Meet the team.

Made up of a diverse team of experts and specialists in their fields, the Only A Pavement Away team is dedicated to making a difference by helping to place those facing or experiencing homelessness into long term, stable employment.

OUR PATRON.

Tom Aikens +

Tom Aikens

Highly acclaimed inspirational British chef

OUR AMBASSADORS.

Matthew Beard +

Matthew Beard

Managing Director Strand Palace Hotel
Evangeline Harbury +

Evangeline Harbury

Food Stylist, Home Economist and Recipe Developer
Nick Mackenzie +

Nick Mackenzie

CEO of Greene King
Greg Maguire +

Greg Maguire

Hospitality Development Director
Major ‘Scotty’ Mills +

Major ‘Scotty’ Mills

Royal Marines Retired
Lucy Noone Blake +

Lucy Noone Blake

Founder, Pear
Emma Osman +

Emma Osman

Actor & Performer
Anthony Pender +

Anthony Pender

Founder, Our Yummy Collection
Janene Pretorius +

Janene Pretorius

Director of People & Culture
Shereen Ritchie +

Shereen Ritchie

CEO buns from home
Martin Williams +

Martin Williams

CEO of Rare Restaurants

Our Brand Champions.

James Hacon +

James Hacon

Managing Director – THINK Hospitality
Dawn Lawrence +

Dawn Lawrence

Founder & Owner Hospitality Jobs UK
Peter  Martin +

Peter Martin

Entrepreneur, columnist, editor, media owner, market analyst and board adviser
Katy Moses +

Katy Moses

Managing Director - KAM Media
Mark Stretton +

Mark Stretton

Managing Director, Fleet Street Communications
Jill Whittaker, OBE FCA +

Jill Whittaker, OBE FCA

Executive Chair HIIT Training

OUR TRUSTEES.

Steven Alton +

Steven Alton

CEO, British Institute of Innkeeping
Fiona Eastwood +

Fiona Eastwood

Chief Operating Officer of Merlin’s Midway Attractions Trustee
Andy Hornby +

Andy Hornby

Chief Executive Officer - The Restaurant Group Trustee
Jennie Koo +

Jennie Koo

Head of Operations Risk Management at Capital One Trustee
Greg Mangham +

Greg Mangham

Founder & Chief Executive Trustee
Emma McClarkin, OBE +

Emma McClarkin, OBE

Chief Executive of the British Beer and Pub Association
Paul Pavli +

Paul Pavli

Exec Director, Consultant – Hospitality & Leisure Sector Trustee
Bob Silk +

Bob Silk

Relationship Director, Barclays Hospitality & Leisure Team
Tony Sophoclides +

Tony Sophoclides

Strategic Affairs Director – UK Hospitality Trustee
Ben Stackhouse +

Ben Stackhouse

Founder & Owner of PubLove Trustee
Maria Stanford +

Maria Stanford

People & Talent Director at WSH Trustee
Mollie Stoker +

Mollie Stoker

General Counsel and Company Secretary of Britvic Trustee
Matt Wyatt +

Matt Wyatt

Senior Partner – Wellers Trustee

Senior Management Team.

Maria Ensesa +

Maria Ensesa

Head of Events & Campaigns
Ria Garrett +

Ria Garrett

Head of Employment Partnerships
Marie Ingrao +

Marie Ingrao

Head of Marketing & Partnerships
Dolores Panetier +

Dolores Panetier

Head of Operations

Employment Team.

Will Andrews +

Will Andrews

Learning and Development Coach
Nicola Baker +

Nicola Baker

Employer Relationship Manager
Federica Caccavello +

Federica Caccavello

Grants and Support Manager
Holly Colman +

Holly Colman

Senior Charity Relationship Manager
Jessica Cooper +

Jessica Cooper

Charity Relationship Manager
Katy Doolan +

Katy Doolan

Relationship Manager (Scotland)
Tara Flanagan +

Tara Flanagan

Employer Relationship Manager
Ria Garrett +

Ria Garrett

Head of Employment Partnerships
Mica Hutchings-Light +

Mica Hutchings-Light

Resourcer
Jig Maidment +

Jig Maidment

Progression Manager – Barnabas Progression Project
Dolores Panetier +

Dolores Panetier

Head of Operations
Nerissa Richardson +

Nerissa Richardson

Charity Relationship Manager
Alex Summerford +

Alex Summerford

Custodial Relationship Manager
Lorraine Thompson +

Lorraine Thompson

Progression Support Officer - Barnabas Progression Project

Marketing Team.

Sammie Chudley +

Sammie Chudley

Social Media and Content Creation Executive
Marie Ingrao +

Marie Ingrao

Head of Marketing & Partnerships

Events & Campaigns Team.

Maria Ensesa +

Maria Ensesa

Head of Events & Campaigns

OUR ADVISORS.

Dulal Ahmed +

Dulal Ahmed

Employment Services Manager – Crisis
Nicola Bates +

Nicola Bates

CEO, Wine GB
Paul Campbell +

Paul Campbell

Founder Hill Capital Partners and Director of Hawksmoor
Ian Catlin +

Ian Catlin

Chief Information Officer - Exec Advisors
Kate Groves +

Kate Groves

Communications & Engagement Consultant
Robert Nieri +

Robert Nieri

Principle Associate at Shoosmiths LLP
Lina Olea +

Lina Olea

Founding Director of Cafecito Ltd