years as a high profile property consultancy.

ABOUT KEMP & KEMP LLP

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Miles Collison, Partner - [email protected] Banbury Road, Oxford, OX2 7LL+44 (0)1865 366 667 [email protected]/company/strutt-&-parker_2www.facebook.com/struttandparker

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STRUTT & PARKER LLPMILES COLLISON

CONTACTS

Miles is a Partner in Strutt & Parker’s Oxford office and heads their Development &Planning department. He has worked in the Oxford area for over 15 years, actingfor both private landowners and institutions, Miles specialises in residentialdevelopment consultancy, providing advice on the marketing and disposal ofresidential development land. He has a particular knowledge of strategic landpromotion including option, promotion, hybrid agreements along with associatedcollaboration and equalisation arrangements.

Miles is a Registered Valuer carrying reports for the main lending banks, solicitorsand accountants.

ABOUT MILES

Strutt & Parker is a leading property consultancy with 50 offices across Englandand Scotland with 7 in central London. As well as an outstanding reputationfor selling mid to top end residential property, Strutt & Parker has specialistteams dealing with commercial property, land management, farming,development & planning, building surveying, sporting and resources & energy.

Strutt & Parker is the sole UK member of Christie’s International Real Estate.This places the firm at the heart of the world’s leading network of luxury realestate specialists, connecting their expertise, service ethos and UK coverage tohigh net worth individuals and property markets globally.

ABOUT STRUTT & PARKER - NATIONALLY

RESIDENTIAL | PROPERTY & BUILDING

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PROPERTY & BUILDING | RESIDENTIAL

Mike Robinson, Partner – [email protected] Banbury Road, Oxford, OX2 7LL+44 (0)1865 366 670 [email protected]/company/strutt-&-parker_2www.facebook.com/struttandparker

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STRUTT & PARKER LLPMIKE ROBINSON

CONTACT DETAILS

Mike is a Partner of Strutt and Parker. He is based in Oxford and heads theirgrowing Planning Team. Mike is a chartered town planner with over 20 years’experience, gained in both private and public practice. He specialises inresidential and mixed use development acting for corporate and institutionalorganisations, charities, private landowners and developers.

Mike has considerable knowledge and experience of the planning anddevelopment process. He has been involved in a number of projects rangingfrom major urban development to village housing schemes. Mike is a successfulproject manager being able to rely on his established extensive contacts acrossOxfordshire and further afield.

ABOUT MIKE

Strutt & Parker’s Oxford multi-disciplined office has gone from strength tostrength since it opened in June 2013 and now has 25 members of staff.

Mark Smith heads up the Oxford office and Estate Agency team with nearly 30years of experience in the Oxford market. Tom Richardson is the firm's DeputySenior Partner with a wealth of rural estate management expertise. MarkJuniper heads the Farming and Land Management team having moved fromthe firm's Newbury office to build on the large rural client base.

The rapidly growing Development and Planning Teams respectively headed byMiles Collison and Mike Robinson complete the picture. Their teams specialisein residential and mixed use development projects advising on everything fromproject viability, planning and valuation through to site marketing and eventualsale or acquisition.

ABOUT STRUTT & PARKER - OXFORD OFFICE

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Robin Swailes, Director - [email protected] Walton Street, Oxford, OX2 6AD+44 (0)1865 318 524www.nops.co.ukwww.facebook.com/NorthOxfordPropertyServices

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NORTH OXFORD PROPERTY SERVICESROBIN SWAILES

CONTACT DETAILS

Robin advises clients on the purchase of investment property in Oxford. He hasbeen involved in the Oxford property market for over 25 years and is ashareholder in one of the longest established letting agents in the city. He oftenwrites articles about property and investment.

Robin lives locally and has made a number of his property investment clubmembers very wealthy. His clients come from all over the world.

Hobbies include fair weather sailing, Italian Opera, French cuisine, and Europeantravel.

ABOUT ROBIN

North Oxford Property Services are involved in all aspects of the propertybusiness. They are focused on the property investor, investors who wish tohave a proportion of their savings working for them in Oxford residentialproperty.

Their business has been running over 20 years and they have helped manyclients find the right Oxford property to meet their needs. North Oxford propertyServices also works with developers to bring new properties to the market,many are not advertised but sold through contacts or word of mouth.

If you would like to invest in property in Oxford for returns or capital growththen get in contact.

ABOUT NORTH OXFORD PROPERTY SERVICES

ESTATE AGENTS | PROPERTY & BUILDING

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Mark Charter, Partner, Head of Oxford - [email protected] Banbury Road, Oxford OX2 7DE+44 (0)1865 404 406 [email protected]/company/carter-jonas

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CARTER JONASMARK CHARTER

CONTACT DETAILS

Mark has vast experience in advising private property owners, land ownersand institutional clients on the sale of residential property both within Oxfordand across the county.

