Meet the team
For over 11 years, our experienced team has been empowering businesses to start, grow, and scale by providing access to specialised knowledge, expertise, and resources. Our business problem solvers bring extensive practical experience across key areas including marketing, finance, business processes, and growth strategy—all focused on helping you realise your company’s true potential.
The Growth Hub team
Andre Arundell
Business Adviser
As a passionate advocate for entrepreneurship, I dedicate my career to supporting businesses of all sizes, fostering inclusivity, and driving sustainable economic growth. I combine strategic vision, operational expertise, and hands-on mentorship to empower individuals and communities to thrive.
Chrissy Jackson
Business Support Coordinator
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Lesley Mckie
Business Adviser
Lesley McKie is a seasoned business owner and consultant with nearly two decades of experience supporting SMEs. As a Business Adviser, she specialises in marketing and communications strategy, start-up support, and mentoring - drawing on her background with KPMG and training in facilitation.
Matt Cannaby
Operations Delivery Manager
Working across the Growth Academy and Berkshire Growth Hub, I ensure both run efficiently, delivering high-quality support and impact to professionals and business owners. When I’m not streamlining processes or supporting people, you’ll find me exploring the great outdoors.
Sara Charlesworth
Business Adviser
I support and connect Berkshire business owners as they start and grow something great, sharing proven solutions (learned whilst running a successful company) to help with sales, operations, leadership, and finance. Passionate about live music, long walks, and cooking.
Steve Bulley
Head of Business Support and Growth Academy
I have been with the Skills and Business Hub for two years, having previously worked on Growth Hub programmes in the South East, adapting with digital initiative and in Dorset delivering business advice, training and events.
Tony Cross
Business Adviser
I am a Business Adviser for Berkshire Growth Hub, helping SMEs secure funding and navigate growth challenges. With experience in finance, coaching, and government programmes, I support businesses from funding to scale-up as a trusted adviser.
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