Meet The
Sevenhill Team

Driven by purpose. United by people. Focused on impact.

Our People

We are a team of dedicated professionals, focused on the common goal of helping others achieve better business results and an improved quality of life. Our team consistently brings energy, motivation, and a strong commitment to agility, with a readiness to go the extra mile in order to meet our clients needs in the most efficient and effective way.

Sevenhill Values

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We are Expert Partners

We champion success by combining proven expertise with genuine collaboration.
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We Bring Inspiring Energy

We are vibrant and bold, sparking a contagious enthusiasm in everyone we work with.
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We always go the Extra Mile

We consistently go above and beyond, ensuring extraordinary outcomes in everything we do.
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We have Courageous Integrity

Our commitment to doing what’s right for our clients is unwavering.
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Our Mission

Sevenhill’s mission is simple:

We support leaders to inspire, develop, and equip their teams to deliver greater business results and an improved quality of life.

We are a team of change agents, who believe in making a difference every day.

Our People

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Chris Watkins

CEO
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Jane Ansell

Operations Director
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Julia Wakefield

Programme & Business Manager
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Alena Korcinova

Head of Leadership Development
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Sophie Roberts

Operations Co-ordinator
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Harry Watkins

Technical Lead
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Josh Lelo​

Operations & Media Assistant
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Denise McGahan​

Senior Consultant
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Kat Astley​

Senior Consultant
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Ken Andrew​

Senior Consultant
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Fiona Metcalfe​

Senior Consultant
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Paul Hawkins​

Senior Consultant
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Francesca King​

Senior Consultant
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Shamila Mhearban​

Senior Consultant
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Lucia Baldelli​

Senior Consultant
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Nazia Fitzpatrick​

Senior Consultant
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Katie Lancaster​

Senior Consultant
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Diego Antoñanzas​

Senior Consultant
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Diana Samulewicz​

Senior Consultant
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Sam Elly​

Senior Consultant
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Simon Drane​

Senior Consultant
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Natalia Mank​

Senior Consultant
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Carmen Molano​

Senior Consultant
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Daniela Li Vigni​

Senior Consultant
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Lila Boyce​

Senior Consultant
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Pavel Bialka​

Senior Consultant
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Alex Blakeway​

Senior Consultant

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Full Name

Designation

At home

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At work

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Greatest achievement

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Alex Blakeway

Senior Consultant

At home

I’m lucky to divide my time between Suffolk and Menorca and love spending quality time with my wife and family. Watching our 5 children grow up and navigate an ever-complex world. When not working I’m exploring the Balearic Islands, developing my padel, tennis and golf skills.

At work

I’m the CRO/MP of Venezia Capital a forward-thinking investment and advisory firm that partners with dynamic companies to accelerate growth and drive success. I played a pivotal role in driving The Access Group’s growth from £280m to over £1bn in SaaS revenue within four years, navigating two major financial transactions to establish the largest software company in the UK. I’ve held Sales Leadership roles in Orace, Verizon, Cisco and Siemens.

Greatest achievement

Supporting the growth and development of our combined 5 teenage/adult children and traveling the world opening my eyes to other cultures.

‘Success is not Final, Failure is not Fatal. It’s the Courage to Continue that Counts’ – Winston Churchill
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Pavel Bialka

Senior Consultant

At home

I grew up in Poland and have since lived in the UK, Germany, Italy and France. I now live in Warsaw with my wife, daughter and son. I love volleyball, tennis and rock climb and spend my spare time studying and listening to jazz music.

At work

When choosing my studies, I couldn’t decide between my heart (psychology) and my head (computer science), so I completed both. I spent several years working in the technology industry, but I always wanted to help others and support their development. So I became a certified coach. For over 6 years, I have been cooperating with executives from various industries, supporting their career progression, leadership development and overcoming managerial challenges.

Greatest achievement

I consider continuing to be a role model to my two teenagers the greatest achievement of all time.

‘The courage to be vulnerable is not about winning or losing, it’s about the courage to show up when you can’t predict or control the outcome’ – Brene Brown
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Lila Boyce

Senior Consultant

At home

I’m an Aussie in London so I love travelling and chasing the sun. When I’m in London, I love immersing myself in everything that the city has to offer. I especially enjoy jazz music, the theatre and salsa dancing.

At work

I am an executive coach and organisational consultant with over two decades of experience working with clients across all levels from graduates to top-level executives and Olympic level athletes. I have worked with companies and teams in a variety of sectors such as government, financial services, technology, media, sports, and luxury retail.