As an RICS registered valuer, Mark is particularly well-regarded for giving adviceon matters of valuation, disposal, acquisition and providing strategic advice toinstitutions such as: colleges, high net worth individuals, private banks, and thecounty’s leading fellow professional advisers in respect of a wide variety ofcomplex property matters and portfolios.

Since 2009, Mark has been a member of the Ashmolean Museum’s CorporateAdvisory Board and is also a governor of the Manor Preparatory School.

ABOUT MARK

Carter Jonas is a leading UK property consultancy. It is renowned for the qualityof its service and expertise of its people.

They help their clients sell, let, manage and add value to their properties,whether they be residential homes, farms and estates, development land,offices, industrial or retail buildings.

They employ the very best people. They are a place where people want towork and their culture is collaborative and business minded. They have expertsin every field who deliver long term advice that enhances their clients’ futureprosperity.

They have more than 75 people in their Summertown office, all under oneroof. 80% of their business is from repeat clients, something they never takefor granted and always work their hardest to protect. Above all, their clients’success is they success.

ABOUT CARTER JONAS

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Scott specialises in providing advice on agency and development matters to a wide variety of clients fromprivate individuals and trusts through to property funds, institutions, companies and statutory authorities. Headvises both owners and occupiers across public and private sectors. Working at Board level with clients, Scott’sspecialist areas include business development, development of property strategies, property investment advice,advice in the marketing and disposal of property as well as property acquisitions. Scott has a particular knowledgeand understanding of the property market in the wider Oxfordshire region whilst also operating on a nationalbasis on specific projects.

SCOTT HARKNESS Partner, Head of Commercial Division


Jon advises on all forms of commercial property, acting for a wide range of landlords, occupiers, investors anddevelopers.

In particular Jon specialises in commercial agency, consultancy and investment work. He has been involved incommercial property since 1991, primarily in Oxfordshire and the South East.

JON SILVERSIDES Partner, Commercial


James advises clients on proposed development projects throughout the south of England. He has over 20years’ experience in residential and mixed-use development acting for private, corporate, institutional, charityand public sector clients. This includes site identification, project management of planning and developmentstrategies, valuation and viability appraisals, marketing and sale of development opportunities.

James has specific expertise in options, promotion agreements, joint ventures and landowner agreements. Hehas been involved in sites ranging from new settlements to city centre regeneration and smaller provincial andrural schemes, and also provides expert witness and independent expert valuation services for dispute resolution.

JAMES BAINBRIDGE Partner, Head of Planning & Development Division


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Frank Webster, Director - [email protected] Banbury Road, Oxford, OX2 7BY+44 (0)1865 302 308 [email protected]/company/finders-keepers_2www.facebook.com/fkletting

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FINDERS KEEPERSFRANK WEBSTER

CONTACTS

Frank has over 30 years experience of the Oxford property market, a formerestate agent, he joined Finders Keepers in 1985 and oversees the Investment& Acquisition service, as well as the company’s flagship North Oxford office.Frank advises a wide range of clients on all matters pertaining to acquiring,refurbishing, letting and managing residential property.

He says “Oxford is a fantastic place to live and work. It has been fascinating tobe part of Finders Keepers’ success – winning the Sunday Times Best UK LettingsAgent award was recognition of a lot of hard work by all staff at FK”. Any sparetime is put to walking the dog, a round of golf if time, and ‘giving back’ asFrank says “people were supportive to me when I was young and I think it isvital to reciprocate”.

ABOUT FRANK

Finders Keepers has been the leading residential letting agent acrossOxfordshire for 40 years. They are defined by their commitment to highstandards of properties, client service, people and training.

As the letting market matures and the volume of letting agents increases,Finders Keepers ploughs a unique furrow in the market:

• Born letting specialists with no sales to distract them • Proven expertise tomaximise short-term letting income • 200+ years office manager experience •Honest valuations rather than unrealistic valuations which create voids • Thebest quality letting stock in the market • Hands-on property management ratherthan from a call centre • High property management standards to protect long-term capital values • 24hour emergency service for all tenants.

