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Hub Mentors

Learn the hard lessons the easy way with our mentor matchmaking service. We’ll pair you with somebody who’s been-there-done-that, and has the knowledge and know-how to get you where you need to be.

Whether you’re looking for experience in a niche sector, a black book of contacts and connections, or just somebody to keep you accountable – there’s a Mentor for you at The Growth Hub Gloucestershire.

Pursuing success together

From innovative startups to established enterprises, our Hub Mentors are dedicated to empowering every Gloucestershire business with insights and strategies for sustained growth and success.

The magic of mentorship

Our Hub Mentors are passionate about helping Gloucestershire businesses be the best they can be. As a partner on your journey, they’re more than just advisors – using their experience, connections, and knowledge to guide you through your challenges and find the fastest route to where you want to be.

To find out more about our Hub Mentor and Mentor+ programmes – please contact your local Growth Hub .

Meet our mentors

Each of our Mentors has navigated the challenges, celebrated the victories, and honed their skills over years of senior experience, entrepreneurialism, and business foundership.

Interested in becoming a mentor?

Do you want to inspire the next generation of Gloucestershire entrepreneurs, or would you like to work with established business leaders to overcome their complex challenges?

If so, get in touch with your local Growth Hub .

Ali Howes

Ali Howes

Marketing Manager

Expertise

Project Management, People, Marketing

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Alistair Russell

Alistair Russell

CEO and Director of Laing Russell

Expertise

Business Planning & Strategy, Consulting & Professional Services, Project Management, People

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Anthony Sharp

Founder, Anthony Sharp Homes

Expertise

Business Development, Strategy and Planning, Exit Strategy / Selling a Business / Succession Planning, Human Resources / Recruitment / Culture, Marketing and Public Relations, Project Management, Sales

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Christina Brown

Christina Brown

Senior Director, Business & Digital Transformation, Dell Technologies Service Sales

Expertise

Business Planning & Strategy, Project Management, People, Sales

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Colin Hall-Tomkin

Property Investor

Expertise

Business Planning & Strategy, Financial Reporting

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Danny Woodfield

Director, Senkin Ltd

Expertise

Business Planning & Strategy, Project Management, Product Development, E-commerce

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Darren James Matthews

The Profit Agent, Founder

Expertise

Business Development, Strategy and Planning, Business Process Improvement, Customer Relationship Management, Financial Management and Information Management Systems

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David Scammell

Managing Director and owner

Expertise

Business Development, Strategy and Planning, Consulting & Professional Services, Marketing and Public Relations, Project Management, Sales

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Hew Lewis MBE

Executive Mentor and Coach

Expertise

Business Development, Strategy and Planning, Business Process Improvement, Change Management, Customer Relationship Management, Exit Strategy / Selling a Business / Succession Planning

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John Eaton

Founder, Director, Business Mentor

Expertise

Business Development, Strategy and Planning, Marketing and Public Relations, Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Product Development, Sales

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Jon Hickman

Jon Hickman

Co-founder of Flexys Solutions

Expertise

Business Planning & Strategy, Consulting & Professional Services

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Jonathan Quinn

Jonathan Quinn

Managing Director at Geckota

Expertise

Product Development, Marketing, E-commerce, Social Media

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Julian Hewson

Managing Director, Arondis Ltd

Expertise

Business Development, Strategy and Planning, Financial Management and Information Management Systems, Marketing and Public Relations, Product Development, Sales

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Julian Starling

Experienced business leader in IT

Expertise

Business Development, Strategy and Planning, Change Management, Digital Infrastructure – Information Technology & Cyber, Human Resources / Recruitment / Culture

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Kaedyn Sheikh

Kaedyn Sheikh

Founder Happy Panda HQ

Expertise

Business Planning & Strategy, Consulting & Professional Services, Visitor Economy, Sales, Marketing

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Kathie O’Donoghue

Kathie O’Donoghue

Founder and Director Founder and Director Mode Business Training Ltd

Expertise

Consulting & Professional Services, Funding

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Lindsey Holland

Lindsey Holland

Owner, Cleeve Hill Hotel

Expertise

Consulting & Professional Services, Visitor Economy, Food & Beverage Services

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Mark Terry-Lush

The Profit Agent, Founder

Expertise

Business Development, Strategy and Planning, Business Process Improvement, Customer Relationship Management, Financial Management and Information Management Systems

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Martin Cleverley

Martin Cleverley

Financial Controller, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions

Expertise

Business Planning & Strategy, Project Management, People, Procurement

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Martyn Gill

Martyn Gill

Co-Founder & President, Orna Inc.

Expertise

Business Planning & Strategy, Project Management, Product Development, Marketing, Funding

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Michael Ellyatt

Brand and Communications Specialist

Expertise

Marketing

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Nick Barnes

Nick Barnes

Chairman of the Stanilod Group Ltd, incorporating www.barneswilliams.co.uk, www.thechillidoctor.com, www.bwcproducts.co.uk

Expertise

Business Planning & Strategy, Sales, Financial Reporting, Procurement

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Nicola Bird

Founder/CEO at AccXel Construction School, COO at K W Bell Group

Expertise

Business Development, Strategy and Planning, Business Process Improvement, Change Management, Exit Strategy / Selling a Business / Succession Planning, Training and Development

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Paul Clark

Senior VP and EMEA Managing Director (retired)

Expertise

Business Planning & Strategy, Product Development, Sales, Marketing, E-commerce

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Paul Markey

Paul Markey

Group MD, MG Markey Group Ltd.

Expertise

Business Planning & Strategy, Project Management, People, Financial Reporting, Procurement

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Head and shoulders image of a white male Paul Massey

Paul Massey

Honourable Company of Gloucestershire

Expertise

Business Development, Strategy and Planning, Human Resources / Recruitment / Culture, Product Development, Project Management

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Paul Spenley

Paul Spenley

Former Managing Director The LGC Group Limited, Non-Executive Director Wheatway Solutions

Expertise

Consulting & Professional Services, Sales, Marketing

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Simon Wilson

Simon Wilson

Coach, Mentor, Facilitator of TAB Peer Boards

Expertise

Consulting & Professional Services, Project Management, Financial Reporting

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