Greatest achievement

I am the first person in my extended family to have gone to and graduated from University.

“Everything you’ve ever wanted is sitting on the other side of fear”— George Addair
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Daniela Li Vigni

Senior Consultant

At home

I live between Brighton, London, and Sicily. Water is my element and in my free time, I love, swimming, paddleboarding, playing beach volleyball, and hiking along the coast. I have been practicing Pilates for the past 15 years, although my true passion is dancing and acrobatic disciplines. I love food and travelling.

At work

I initiated my journey in Psychology, transitioning to a decade in Hospitality Operations. I cultivated a passion for identifying talents and creating training programs, unlocking the full potential of teams and individuals. As an ICF-certified executive, I specialise in consolidating company culture, supporting through changes, and enhancing leadership for individuals and teams.

Greatest achievement

Relocating to the UK without prior knowledge of the language and obtaining a Psychology degree within two years, earning an award for the best final year project in my faculty.

“I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear” ― Nelson Mandela
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Carmen Molano

Senior Consultant

At home

I was born in Mallorca, a beautiful island. I am a person who loves to help, study, grow and share what I have learned and reflect. Communication is one of my strengths. I am passionate about the study of the human being in all its facets. From philosophy, history, biology, neuroscience, psychology, and spirituality.

At work

At the age of 20 I started working in the Balearic Savings Bank “Sa Nostra”. From the beginning I had the opportunity to work on projects related to change. Seeking to facilitate change in people was how I came to Coaching. I was looking for a methodology that would facilitate change in people. But what happened was that coaching changed me.

Greatest achievement

My great achievement is that after more than 30 years of training, I have been able to contribute to the growth and awareness of my class participants. To be of service to them is an honor and to be a mentor to many is a privilege.

“your level of leadership is directly proportional to your level of self-knowledge”
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Simon Drane

Senior Consultant

At home

My roots are well and truly Suffolk based! I live with my wife Elke and our two children: Fletcher and Margot. We love anything water based and being outside, but as my wife is Canadian, we do feel a strong affinity with the vast spaces and natural beauty of North America.

At work

The first half of my career was spent as a Sport Psychologist for TeamGB, working with athletes and coaches in the build up and during the Beijing, London and Rio Olympic and Paralympic Games. For the last 10 years I have applied my knowledge into a more business setting, working for consulting firms helping individuals, teams and organisations utilise the link between their brain and behaviour.

Greatest achievement

It would definitely be watching Fletcher and Margot grow up into well rounded little people! But being a member of TeamGB at a home Olympic Games in London was pretty cool too!

We are what we repeatedly do, excellence then is not an act, but a habit’
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Sam Elly

Senior Consultant

At home

Home for me is in the West Country; I live between Bath and Bristol with my wife Helen and our two little ones: Fergus and Lois. I love most sports and still try to play as much as I watch. As a family we love being out and about and have brainwashed our kids with our love of nature and outdoor life!

At work

I spent the early part of my career with Deloitte, working in the Financial Services practice, before focussing on a role that lent itself to my growing interest and passion for learning & people development. Since then, I have had 15 years’ experience as a facilitator and coach to a number of fantastic clients, big and small.

Greatest achievement

A bit cheesy, and not very unique, but definitely my two little dudes!!

“I consider myself very lucky to work with individuals, teams and organisations to help them fulfil their potential.”
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Diana Samulewicz

Senior Consultant

At home

I grew up in Poland and have since lived in the UK, UAE, and China. Currently, I reside in Aberdeen, with my husband and two boys. When I’m not cheering on my kids at their sports activities, I spend time studying, enjoying the beautiful outdoors, or attending yoga or pilates classes.

At work

With learning as my key talent, I have a natural inclination to be curious and seek out challenges, qualities I bring into my coaching and facilitation. I am ICF ACC accredited and certified in the application of a range of psychometric tools. I bring in over 17 years of international HR/Talent Management experience gained across various industries and with organizations ranging from start-up to matrixed Fortune 500 company.

Greatest achievement

I moved 10 times in 12 years. Throughout these transitions, I learned to stay resilient, resourceful, and curious about the new places, people, and cultures, these transitions contributed to my professional development and personal growth.

‘Look forward to Monday. Every Monday’
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Diego Antoñanzas

Senior Consultant

At home

Home is my favourite city in the world: Madrid, Spain; I live in the centre and as soon as I have free time, I love enjoying tapas and drinks with friends. The word “socialize” is my favourite verb! I love to get into nature, especially with my dogs, Aston and Coco. I also enjoy travelling, the more bustling the environment the better!