ABOUT FINDERS KEEPERS

PROPERTY & BUILDING | LETTING AGENTS

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Mark Crampton Smith, Owner - [email protected] St Clements, Oxford, OX4 1AB+44 (0)1865 722 [email protected]/company/college-and-countywww.facebook.com/collegeandcounty

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COLLEGE AND COUNTYMARK CRAMPTON SMITH

CONTACT DETAILS

With a background in Education and Project Development, Mark CramptonSmith has brought a fresh and innovative approach to delivering customerservice in Residential Lettings and Property Management. Over 10 years hehas put together an outstanding team of highly trained professionals who arecommitted to growing the business without compromising exceptional levelsof service, and who have been able to develop long-standing relationshipswith clients to assist them in the effective management and growth of theirproperty assets.

ABOUT MARK

With a total commitment to “Ethical Letting” College and County have beenable to develop a cosmopolitan approach to residential lettings that suits thedemand of an international city. Keeping void periods at less than 2.4 days peryear, and sustaining a renewal rate of over 90% on the professional portfolio,clients and tenants alike appreciate the award winning* levels of customercare.

Growing a client base by reputation and word of mouth, that is committed tothe same high standards, College and County have established themselves asone of Oxford’s leading Residential Letting Agencies, whose Ethical orientationnot only sets them apart, but also sustains a dynamic momentum.

To find out more about how 21st century residential lettings works, please feelfree to call us!

*Sunday Times Best Single Office UK 2014*Sunday Times Best Single Office South East 2014

ABOUT COLLEGE AND COUNTY

LETTING AGENTS | PROPERTY & BUILDING

David has always had a real interest in properties and in particular property investment. He studied a RICSdegree in Oxford specialising in sustainable development. During his second year at university he rented ahouse through College and County, having met Mark and the team he was keen to get involved and ended upworking part time alongside his studies.

David has now been with College and County for 5 years and he heads up their lettings team. He is definitelya people person and he loves the importance that College and County put on building relationships with theirlandlords and tenants.

Tina has worked in the Lettings and Property Management since 2000. She is proudly Oxford – born and bred –and has been based in East Oxford throughout her time in the industry. She has seen the area positively growand change through that time and really enjoys being part of this business.

Tina loves the variety of the role, no two days are the same. She thrives when having to deal with a variety ofdifferent projects and is mocked (in a positive way) for her ability to remember the most random things relatingto College and County’s properties. She has a number of proud moments in business. Being part of an Awardwinning team and getting up on stage to collect a trophy, or two, is something she will never shy away from!

Jane has worked in Accounts for 14 years, working away from Oxford for ten years. She wanted to work for anOxford company as it is her home city and she came to College and County four years ago. Jane has implementedlots of changes within the accounts department. The most significant change is having the rent collected byDirect Debit which has improved efficiency of the department and reduced the arrears dramatically. Their arrearsare now less than 0.01%!!

They have gone from strength to strength within the last four years and achieved many national awards. Theyare a great team and support each other making College and County a great place to work.

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DAVID GILSON Lettings Director


TINA DOYLE Senior Property Manager


JANE ROBINSON Finance Manager



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Charles Bartlett, Partner - [email protected] Walton Street, Oxford, OX2 6AJ+44 (0)1865 261 [email protected]/premieroxford

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PREMIER LETTINGCHARLES BARTLETT

CONTACT DETAILS

Partner at Premier Letting and Management; the driving force behindmarketing and growth of the business. Charles’ aim is to provide unbeatablecustomer service to their Landlords and ensure that Premier provides thehighest standard of property to tenants throughout Oxfordshire. Charles hasgrown up and lived in Oxford all his life and has met some amazing peoplealong the way resulting in an impressive network of business contacts. Hestrives to succeed in life and is always looking at new ways to improve hisknowledge and gain experience in the world of business. Charles is currentlyworking on a number of other projects mainly related to property which willhopefully prove to be exciting and impressive to new customers.

ABOUT CHARLES

Premier was First established in 1995 in East Oxford and grew from strengthto strength. In 2012 Premier opened a branch in Central North Oxford. Theoffice is located in an extremely busy location and is a duplicate of everythingthat works so well in the East Oxford Branch.

Premier's North Oxford Branch offers an exclusive service to Tenants andLandlords alike providing the ultimate rental experience.

Their expert knowledge in HMO legislation and uncontested experience in theOxford rental market makes them an obvious choice in North Oxford. They alsospecialise in Short Lets which their launch has proved incredibly popular, morethan they could ever have imagined infact. They have built some greatrelationships with local property investors and continue to grow their propertyportfolio and reputation throughout North Oxford. They have been grateful forthe many opportunities given to them by their valued clients allowing themto let some incredible properties from executive apartments to characteristictown houses. If you haven’t been in to say hello then please do as they wouldlove to meet you.

