Sheela is the Founder & CEO of Opsion, a consultancy providing interim or part-time COO resource to CEOs of high-growth SMEs. She has over 15 years of experience working in the financial services industry, including as a COO for major investment banks in the City of London. She graduated in 2004 with a D.Phil. in Clinical Medicine from Worcester College, Oxford.
David Taylor – Deputy Chair
David is a business communications specialist with over 25 years’ experience of the media, gained from a career in journalism, media relations, PR, marketing, social media training, and digital consultancy.
Stuart Woodrow – North Kensington Business Outreach
Having gained vast experience over a long and successful banking career working with SMEs, Stuart has now established his own consultancy. His main focus is on assisting businesses with their debt requirements including invoice finance and factoring, in addition to private individuals who seek wealth management advice.
Fran Minogue – Board Member
Fran Minogue is the Managing Partner of Clarity, an international executive search firm specialising in the retail, consumer, leisure, and hospitality sectors.
Simon Goldhill – Head of Operations
Following an initial 20+ years career as a practicing solicitor in the London market, Simon then embarked on an entrepreneurial path, creating two successful businesses in the legal market, taking them both from initial concept, through start-up and into sustainable growth.
Richard Mangion – Board Treasurer
Richard is a finance professional with over 20 years’ experience in the insurance field holding positions within financial consolidation, technical management accounts, business partnering, internal audit, and as a Chief Financial Officer in the insurance London Market.
Leena Patel- Business Advisor
Leena has been working in management teams for start-ups in West & North West London over the past eight years, establishing projects all working to support small businesses and creatives. Most recently she set up an indoor market and pop-up …
Sandra Camalo – Receptionist
Sandra started as a volunteer and joined the PBC team as a Receptionist shortly after. She has experience in admin, retail and catering but after having children stayed at home for few years.
Georgia Yamoah – Executive Assistant
Georgia was born in Wembley and has lived in London her entire life. She went to Uxbridge College where she studied BTEC Applied Science and then to Central Lancashire University in Preston to study Forensic Science with Criminal Investigation. She …
Shakeel Naim – Business Advisor
Shakeel is a driven individual who is committed to building businesses and helping others monetise their passion. He has an experience in marketing for a sports media outlet.