At work

For more than 15 years, I worked for Marketing and Communication departments in multinational environments. My focus was to make big brands names more attractive (examples are Siemens and Heineken). Nearly 10 years ago, I decided to make a U-turn in my professional life and started helping others, I started executive coaching, motivational conferences and personalized leadership training.

Greatest achievement

To achieve what I achieved by just being myself, with all my rights and wrongs. Every day I try to learn something new and to bring somebody a bit of joy, that is my secret to happiness. So, just being myself is my greatest achievement.

“To share your weakness is to make yourself vulnerable; to make yourself vulnerable is to show your strength.” – Crissi Jami
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Katie Lancaster

Senior Consultant

At home

My passion for languages ties in neatly with my love of travel. Having lived in six countries, I thrive in multicultural environments. London is home, where yoga, my family and entertaining friends keeps me happy.

At work

An internationally certified Executive Leadership coach, I partner with driven leaders and teams to be more impactful in what they do and more fulfilled in who they are. My coaching combines a blend of academic and experiential training, underpinned by long term business experience. My clients choose me because I challenge and champion in equal measure, opening their eyes to fresh perspectives, whilst maintaining a pragmatic eye on the outcome.

Greatest achievement

Letting Go!

‘And the day came, when the risk to remain to tight in the bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom’ – Anaïs Nin
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Nazia Fitzpatrick

Senior Consultant

At home

I live just outside London with my husband, two boys and our dog. We have the perfect balance of outdoor beauty and inner-city culture at our fingertips. When not spending time with my family, you generally find me in the garden or out for a run with my deerhound/lurcher cross.

At work

I am a Business Psychologist, Coach, leadership facilitator and positive psychologist. I am passionate about helping people and organisations be the best version of themselves by viewing their world through the science of human behaviour. My career spans the public and private sector from operating as an embedded psychologist in the RAF through to supporting leaders in the Big 5 with their leadership approach. I am a firm believer that there are multiple pathways to achieving success, you simply need to craft the one that is right for you.

“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel” -Maya Angelou
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Lucia Baldelli

Senior Consultant

At home

I have been married for 20 years to Marco and we have two beautiful teenagers: Mattia and Davide. Marco is an artist in oil painting. We play padel and swim together! Our favourite family activity is travelling around the world to discover new cultures.

At work

I am an Executive and Team Coach, a Mentor Coach and a Supervisor. I am a Master Certified Coach with the ICF. In 20+ years of experience, I have had the opportunity to coach multicultural and distributed organisations and partner with hundreds of coaches and leaders from all over the world.

Greatest achievement

In 2014 I moved my young family to a foreign country and became fluent in English and Spanish. In 2023 I co-authored the Amazon selling book The Human Behind the Coach.

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Shamila Mhearban

Senior Consultant

At home

Spending time with loved ones, walking and hiking in nature or curled up with a good read, these are some of my favourite ways to pass the time.

At work

My experience as former Director at a prominent management consultancy shapes my coaching approach. My specialised knowledge, honed business skills and firsthand understanding of the challenges faced by clients directly impacts the work I do. I have successfully navigated complex organisational structures, managed high-pressure situations, and led teams to drive successful outcomes. This experience allows me to provide targeted support, and helps my clients develop the skills necessary to navigate their challenges.

Greatest achievement

Moving to a new country before hybrid working was a ‘thing’ and continuing to run a UK based management consultancy. Leaping out into the unknown whilst also building up a a roster of international coaching clients who could continuously expose me to the unique challenges faced by leaders globally.

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Paul Hawkins

Senior Consultant

At home

I live with my amazing wife Susanna and our two teenage children in the beautiful city of Bath. Living where we do feels like an enormous privilege, I’m grateful for it every day. As my wife is Finnish and our children bilingual, we visit family in Finland as much as we can. The most recent addition to our family is our gorgeous working cocker spaniel Laila – she’s brought me closer to nature and taught me to be truly present in the short time we’ve had her!

At work

I feel privileged to do a job that really matters to me and makes a difference to other people’s lives. My passion is being in the room with people and helping them makes sense of their often complex and busy lives.

Greatest achievement

Having helped thousands of leaders over the last two decades become more fulfilled, healthier, happier and successful.