ABOUT PREMIER LETTING

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Jan Bartlett, Partner - [email protected] Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1XF+44 (0)1865 792 [email protected]/premieroxford

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PREMIER LETTINGJAN BARTLETT

CONTACT DETAILS

Jan’s first step into property letting and management came way back in 1976Thus began 37 years of letting, managing, renovating and repairing, dealingwith everything from a locked out tenant on New Year’s Day (5am!), andblocked loos.

Years later she became Oxford’s first Accredited Letting Agent, and hascontinued to work closely with the local authority in her quest to raise thestandards and the image of rented property in this county.

Jan has a passion for doing a really god job for landlords and tenants alike, andemploys staff with the same ethos, many of whom she trains herself and whohave stayed with her on this amazing journey through legal changes andregulations. The pinnacle was reached when on his return from South Africa,son Charlie joined the Premier team and is now a Partner. Jan says “ I knownow that when the time is right, Premier will be in the safest hands possible”.

ABOUT JAN

Premier Letting and Management was first established in Oxford in 1995 andtheir excellent levels of customer care and support quickly set them apart fromlocal competition. Landlords within the area finally had a letting agent thatlistened to their requirements and reacted upon them and national recognitionquickly and deservedly followed. Premier have repeatedly provided outstandingproperty to professional and student tenants alike. Landlords feel they can relyon Premier to take care of any eventuality and their Landlord service menuoffered to any prospective landlord has been widely welcomed and has gaineda lot of positive feedback. Premier is proud to be members of SafeAgent andNALS (National Approved Letting Scheme) and was the FIRST Accredited Agentby the Oxford City Council. Their reputation is their success.

ABOUT PREMIER LETTING

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Dr Caroline Livingstone, General Manager – [email protected] Hill, Woodstock Road, Begbroke, Oxfordshire, OX5 1PF+44 (0)1865 283 700 www.begbroke.ox.ac.uk@BegbrokeScience

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BEGBROKE SCIENCE PARKDR CAROLINE LIVINGSTONE

CONTACT DETAILS

Dr Caroline Livingstone is the General Manager of Begbroke Science Park. Sheis responsible for the commercial and academic property offer as well as theoperation of the estate, buildings and services. Prior to this she worked asDepartment Manager, Marketing & Exports for Ricardo AEA. Caroline joinedBegbroke in 2003 to develop the property business models, delivering newcommercial and research space (The Centre for Innovation & Enterprise andInstitute of Advanced Technology). The site provides 11,000m2 of mixed useoffice and laboratory space. A new access road opened in 2012 and a further2,000m2 of commercial space will be released in 2016.

ABOUT CAROLINE

Begbroke Science Park is the “go-to” place to establish an industrial researchpartnership with Oxford University, or a home for your emerging sciencebusiness.

Owned and managed by the University of Oxford, they support over 20interdisciplinary research groups and around 30 science-based start-up andspin-out companies. Current research spans the energy, nanotechnology,aerospace, automotive, environmental and medical sectors - finding solutionsto today’s industrial and societal challenges, and shaping the technologies oftomorrow. Emerging companies benefit from easy access to Oxford’s researchand analysis facilities, and the interconnected site community.

Their flexible, tailor-made property offer and experienced mentoring givesbusinesses support to grow. Business and conference services deliver thehighest standards of customer care. Central to the Oxfordshire KnowledgeSpine, Begbroke Science Park is a driving force in the county’s innovationecosystem.

ABOUT BEGBROKE SCIENCE PARK

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Jo Willett, Marketing & Business Development Director - [email protected] Centre for Innovation, New Road, Oxford, OX1 1BY+44 (0)1865 261 [email protected]/company/oxford-innovationwww.facebook.com/oxinnovation

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OXFORD INNOVATION LTDJO WILLETT

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Jo joined Oxford Innovation in 2000 as a Centre Manager, and is nowresponsible for identifying opportunities for new centres and developing theirrange of products and services. In Oxfordshire, she works at a strategic levelwith Centre Managers to promote their existing centres and support thecompanies within them.

Jo is passionate about the role that Business and Innovation Centres can playin supporting the growth of small businesses by providing flexible office spaceand a range of support services, all within a dynamic, professional community.

In her spare time, Jo likes to challenge herself, and has completed a skydive,a marathon walk and various running events for charity over the last few years.

ABOUT JO

Oxford Innovation is the UK’s leading operator of Business and InnovationCentres, operating a network of 21 centres across the UK, 7 of which are locatedin Oxfordshire. Headquartered at Oxford Centre for Innovation in the centre ofOxford, they also have centres in Bicester, Upper Heyford, Culham, Harwell andWitney.

