Stu was appointed to Head of Local Growth in March 2014. Prior to this, Stu had worked for the Solent LEP since July 2013, seconded from Solent Transport for two days per week, providing the LEP Board with strategic transport advice and support. During that time, Stu also managed Solent Transport (formerly TfSHIoW), which is the strategic transport planning partnership of the four Local Transport Authorities of the Solent area. Before taking up the TfSHIoW role, Stu held transport planning posts at Hampshire County Council and at District Councils, so has worked across the local authority spectrum.
Prior to his career in transport, Stu worked as a secondary and sixth-form teacher of Geography at three schools in England and Wales, as a commercial insurance underwriter at Axa, and as a commercial insurance team leader at Aon. Stu has two degrees, a BA in Geography from the University of Portsmouth and an MSc in Transport Planning and Management from the University of Westminster. He was also one of the first in the country to be awarded Transport Planning Professional (TPP) status, the professional qualification for transport planners.
Stu was born in Southampton and has lived in the area for most of his life.
Jeff's role is mainly to work on the development of larger projects and especially the Solent Enterprise Zone at Daedalus. Solent LEP applied for Enterprise Zone status for this site in 2011 and he has been with the project from the start.
Previously, Jeff worked with the Partnership for Urban South Hampshire on funding issues and capital projects following a career working in central Government. He started in the Department of the Environment, worked in Cabinet Office and Transport and finished in the Department for Communities where he was Deputy Director for Urban Policy and then Director for the Thames Gateway and the Olympics. He has managed major programmes and has been involved in the delivery of a range of large regeneration projects.
Jeff lives in the Solent area.
Siobhan joined the Solent LEP in April 2014, as the Local Growth Programme Manager: Employment and Skills. Siobhan's key role is to deliver the Skills Plan, in conjunction with the Strategic Economic Plan and European Investment Strategy. Prior to this role Siobhan has held a number of economic regeneration posts across district, unitary and county councils in the sub-region. Siobhan has significant experience both strategic and operational, of projects and programmes ranging from labour market interventions for unemployed residents to SME support and workforce development. Siobhan also has a background in European funding.
Siobhan has a degree in Geography from Portsmouth and a post-graduate diploma in local and regional economic development from Coventry, Sheffield Hallam and Dundee Universities. Siobhan is also a member of the Institute of Economic Development.
Jade joined the Solent LEP on secondment from EBP South in December 2015. Working on behalf of The Careers and Enterprise Company as an Enterprise Coordinator she will be recruiting 25 Enterprise Advisers from businesses across the region to work in partnership with local schools to support in enterprise and careers education for young people.
Drawing on her previous experience within local Education Business Partnerships (EBPs), Jade will continue to work closely with schools and organisations across the Solent area, looking to bridge the skills gaps and promote a sustainable enterprise provision within schools.
Jade became the Local Growth Project Manager Employment and Skills in April 2018.
Steve joined the Solent LEP in April 2013 to lead the development of key LEP funding programmes and set up a brand new Account Management function at the LEP. Since joining, Steve has been busy launching, managing and administering more funding programmes as the LEP continues to secure new contracts for delivery across the region.
Prior to joining the LEP, Steve had gained a wealth of experience of grant and programme management, and strategic and partnership development, in a range of charitable, public and private sector organisations. Most recently, he had spent six years at the Football Foundation developing and managing the Mayor of London's £7.5m investment into community sports venues as part of the Olympic Legacy programme. Steve lives in Southampton with his young family and, after six years commuting to London, is really happy to working back in the region.
Steve became the Head of Capital and Infrastructure in April 2018.
Chris joined Solent LEP in April 2017 as Programme Officer responsible for European Funding.
Prior to joining the Solent LEP, Chris had worked for a number of years in the Civil Service at the Land Registry. His more recent roles involved working at a local law firm in the Portsmouth area as well as international and local law firms in London. As an Office Manager for a law firm in London Chris took a lead role in business development. Chris's expertise lies in audits and compliance to ensure exacting legislative standards and scheme requirements, for example Law Society Quality Standards, Investors in People, are met whilst identifying areas and actions for improvement to improve business efficiency.
Chris has lived in the Solent area since 1989.
Richard joined the Solent LEP in February 2011, with the board still in shadow form, and provided executive and communications support to the board in relation to development of all major areas of work. Richard is now Head of Policy, Communications and Partner Engagement at the Solent LEP.