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Josh Lelo

Operations & Media Assistant

At home

In 2022 I moved from Washington DC to London to marry and live with my beautiful wife, Dionne. We will soon welcome our first addition to our family. Some of our favourite activities include Thai food movie nights, dinner with friends and finding ways to serve our community through local charitable organisations. I enjoy playing basketball, lifting weights and writing fiction and poetry.

At work

Helping to keep track of program logistics and digitally documenting some of the work at Sevenhill is an experience I am truly grateful for. Whether assisting a Senior consultant to make sure they have everything they need, or standing in the background taking a photo, my role has afforded me the opportunity to see up close and personal the positive impact the Sevenhill team is making with organisations across the globe.

Greatest achievement

Dedicating my time, money and digital resources towards learning and developing the photography and videography skills necessary to find consistent work as a creative professional.

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Ken Andrew

Senior Consultant

At home

I live with my wife Pamela in a small village in the beautiful countryside of Kent. We have three sons all of whom have achieved successful careers in the creative industries. Pamela and I love the opera, ballet, rugby and cricket but most of all to socialise with our many friends over lunch and dinner.

At work

I have been involved in business for many years, serving on a variety of Boards both as an executive and a non-executive, including the role of Chairman. Throughout my career, I have enjoyed coaching/mentoring staff and board members and having qualified professionally now provide this as service.

Greatest achievement

Achieving a 1st class honours degree and a D.Phil were very satisfying but my greatest achievement was to marry Pamela and being so happy together.

“Everyone has potential it’s just a question of finding the key to open the door.”
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Kat Astley

Senior Consultant

At home

After 20 years in flat Cambridge we bought a ruined 400 year old Welsh mountain farm – it’s proving quite challenging! But exploring and living in this ancient landscape makes me profoundly happy. The kids are now tractor experts and I’m now much better at running uphill!

At work

Teams have always been my passion. My practical understanding comes from years spent in the British Army, operating a property development business, working in the construction industry and two decades of high performance rowing coaching. Since 2009 I’ve specialised in executive coaching, leadership development, organisational psychology and behavioural change within Financial Services, and I’m now a cross-sector facilitator.

Greatest achievement

It has to be my family – Teddy, Barney, husband Rich and sheepdog Bodge, as well as performing and coaching at World Championship level in various sports. It’s a privilege to help others grow and fulfil their potential – whether they’re my kids, clients or athletes.

“I was awarded The Queen’s Medal for highest aggregate marks in academic, physical and military tests while at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.”
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Denise McGahan

Senior Consultant

At home

I live in the hills above Belfast with my husband, our three children and many animals. I like to spend my spare time writing and making things, including growing our own produce in the garden.

At work

I have worked for Accenture, PwC and Deloitte for over 20 years. These experiences gave me a holistic understanding of organisational systems and dynamics. My passion for people development led me to coaching and a MSc in Applied Positive Psychology. Today I work internationally as an executive coach, team coach and facilitator. My special interest is in identity development, supporting senior leaders and their teams to realise and express more of their potential and create positive workplace cultures that help them thrive.

Greatest achievement

I’m blessed to have my family, but my greatest achievement happened last year which shows it’s never too late. After a lifetime of talking about writing, I finally sat down and wrote two books – a novel and a non-fiction book on identity development.

I love this quote because it speaks to our unknowable potential: ‘Sometimes it is the people no one can imagine anything of who do the things no one can imagine.’ Alan Turing
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Harry Watkins

Technical Lead

At home

I spend most of my time at our family home in Surrey and outside of work I can usually be found in the great outdoors. I love going road cycling with friends and am a competitive rower. I enjoy spending nights out in the forests, sleeping under the stars, and as well as working towards my pilot’s license, I am also training to be a Reserve Officer in the Royal Engineers.

At work

I am the Technical Lead at Sevenhill which means that I manage the cybersecurity and the technical inventory. One of my favourite parts of my job is that I also take the lead of any technical developments inside the company.

Greatest achievement

Running an engineering company and designing the world’s first Bone China Ceramic 3D printing system.

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Tom Harwood

Operations Assistant

At home

I live in London with my partner and spend most of my time cooking, reading and playing guitar. I am currently in two bands, one of which is made up entirely of my cousins.

At work

I have a wide range of experience and skills in Operations, from cybersecurity to calendar coordination. At Sevenhill however, my main responsibilities are programme and coaching logistics as well as providing technical support to the team.