Today, their national network of centres provide a home for over 800 start-upand growing businesses, who have chosen their centres as a place to growbecause Oxford Innovation helps them to do just that. They provide flexibleoffice space, a range of meeting facilities, virtual offices for those not yet readyfor a full time office, and business support to help companies to get to the nextstage of development.

There is no better place to base a business…

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Stephen Dunne, Director - [email protected] London Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 9EH+44 (0)1865 920 040www.group-savvy.com

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SAVVY GROUPSTEPHEN DUNNE

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Stephen spends his time directing the Savvy Group of businesses and ensuresthe delivery of quality, high end projects for Clients or Architects. Stephenqualified in Construction Management and Quantity Surveying and has beenin the industry for 20 years, working in a professional capacity as a QuantitySurveyor, Project Manager and Building Surveyor. Stephen’s experience spansa wide range of large, complex and demanding projects including listedbuildings, renovations and, new builds in both private and local authorityindustries, A mass of experience and a proven track record in constructionexcellence has excelled Stephen as an individual for delivering extremelydemanding projects, when a high end personal service is required. “We strivefor Excellence”.

ABOUT STEPHEN

Savvy pride themselves on providing a full-spectrum, quality construction andmaintenance service.

They strive for perfect delivery on time and to budget for projects of varioussize and complexity. They have a passion, capability and determination todeliver beyond the expectations of a principal contractor, and this is reflectedin both their client retention and volume of repeat business. Their clientsapproach them with the requirement for a turn-key solution to their design,development, construction and maintenance needs.

Savvy’s reputation is built on quality and a collaborative working ethos whichis reflected in their numerous client testimonials. They successfully work forcolleges, educational, medical, healthcare and research institutions, localauthorities, domestic clients and private and commercial developers.

ABOUT SAVVY GROUP

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David Dunne, Director - [email protected] London Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 9EH+44 (0)1865 920 040www.group-savvy.com

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SAVVY MAINTENANCE & RENOVATIONDAVID DUNNE

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David Dunne is an Electrical Engineer by trade and heads up the Maintenanceand Renovations side of the Savvy Group. Dave manages over 30 staff fromvarious trades where he looks after clients and clients buildings including JesusCollege, Oxford Castle, The Bridge, Malmaison Hotels, Oxford Airport, Co-op,Insurance Companies and Oxford University to name but a few. SavvyMaintenance & Renovations look after these buildings 24 hours a day 365 daysa year. David’s approachable nature and “nothing is too much trouble” attitudehas ensured his clients can rely on this service time and time again.

ABOUT DAVID




ABOUT SAVVY MAINTENACE & RENOVATION

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Jon Peart, Director - [email protected] London Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 9EH+44 (0)1865 920 040www.group-savvy.com

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SAVVY CONSTRUCTIONJON PEART

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Stemming from a surveying background, Jon studied ConstructionManagement, gaining an honours degree and successfully became charteredthrough the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB). Working with a number oflarge contractors on a diverse range of project types and procurement methods,Jon has gained vital experience in project and commercial management. Thishas helped Jon’s outlook on how to deliver construction excellence – namelythrough strict quality, programme and budget control. Now co-leading up andcoming construction contractor, Savvy Construction, Jon has a desire to ensurethe continued and sustained growth of the business and ensure an enviablereputation and client base retained.

ABOUT JON




ABOUT SAVVY CONSTRUCTION

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RETAILLaurent-Perrier...................................................................................136Bang & Olufsen...................................................................................137

ACCOMMODATIONHawkwell House.................................................................................139Fallowfields Restaurant & Hotel.......................................................140Oxford Hotel........................................................................................141Malmaison Hotel.................................................................................142MacDonald Randolph Hotel...............................................................143Righton Group Limited.....................................................................144

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David Green, Regional Account Manager – [email protected] Chapel Street, Marlow, Bucks, SL7 1DE+44 (0)7801 462 974 www.laurent-perrier.co.uk@[email protected]/LaurentPerrierUK

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LAURENT-PERRIERDAVID GREEN

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David started his career in the hospitality sector back in 1994 where he held avariety of roles from Head Waiter to working in Hotel Management. David’spassion for wine enabled him to move into Account Management in 2004where he held roles in Australia and New Zealand. His wife's job in Dressageinspired a move to the UK where he now holds the position of Regional AccountManager for Laurent-Perrier. In his free time, David enjoys water-skiing andspending time with his wife and children.

ABOUT DAVID

Originally founded in 1812, the House of Champagne Laurent-Perrier isrecognised as one of the foremost brands in Champagne.

This success is the outcome of a deliberate policy to honour traditional values:a respect for nature and wines, a passion for quality, and strong, lastingrelationships among the people who drive the company.

