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Andrew co-founded Maxim, the Kent PR, marketing and public affairs agency, in 1995. He has more than 30 years’ experience in stakeholder and community engagement across many sectors, including supporting a wide range of renewable energy projects and major investments.

He sits on the Kent & Medway Economic Partnership, the county’s Business Advisory Board, and represented Kent business on the former South East Local Enterprise Partnership. He is the Chair of Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce and is also a member of the Kent Developers Group.

Anwen leads Thrivall, an award-winning, B Corp certified company supporting leaders to build more sustainable success for themselves, their teams, and their businesses. A professional speaker, published author, and entrepreneur with over 25 years’ experience across 100+ organisations, she is known for applying evidence and expertise with empathy to show how purpose-led leadership drives stronger performance and bottom-line results.

Helen Thomas is the founder and CEO of BlondeMoney, an independent macroeconomic consultancy established in 2014 that specialises in identifying mispriced risks across US, UK, and EU financial markets. She has over 20 years of experience in banking, fund management, and politics, including roles as a partner at ABD Investment Management and Head of Currency Alpha at State Street Global Advisors. She served as an adviser to former UK Chancellor George Osborne during the global financial crisis. She holds a degree in PPE from Oxford, is a CFA Charterholder, a freeman of the City of London and a Fellow of CFA UK.

Jonathon graduated from the University of East Anglia with a first-class honours degree in Business Management, covering accounting, finance and economics. He joined Mattioli Woods in 2015.

Having previously co-managed Mattioli Woods’ multi-asset funds, Jonathon currently manages the UK Dynamic Fund, Property Securities Fund and Responsible Equity Fund. He also sits on the Equity Selection Committee.

Jonathon holds the CISI Investment Advice Diploma and is a CFA® charterholder.

Outside of work, Jonathon enjoys spending time with his young family and two dogs.

Mark Coxon joined Caxtons in June 2009 as Director and Head of Commercial Agency, bringing with him extensive experience from his previous role as a Partner at global real estate firm Cushman & Wakefield. Since joining the business, Mark has played a pivotal role in the growth and success of Caxtons’ commercial agency division, establishing it as one of the leading practices in Kent, and South East London. Mark leads the Kent Property Market Report, produced in partnership with Kent County Council. This highly regarded annual publication offers key insights into regional investment and development opportunities and is widely used by developers, investors, local authorities, and decision-makers. He combines in-depth local knowledge with research-led analysis to provide clear, evidence-based advice and support informed property decisions.

Nathan has been dedicated to serving clients at Mattioli Woods since 2012. Throughout this journey, he has realised the value of authentic financial advice and being able to empathise and support our clients through the various stages of their lives. With over a decade of experience, Nathan is passionate about providing peace of mind through tailored financial solutions. His client-centric approach ensures each strategy is designed to meet individual needs and objectives, presented in a clear and understandable manner. Nathan’s commitment to simplifying complex financial concepts empowers clients to make informed decisions with confidence. He is able to help clients create a strategy to set them on the right path to achieving their financial goals. That support will then continue and extend to their family, providing reassurance and comfort. Having a strategy in place has certainly benefited some of his clients in helping with their mental health too. Supporting people who perhaps put pensions, investments, and inheritance tax planning in the ‘too hard’ basket is what he does best.

Sweena shares her expertise through marketing, strategy and is commercially astute as an experienced Business Development Director. Sweena has worked at Ernst & Young and Kent County Council in senior roles

Sweena is the current Chair for the Institute of Directors Kent Branch and also sits on the Kent & Medway Economic Partnership Board.

Her IOD works supported by her Ambassadors leading to connecting and communicating with the Kent members in the various sectors and industries through events, workshops and roundtables.

Sweena also engages as an active Speaker and a champion for Women in Leadership, also a great connector in the business world.

Chair and combined CEO Owen English & Son. Following a full career in the Services, William is business educated at Manchester Business School, the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) - CMgr & FCMI; the Institute of Directors (IoD) - CDir & FIoD; Fellow, Royal Geographical Society. IoD Ambassador (Kent) covering Policy & Governance. Experienced Non-Executive Director (NED); currently a NED with Delano Kindred Inc. (USA). Independent Distance Learner (IDL) with Heriot Watt University in a PG Dip & MSc Brewing and Distilling Programme. A specialist in strategic and operational planning & delivery; William places Governance at the core of all he does and is interested in enabling Sustainable Business.