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With over 20 years experience in media planning and buying for some of the world’s most influential B2C & B2B brands, Richard is perfectly placed to help clients weigh up the pros and cons of ALL online and offline media. Designing comprehensive marketing strategies and building inbound sales funnels that deliver against clearly defined marketing objectives.
Carey Jacobs is based at Palmers’ Commercial Hub at Phoenix House, Basildon. As a solicitor has specialised in Commercial Property for over 25 years. As a Director and member of Palmers’ Management Committee since 2013, Carey focusses on HR, personnel, training, wellbeing, financial management and business development. Carey deals with matters of particular complexity whether in law or in business and is passionate about effective communication and development. For over 25 years, Carey was involved in school governance and as a Trustee of a local Multi Academy Trust. In the business community, she is a member of the Executive Board of the Basildon Business Leaders, had been involved in the Basildon Business Group since 2016 and is involved in running the BASS (Bankers, Accountants, Surveyors and Solicitors) networking events at Basildon.
With many years’ experiences in the Defence and electronics sector, Chris is an accomplished Management and Procurement professional. He has expert knowledge of the processes and practices required to bring complex projects from conception to production, utilising an experienced engineering and project management background.
With a broad understanding of IT delivery, David helps small and medium businesses bring order and common sense to their technology. As well as solid experience in the IT sector, he has over 17 years’ experience in the event, exhibition and show industry, often travelling round Europe to assist with the set up and delivery of PR events.
Prior to being appointed Head of Economic Development at Basildon Council, Jim ran his own company, providing economic development and innovation consultancy support to cities across Europe and developing business strategies and funding bids for Universities, LEPs and Local Authorities across the UK.
With a particular interest in local community transformation, Rob has experience working across sectors to bring people together to work for common outcomes, objectives to save time, money and emotional energy.
He is a passionate, hard working and capable person, who has a deep desire to see transformation in every organisation, community and sphere of influence.
Working with a wide range of individuals and businesses, Peter specialises in start-up companies, SMEs and businesses in the property sector. He focuses on accountancy, taxation and general finance to ensure businesses are running efficiently and operating in the optimum tax structure.
Kersti is steadfast in her dedication to upholding the highest standards of educational excellence while fostering a culture of inclusivity, support and continuous advancement in the hair, nail, beauty and aesthetic industry. It is her privilege to lead a team that shares her unwavering commitment to empowering individuals to unlock their full potential and embark on fulfilling career journeys.
Jim has worked in the commercial property market in Essex for over 30 years specialising in the industrial and logistics sectors. He has advised on development and leasing strategies for many of the major industrial developments in Basildon since joining Glenny in 2000. He has been a long term member of the Basildon Business Group and is now an executive member of Basildon Business Leaders.
As Senior Economic Development Officer at Basildon Council, Patrick is responsible for business support and engagement across the borough. Working in Local Government for the last 7 years, he has a passion for supporting Inclusive Growth and the Social Economy as Voluntary Director of Thurrock Community Leisure Ltd.
As Relationship Director at Barclays Bank, Hannah supports SMEs across the region in identifying financing solutions to grow their business. She looks beyond the numbers to give clients the big picture.