Laurent-Perrier’s success must also be attributed to the energy of the deNonancourt family, headed by Bernard de Nonancourt. Working in a verydemanding business environment, Bernard successfully avoided many pitfallsand managed to preserve the independence of his champagne house and itsrelated values. These same principles guide the current management teamheaded by his two daughters, Alexandra Pereyre de Nonancourt and StéphanieMeneux de Nonancourt.

ABOUT LAURENT-PERRIER

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Mark James, Managing Director - [email protected] South Parade Oxford OX2 7JL+44 (0)1865 511 241 or +44 (0)7825 415 541www.bang-olufsen.com/[email protected]/bangolufsen

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BANG & OLUFSENMARK JAMES

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Mark has over a decade of experience working with Bang & Olufsen havingfilled several roles within the business. Along with his dedicated team he isfocused on providing a fantastic experience to every client who visits theshowroom in Summertown as well as building quality long lasting commercialpartnerships with other like minded businesses in the area. Mark is passionateabout the Bang & Olufsen brand and the technology industry in general andtakes great pride in being able to provide a solution whatever the individualrequirement.

“I feel very privileged and take great pleasure in working with a brand thathas such a wonderful heritage and continues to produce truly brilliant productsthat excite our loyal customers. I’m basically a retailer of smiles andGoosebumps”.

ABOUT MARK

Founded in 1925 in Struer, Denmark, Bang & Olufsen is world renowned for itsdistinctive range of quality audio, video and multimedia products that representits vision: Courage to constantly question the ordinary in search of surprising,long-lasting experiences. This vision has enabled the creation of some iconicproducts over the years that enhance the environments in which they areenjoyed.

Typically Bang & Olufsen products have been enjoyed in the home but theyare now serving an increasing commercial market with demand from thehospitality industry, property developers and their partners within theautomotive world. Bang & Olufsen of Oxford are keen to develop theserelationships with local businesses and would be delighted to discusscommercial opportunities with local businesses from any sector.

ABOUT BANG & OLUFSEN

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Michael Timbs, Sales Executive - [email protected] South Parade Oxford OX2 7JL+44 (0)1865 511 241 or +44 (0)7809 112 957www.bang-olufsen.com/[email protected]/bangolufsen

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BANG & OLUFSENMICHAEL TIMBS

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Michael joined Bang & Olufsen of Oxford in 2004 with a main role of ProjectManager and has created the finest bespoke home entertainment systems. Hecontinues this role along with Assistant Manager duties building the businessand exposing the brand throughout Oxfordshire and beyond.

During his time as Project Manager Michael also took some time away fromBang & Olufsen to work in the housing industry, making him the perfect personto assist in your latest project no matter the size or complexity. Michael andthe team are always on hand to welcome visitors to their showroom on SouthParade, Summertown.

ABOUT MICHAEL

Founded in 1925 in Struer, Denmark, Bang & Olufsen is world renowned for itsdistinctive range of quality audio, video and multimedia products that representits vision: Courage to constantly question the ordinary in search of surprising,long-lasting experiences. This vision has enabled the creation of some iconicproducts over the years that enhance the environments in which they areenjoyed.

Typically Bang & Olufsen products have been enjoyed in the home but theyare now serving an increasing commercial market with demand from thehospitality industry, property developers and their partners within theautomotive world. Bang & Olufsen of Oxford are keen to develop theserelationships with local businesses and would be delighted to discusscommercial opportunities with local businesses from any sector.

ABOUT BANG & OLUFSEN

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Tim Spittles, General Manager - [email protected] Church Way, Iffley Village, Oxford, OX4 4DZ+44 (0)1865 989 301 [email protected]/pub/tim-spittles/16/198/160www.facebook.com/HawkwellHouseHotel

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HAWKWELL HOUSE HOTELTIM SPITTLES

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Having started off adult life with a degree in Theology from Manchester, itseems a long way to running an exciting development project at HawkwellHouse Hotel!

Tim has been an owner operator of restaurants in Chester and Witney as wellas an Operations Director for a group of pubs. More recently he has movedinto hotel management, wherehe has now been at Hawkwell House for 5years.

Tim is married and has two teenage sons who are both active on the sportsfield andhe is involved in coaching cricket and hockey. He also captains the5th XI at Oxford Hawks Hockey club. Recently, inspired by being involved in theB4 Charity bike ride, cycling has become an enjoyable new pursuit for Tim.

ABOUT TIM

Hawkwell House Hotel has undergone a transformation over the last 4 years.A highly motivated team alongside heavy investment from the owners hasseen the performance of the Hotel improve dramatically. This has seen thehotel awarded Tripadvisor certificate of excellence for the second year running.

