Experience

Aplanty Impact

• United Kingdom
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder & Executive Chair

  • Nov 2022 - Present

  Positive impact on people and the planet with plants. The team at Aplanty Impact have a deep focus on helping independent plant businesses, ‘plantfluencers’, ‘plantrepreneurs’ and plant enthusiast achieve their fullest potential and value. We are a diverse team of thinkers and doers who are creating a unique hub that offers the togetherness of a networked community, entrepreneurship support, exceptional experiences, and research and development - all around houseplants! We come from different industries, and have been around the block - learning about ourselves, our values, and finding our north stars in the process. Through it all, including during the Covid pandemic, houseplants have been steadfast companions, and sources of inspiration, healing and joy. Together, in addition to mentorship and business support, we are committing financial funding to invest in R&D and in helping accelerate the growth of start-up plant companies and plant people who have great ideas.



Equiniti

• United Kingdom
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Founder and Former Managing Director of Boudicca from Equiniti

  • Nov 2011 - Present

  Specialist shareholder engagement and corporate governance advisory firm acquired by Equiniti Group plc in May 2018. +++++ Impactful shareholder engagement and progressive proxy solicitation are important facets of good corporate governance and stewardship. Through carefully crafted communications, we secure favourable voting outcomes for annual general meetings, extraordinary general meetings, mergers, acquisitions and other corporate transactions. How? By identifying, analysing and mobilising the shareholder base and engaging with decision makers. Boudicca from Equiniti ('Boudicca') was founded to meet the challenges of the business world today. We are leading the way with powerful proxy solicitation and meaningful shareholder engagement. Since 2011, Boudicca has provided guidance with progressive shareholder solutions. Namesake of a Warrior Queen, we champion proxy solicitation as a tool in corporate governance and investor relations. We pool our expertise to provide 24/7 support, optimising relationships and advising on corporate governance codes. We inform on new legislation and best practice, and help raise standards and value for all stakeholders. Although proxy solicitation often concerns urgent events and hot issues, it extends far beyond the here and now. Our team draws on its deep understanding of corporate governance, exposes risks and gains insights to help drive your future strategies. Speak to us about: chasing proxy votes and rallying shareholder support. In the arena of contemporary corporate governance.


King's College, Cambridge
• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Visiting Entrepreneur

  • Oct 2022 - Present


CTFN

• United States
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Non-Executive Director of CTFN UK Ltd.

  • Sep 2021 - Present

  CTFN M&A reporting & more. Online audio and video media https://ctfn.news CTFN M&A reporting & more. Online audio and video media https://ctfn.news



Non-Executive Director Awards

• United Kingdom
• Executive Offices

• Awards Judge

  • 2018 - Present

  The Non-Executive Director Awards were established in 2006, by Peel Hunt, to recognise the achievements of Non-Executive Directors who contribute daily to the success and growth of businesses and Not-for-Profit organisations across the UK. The Non-Executive Director Awards were established in 2006, by Peel Hunt, to recognise the achievements of Non-Executive Directors who contribute daily to the success and growth of businesses and Not-for-Profit organisations across the UK.



Women's Company Secretary Circle (WoCoS)

• Co-Founder & Co-Chair

  • Aug 2018 - Present

  WoCoS is a diverse and inclusive group that was founded with the support of Boudicca from Equiniti. Its purpose is to promote an inspiring network and support system for female company secretaries and corporate governance professionals. The Circle meets at least twice a year, in February/March and in August/September. At WoCoS events, we invite guest speakers, and open discussion, debate and critical thinking of topical issues are all encouraged. We ensure a safe environment for voicing opinions and ideas, towards enriching collective knowledge in the areas of stewardship and ESG. Whilst we celebrate women in governance, we are a diverse and inclusive network, and everyone is welcome!