Setting up my own UX design business and teaching myself 3 coding languages during lockdown.
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Sophie Roberts

Operations Co-ordinator

At home

I live at our family home in Surrey, I spend a lot of time with my two crazy springer spaniels and riding my horse in the local countryside. I have recently started playing hockey for a local team enjoying and reliving the days of my school hockey. I enjoy spending time with my friends socialising and I particularly love music festivals and travelling.

Greatest Achievement: I compete at British Showjumping and am lucky enough to have a horse, that has taught me so much. Our greatest achievement has to be beating over 200 competitors to qualify for the final of a major competition, which was shown on TV.
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Lydia Jakubek

Customer Relationship Manager

At home

I’ve been married to my wonderful husband Jürgen for 11 years and we have two beautiful children. The eldest is Aiden who is 11 years old, he is an avid writer and has an artistic streak. Mia is our lively 4-year-old daughter who loves getting messy, playing pretend games and lives life to the full. I also love to bake and decorate cakes and did that professionally for a while too.

At work

My role involves managing our client lists and social media accounts. Occasionally I support other projects and research. It is an absolute delight being part of the team and contributing to something that is truly unique and special.

Greatest achievement

Being a mother to my wonderful children is my greatest achievement, but also becoming a British citizen in 2018, being awarded best student in Afrikaans at university and creating a bespoke luxury 4 tier wedding cake for a wedding of more than 120 people.

“Emigrating from South Africa to England was a huge, life-changing decision and it’s been a journey of ups and some downs, but I will never regret it or trade it for anything else.”
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Alena Korcinova

Head of Leadership Development

At home

I live in Surrey with my partner and our energetic son, who brings immense joy to our lives. We love exploring Surrey, whether it’s discovering new playgrounds, new restaurants, or simply enjoying the scenery on foot or by bike. We also love traveling. Originally from the Czech Republic, I have a background in music and have been playing the piano since I was seven years old.

At work

With a Master of Science in Occupational Psychology and a rich background in leadership development, my role is to elevate our programmes to new heights, aligning with our company purpose. I work closely with our wonderful clients to ensure we deliver programmes that are both engaging and impactful.

Greatest achievement

Becoming a mum to my wonderful son, coming to the UK to learn English, and subsequently deciding to pursue my MSc in Occupational Psychology and work in a field that I am deeply passionate about.

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Julia Wakefield

Programme & Business Manager

At home

I live a little north of Birmingham with my husband and kids. Our eldest son has recently started studying at university in Cardiff so we don’t see him so often. I love being outdoors, walking, running or cycling (but not skiing!)

At work

As project manager my role is to ensure all of our projects are delivered to the highest of standards. I love technology, so anything that we can automate to provide improvements I’m keen to be involved with.

“I have flown on Concorde”

Greatest achievement

Raising two very different children who are both wonderful contributors to the society around them. I also make realistic cakes, like a stack of books that the photographer nearly put his camera on, thinking it was a stack of books!

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Jane Ansell

Operations Director

At home

I have been married for 28 years to Chris and we have a wonderful son Harry who is 20 years old. He is a technical whizz and a fantastic rower – I am a very proud Mum. I do Pilates and Yoga every week which keeps me strong and I have rediscovered the joy of riding my bicycle and having our dog Monty run along, fantastic!

At work

I am the operations director of the company and happen to love numbers and organising anything! I also get to project manage all our conference work and larger projects, which I love as it keeps me tied in to every aspect of the business. I get to lead a fantastic team of friends, so I think I am really lucky.

Greatest achievement

Married for 28 years, having a child and project managing from inception to delivery an international conference for over 10,000 people at the Wembley Arena.

“I spent an evening dancing with royalty.”
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Chris Watkins

CEO

At home

Jane and I have been married for 28 years and have a terrific son called Harry. We live near the Surrey Hills and I spend my free time exploring them with my dog, Monty. When I am not doing that I am a lay Minister with a local Church.

At work

I am the CEO of Sevenhill and have enjoyed seeing the business grow and develop. At one point Sevenhill was only a dream and to see us making a difference and celebrating on the way gives me an immense sense of fulfilment. Leadership development has always been my passion and having enjoyed working virtually for 18 months I am so excited to operate in a hybrid world. I will be able to combine challenging the boundaries of what can be delivered virtually with spending time face to face with our clients.

Greatest achievement

I was an officer in the Royal Regiment of Wales and an international swimmer but I think my greatest achievement so far is leading the team who successfully turned around the finances of and so ensuring the survival of a national charity.

“A key moment of my life was spending time with a leprosy victim, in her hut in a leprosy colony in India.”