Ideally situated 2 miles south of the city centre within Iffley village, theindependent hotel has now got 77 bedrooms after its latest investment.

With a thriving conference and wedding business, Hawkwell now has anexciting new addition - a new restaurant called Iffley Blue. With a separateentrance and innovative decor, Iffley Blue boasts a relaxing ambiance andquality food offering that is open to the public at all times.

ABOUT HAWKWELL HOUSE HOTEL

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Anthony Lloyd, Owner – [email protected] Rd, Southmoor with Kingston Bagpuize, Oxfordshire, OX13 5BH+44 (0)1865 820 [email protected]/in/anthonyjlloydwww.facebook.com/FallowfieldsHotel

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FALLOWFIELDS RESTAURANT & HOTELANTHONY LLOYD

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Anthony’s first “career” was in the RAF, flying Canberra and Vulcans; careernumber two was in IBM, in Sales, marketing and management roles; and now,since 1993 as the owner of a restaurant and small hotel. His interests are notsurprisingly, food and wine, but he is also passionate about flying, rugby andgolf, and needless to say, his family.

ABOUT ANTHONY

Fallowfields is a family run, fine dining restaurant and ten bedroom CountryHouse Hotel, 25 minutes from the centre of Oxford.

Heralded as Oxfordshire’s little secret where their guests really do come first.They were awarded 3 Rosettes by the AA for their food in January 2015, puttingthem in the AA’s top 200 restaurants in the UK.

Head Chef Mark Potts has worked in some of the top restaurants in the world.During the week, many corporate guests enjoy luxury bedrooms, ultra-fastbroadband, meeting rooms and of course the pleasures of the table. Atweekends, and increasingly midweek, they welcome leisure guests whoinvariably come here for the food, as well as the peaceful, tranquil surroundsof the hotels gardens.

ABOUT FALLOWFIELDS

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Sue Palmer, Director of Sales - [email protected] Road, Oxford, OX2 8AL+44 (0)1865 489 988www.thehotelcollection.co.uk

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OXFORD HOTELSUE PALMER

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Sue is mother of 4 grown-up girls, and her earlier roles saw her working forRobert Maxwell and then setting up a successful nursery, so she is used tohandling demanding people! Sue started in the hotel industry about 10 yearsago as a sales co-ordinator, cold-calling to set up appointments for salesmanagers - that taught her the importance of building up relationships. Shethen progressed to Sales Manager, first for one hotel, then for a region, beforejoining the Oxford Hotel in September 2014.

From a sales point of view, her primary responsibility is the corporate clientbase, be it for functions, events, or conferences. Oxford is a very competitivemarket, so the hotel is not unique, but it is individual and suits certain needsvery well and Sue is looking to build upon that. If you're a corporate and wanteverything in one place, with plenty of parking (a particular bugbear in Oxford!),first-class meeting facilities, and a dedicated conference team, Oxford Hotelhas to be on your priority list.

ABOUT SUE

Oxford Hotel is one of the city's leading four-star hotels, located only two milesfrom the City Centre and minutes from the A34 and M40.

If you are looking for the best and most advanced conference facilities inOxfordshire, then look no further. Bright, colourful and airy, all 20 meetingrooms have natural daylight, air-conditioning and complimentary wirelessbroadband access. At the heart of the hotel’s Conference Centre is the UniversitySuite with a capacity to seat 320 delegates for a conference and 250 guestsfor a banquet. In addition the hotel also has a grassed activity area, which isideal for team building activities and games, a great restaurant, and agym/beauty treatment spa with swimming pool. Then there is the service:Their meeting rooms have a dedicated conference host, who represents acentral point of contact, meets, greets & looks after every need.

ABOUT OXFORD HOTEL

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Emma Doré, General Manager - [email protected] Oxford Castle, Oxford, OX1 1AY+44 (0)1865 268 400 www.malmaison-oxford.com

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MALMAISON HOTELEMMA DORÉ

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Emma studied at Sheffield Hallam University and attained a 2:1 BSc Hons Hoteland Catering Management degree graduating in 2001. Prior to her degree, shehad worked at The Hilton London Metropole (Front Office team) for a year. Shestarted working at Malmaison Leeds in July 2001 as a Receptionist (graduatescheme) and quickly progressed to Deputy Head Housekeeper 3 months later,being promoted to Head Housekeeper.

In October 2005 Emma re-located to be a part of the opening team atMalmaison Oxford as Rooms Division Manager and then progressed to DeputyGM of the property. They won Hotel Catey of the year in 2007 and hosted theprestigious Acorn Awards. Emma moved north to Malmaison Manchester inSeptember 2008 as Deputy GM and was again promoted – this time to ResidentManager. The circle was complete when she became General Manager atMalmaison Leeds on 1st January, 2011- back to where her Mal career allstarted.

