Tony is an award-winning recruitment entrepreneur with international experience in emerging markets such as Russia, China and India.

As the founder of crowdfunding platform Spacehive, Chris can advise on investment and local partnerships, as well as online messaging and digital presence.

Diana Hunter is a leading c-suite executive in the high-quality food and drink retail and wholesale sectors with over 25 years’ experience.

A recruitment specialist, Alexandra’s business acumen proved sound when, following rejection on Dragon’s Den, Americans snapped up her company.

One of the first to see the potential in tech, Saul was part of the original executive team at Skype and now gets excited about seeding new ventures.

A skilled musician who set out on a spiritual path and nearly became a philosopher before building a business reinventing musical instruments.

Having successfully steered several fashion brands into profitable waters, Meg is now advising others how to do the same.

Anne is a Non-Executive Director at the On-Pack Recycling Label (OPRL) the leading recycling label in the UK.

With significant longstanding experience in the financial services industry, Alex also owns companies in recruitment, software and leisure.

Atul Pathak is one of the UK’s most successful franchise entrepreneurs, operating 43 McDonald’s with more than 3,500 staff.

Five times a CEO, Angie has long been part of the vanguard of people supporting businesses in the north west of the UK.

A publishing powerhouse and politician, Gail advised broadcaster Sky on CSR for a decade and is now active in the fashion and hotel sectors.