Before joining the LEP team, Richard held a number of communication based roles in a variety of organisations; including Portsmouth City Council and the Labour Party. Richard holds two degrees; a BA in Media and Sociology from the University of London and an MA in Political Communications from Cardiff University. With the exception of time spent away at University, Richard has lived in the Solent region his entire life and is currently based in the Portsmouth area.
Fiona joined the LEP team in April 2013 as part of the Account Management team, supporting applicants in preparing their proposals to the programme funds managed by the LEP, getting their projects up and running, and claiming grant awards.
Fiona has a strong background in managing and administering grant programmes and projects through a variety of public sector funding streams. She has lived and worked in the Solent area for many years.
Fiona became the Local Growth Project Manager: Capital and Infrastructure in September 2016.
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Biography
Anne-Marie Mountifield is the Chief Executive of the Solent Local Enterprise Partnership an organisation which works collaboratively with partners across the 12 Solent Local councils, businesses, colleges and the Universities to help shape the region’s future economic growth. Her role is to lead the Solent LEP towards its objective to make Solent a £30 billion economy by 2020, whilst working to deliver an investment plan for the area worth £1.51 billion over the same period.
For more than 20 years of her career, Anne-Marie has held senior executive leadership posts in Further Education, the Civil Service (for the Department of Business Innovation an Skills) and Local government before taking up the role at Solent LEP as Chief Executive in 2012.
Her professional background started in industry, moving on to further education and skills and local government before taking up her current role where she leads on the roll out of the Solent £1bn Capital & Infrastructure programme.
Anne-Marie is a member of the Institute of Directors and is also a member of the Web Science Institute Advisory Board. In 2017 Anne-Marie was also appointed to the Board of Maritime UK which is a body that brings together the UK’s shipping, ports, services, engineering and leisure marine industries to promote the maritime sector.
Vicki joined the Solent LEP in May 2017, as Executive Support Officer.
Prior to joining the LEP Team, Vicki worked at Gosport Borough Council facilitating Board & Panel meetings. Previously, Vicki worked at Portsmouth City Council in a PA role to the Head of Customer, Communities and Engagement.
Vicki has experience working in both the public and private sectors providing PA and executive administrative support. Vicki holds qualifications in Business Administration.
Vicki has lived in the Solent region all her life and is currently based in the Gosport area.
Nicola joined the Solent LEP in February 2013, as Personal Assistant to Anne-Marie Mountifield, Chief Executive of the Solent LEP. In 2015 Nicola became the Solent LEP's Office Manager and PA to Anne-Marie Mountifield.
Prior to joining the LEP team, Nicola held a number of roles in the Financial Service Industry, including supporting a team of Independent Financial Advisers and Regional Managers at The Royal Bank of Scotland for the previous 10 years. Nicola holds a degree in Business Studies.
Jess joined the Solent LEP in November 2017, as Apprentice Office Administrator.
Prior to joining the LEP team, Jess worked in the customer service industry and has 5 years customer service and reception experience.
Jess completed her A-Levels at Farnborough 6th Form College and holds qualifications in Business Studies. Jess has a passion for supporting people, both professionally in her role and personally.
Elisha joined the Solent LEP in November 2017 as a Business Support Assistant and is currently completing her Level 4 Business Administration apprenticeship.
Prior to joining the LEP Team, Elisha completed a Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship with a regional firm of solicitors. Previously Elisha studied at Peter Symonds College in Winchester and achieved 3 A Levels in French, Spanish and Human Biology.
Elisha was born in and has lived in the Portsmouth area all her life.
Paris joined the Solent LEP in January 2018 as a Programme Officer.
Before joining the LEP team, Paris lived in Kent and worked at Swale Borough Council within the Commissioning & Open Spaces Team as an apprentice and then moved on into the Housing team working primarily with homeless 16 & 17 year olds. Paris moved to Portsmouth and began working for BAE based in Portsmouth Naval Base within a contractor management department.
Paris holds a Level 3 Business Diploma and is currently completing a part-time BSc Hons degree whilst in full-time employment.
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Biography
James is the nominated Value for Money Officer and lead for Risk Management at Portsmouth City Council in their role as accountable body to the Solent LEP.
James was appointed to the role of Business Engagement and Growth hub Manager at the Solent LEP in April 2018. Before joining the LEP James was Business development Manager at Southampton Football Club and was responsible for sourcing and activating new partnerships with both small and large employers. James`s Previous roles included Project Manager & Mobilisation Manager and Head of Apprenticeships and Employability, whereby James was responsible for the implementation of new contracts, Business engagement and operational delivery across numerous regions throughout England.
Prior to this James was a professional football player with AFC Bournemouth and Personal trainer, having set up and created his own business.