In December 2012, Emma moved to Malmaison Newcastle. Her achievementsinclude opening the first Starbucks in the Malmaison brand; expanding Meeting& Events space and ultimately becoming Malmaison GM of the year in 2013!In December 2014 Emma was delighted to return to Malmaison Oxford to takethe helm as General Manager.

ABOUT EMMA

If you're tired of doing hard time in run-of-the-mill hotels, it's a completelydifferent story at this former gaol, Malmaison Oxford. Instead sip the coolestcocktails in the free world at MALBAR and enjoy an eclectic mix of classic disheswith a twist at the Brasserie, from freshly caught fish to the famous Mal Burger.Good behaviour will get you privileges like free Wi-Fi, drench showers, plasmaTVs and and even toiletries that are just begging to be nabbed by light-fingeredguests. Malmaison Oxford boasts 95 bedrooms and suites and bespoke meetingfacilities for up to 150 delegates. This is one hotel in Oxford city centre whereyou'll be happy to get a long stretch.

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Michael Grange, General Manager - [email protected] Randolph Hotel, Beaumont Street, Oxford, OX1 2LN+44 (0)844 879 9132 www.MacdonaldHotels.co.uk/[email protected]/pub/michael-grange/4b/713/a3awww.facebook.com/MacdonaldHotels

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MACDONALD RANDOLPH HOTELMICHAEL GRANGE

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Michael’s first job after training was as Banqueting Manager at Browns Hotelin London. The job involved the running of the 8 banqueting suites whichincluded very high profile events from looking after the Royal family, captainsof industry, politicians and Diplomats.

He started his career working in London as an Assistant Manager, and thenmoved outside of London to become a Deputy General Manager at a couple ofhotels, one of which was a new opening. He has subsequently held sevendifferent General Manager positions in 4 and 5 star hotels in southern Englandincluding the 5 star Macdonald Bath Spa. He has also enjoyed shortassignments in Madrid, Rome, and the States. In his free time, Michael enjoysvisiting and seeing other countries, meeting different people and learning aboutdifferent cultures.

ABOUT MICHAEL

The Macdonald Randolph Hotel is the leading 5-star hotel in Oxford, offeringluxurious accommodation, award-winning food and a sensuous spa haven inthe heart of this world-famous university city.

Located in Oxford's city centre, the hotel is a landmark building with eleganceand charm aplenty. The hotel has played host to prime ministers and presidents,and their enowned Morse Bar is instantly recognisable as the watering hole ofColin Dexter's world-famous detective, Inspector Morse.

The hotel’s meeting and conference facilities are unlike any other and thebeautiful architecture and historic setting proves the perfect venue for fairy-tale weddings.

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RIGHTON GROUP LIMITEDEMMA RIGHTON MBA MARLA

Emma Righton, Managing Director of Righton Group Limited, has nearly twodecades of experience in the property sector and is currently investing thisexpertise in expanding the Righton Group brand nationwide withrightonstay.co.uk.

Emma founded the business in 2001 having personally managed holidaylettings and found that demand in Oxford extended beyond the tourism market.On this basis, the business has grown into a leading provider of corporatelettings, with Emma earning a reputation for excellence that will soon seeRighton Group operating across the south east of England.

Emma sits on the Steering Committee of ASAP (Association of ServicedApartment Providers). Outside of helming the business Emma is a mother offour and an avid fan of sailing, having competed in 2015’s Antigua SailingWeek.

ABOUT EMMA

Righton Group Limited is at the forefront of the serviced accommodation marketin Oxford. Based in Summertown but with properties across Oxfordshire and inthe Home Counties, Righton Group offers high quality accommodation forcorporate, academic and leisure clients on either a short or long term basis. Allof the properties in the portfolio are carefully selected, fully maintained andserviced to exacting standards because the rightonstay philosophy centres onproviding outstanding customer service to both clients: landlord and guest.

When staying in rightonstay properties, guests can benefit from acomprehensive service including weekly linen changes and quality assurancefrom ASAP and ARLA membership. Righton Group comprises the well-established OxfordShortlets for the local short let market, newly launchedrightonstay for nationwide serviced accommodation and the long let branch,rightonproperty, currently in development.

ABOUT RIGHTON GROUP LIMITED

Emma Righton, Managing Director – [email protected] 8 South Parade, Summertown, Oxford, OX2 7JL+44 (0)1865 311 696www.oxfordshortlets.com www.rightonstay.com @rightonstay @OxfordShortlets

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