Directory

Natalie Cook
Director of Appoint Consulting
Natalie is an experienced recruitment professional, she has spent the last 17 years working with private and public sector organisations across the Uk & Ireland. Natalie previously worked for the largest agency in the world, and now, is the Founder of Appoint Consulting a boutique professional staffing agency.
Sam Hudson
Mortgage Adviser
I have worked in financial services for 30 years with experience of lending to both personal and commercial clients. I am fully qualified to give advice on all types of mortgages, protection and equity release.
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I have two daughters, one doing A levels and the other engaged in journalist training London. I live with my long-term partner in North Lincolnshire and enjoy the cinema, walking and spending time with family and friends.
Nikhita Keshwara
Account Manager at Shooting Star
Nikhita joined PR, marketing and digital agency Shooting Star [weareshootingstar.co.uk] in 2017 as a Rising Star intern after graduating with a first-class degree in journalism from Nottingham Trent University.
Since then Nikhita has worked for a mixture of organisations across a range of sectors and supports clients on a day-to-day basis with press release writing, generating local and national media coverage, social media management, crisis management and writing award entries on behalf of clients.
Melanie Meik
Fundraising & Marketing Manager at Age UK
Passionate about people and travel, adventurer and optimist. I believe in people and in building relationships. Currently working the third sector in a challenging environment as a Fundraising and Marketing Manager. Interested in networking with anyone who would like to know more about or support local older people or just have a general chat!
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Studying Psychotherapy and training to be a clinical hypnotist. Love to dance, learn and continually self-develop through study and experiences.
Rachel Pringle
Business Development Execuitive
Passionate about people and travel, adventurer and optimist. I believe in people and in building relationships. Currently working the third sector in a challenging environment as a Fundraising and Marketing Manager. Interested in networking with anyone who would like to know more about or support local older people or just have a general chat!
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Studying Psychotherapy and training to be a clinical hypnotist. Love to dance, learn and continually self-develop through study and experiences.
Susan Ritchie
Leadership Development & Author
With a 25-year career in education, training and coaching, Susan Ritchie now specialises in helping executives to develop their leadership presence, creating the impact and engagement they need to further their own careers, as well as fuelling the continued growth and results of their organisations.
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She works with a range of private and public-sector clients, including the BBC, the Institute of Chartered Accountants, the NHS, Tower Hamlets Homes and various charities and universities, where she has designed and delivered award-winning training and leadership programmes.
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She’s the author of two books, Strategies for Being Brilliant:21 Ways to be Happy, Confident & Successful, and Strategies for Being Visible: 14 Profile-Raising Ideas for Emerging Female Leaders.
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Sarah Rose
Financial Adviser at
Williams Wealth Consultancy
After graduating with a BA Hons degree in Financial Economics, I have gained over 17 years’ experience within the Financial Services industry.
Working for a building society initially, I gained my industry specific qualifications, and then moved to join a High Street Bank where I developed my skills of providing holistic advice to clients and their families.
My strengths lie in building long term relationships with clients based on trust and integrity. Providing expert advice allowing me to successfully aid clients to create, protect and grow their wealth, helping meet their lifestyle goals and objectives now and in the future.
Nina Scott
Director 2XL Commercials
Nina heads up the Nottinghamshire/ Lincolnshire office for 2XL Commercial Finance. With over 12 years experience in the commercial finance industry she is able to help any business secure lending they need, whether they are looking to purchase property, expand or diversify.