| Meet the Team |
Head Office Team Helen FletcherDirectorHelen has been a marketing director, a small business owner and a freelancer previously, so knows the ups (and downs!) of being a woman in business. 
Rachel GilbertFranchise Development ManagerWith a 25-year background working in women’s fashion, Rachel has first hand experience in supporting female leaders. 
Caroline Sidney-PayneOperations and Marketing ManagerCaroline has been supporting small business owners since 2007 and knows the importance of networking. She keeps everything running behind the scenes while spreading the word about WIBN.  Susie SpriggFranchisee Recruitment ManagerSusie has a proven record in business development and looks after building the WIBN accross the UK and beyond. 
Helen ClarkeDigital Marketing ManagerHelen manages WIBN's digital presence and has 20 years in marketing under her belt - she is passionate about supporting her fellow businesswomen. Franchisee Team Louise YexleyBedfordshire& West HertfordshireLouise has been with WIBN almost from the start so has huge experience in the world of networking. Connecting people is Louise’s role and one she loves doing. FIND OUT MORE Ruth RoodWest Essex& North East LondonRuth started her franchise business in 2007. Supporting local businesses is very important to Ruth and she is known for always goes the extra mile to connect people. FIND OUT MORE
Samantha LawtonLondon& ColchesterNatural networker, Sam, became a franchise in 2010 and now runs 11 groups! Her background in hospitality ensures meetings are fun and super professional. FIND OUT MORE
Vicki MessengerThames ValleyLong-term WIBN member Vicki has recently taken over as Franchisee for the Thames Valley and is thrilled to have the opportunity to help her members’ businesses thrive through networking. FIND OUT MORE
Helen SchollarCumbria
After fertility struggles and redundancy, Helen discovered her purpose: creating spaces where women build genuine relationships, find their community, and grow together personally and professionally. FIND OUT MORE
Rosie DiverChester, Liverpool & the WirralExperienced networker, Rosie, is community-minded and loves connecting women and supporting them to grow personally and in business. FIND OUT MORE
Vicky LabingerSouth EssexVicky is passionate about creating supportive spaces where women can achieve their goals, foster meaningful relationships, and unlock their true potential. FIND OUT MORE
Amy WilkesCambridgeshireAmy has been a WIBN member since January 2023. She was so impressed by the experience that she bought the Cambridgeshire franchise to create further supportive forums for people to meet, collaborate and generate business. FIND OUT MORE
Helen ClarkePreston, Ribble Valley & LancasterHelen is an experienced networker and has first hand experience of running small businesses and supporting women to succeed. FIND OUT MORE
Karan WilsonSuffolkKaran is a business owner with a particular interest in helping women to take charge of their personal long-term financial wellbeing. FIND OUT MORE
Susie SpriggNational GroupsSusie is an experienced networker and business owner following her move from corporate to business owner. She credits her success to the amazing community she has built through networking. FIND OUT MORE
Katherine VassKentKatherine believes in serious fun! She is keen to learn how to help & support her members in their business journey so they and their business can flourish. FIND OUT MORE
Ru HowardWorsley, Bolton & BuryRu decided to come back to networking after COVID and was looking for women’s networking groups. Having tried a few locally which weren’t what she wanted she decided to join the WIBN franchise. FIND OUT MORE
Rhianne MordecaiSouth WalesRhianne attended an online WIBN meeting and enjoyed it so much she decided to open up her own groups in South Wales. FIND OUT MORE
Elaine GoldLondon Central & SouthElaine is an experienced business coach and Co-Founder of GEN UK (one of over 200 country affiliates of the Global Entrepreneurship Network) FIND OUT MORE
Rachael JacksonBirminghamPassionate about empowering and supporting women to grow themselves and their businesses Rachael loves to bring women together to achieve their true potential. FIND OUT MORE
Lindsey StephensCheshire East & WestLindsey loves to meet new people and help them thrive. WIBN has been perfect for her and now she wants to do the same for other women in business. FIND OUT MORE
Nidhi KapoorLeeds & South ManchesterAs a WIBN franchisee, Nidhi creates inclusive, supportive spaces for women’s personal and professional growth. FIND OUT MORE
Babs MorseCentral CountiesBabs has been involved in networking since 2007, contributing her business success through proactive connections and now runs her own WIBN groups to help other businesswomen grow their businesses and their confidence! FIND OUT MORE
Beckie ThirskNorth & East Cheshire, East Merseyside & Greater ManchesterBeckie is an experienced 'unnatural' networker, networking works and we have to push ourselves outside our comfort zones, so don't be nervous about a visit because you will see the warm and supportive enviroment! FIND OUT MORE
Victoria AnimbaNorfolkWith many years of experience in the travel industry and a variety of administrative roles across both the public and private sectors, Victoria has developed a strong foundation in event organisation. FIND OUT MOREGroup Leaders Danielle AbramovHighgate & FinchleyHaving joined WIBN in 2009, Danielle is a seasoned networker. She is affectionately known as the mother of the group combining great organisational skills, with a caring touch. She really helps members get the most from WIBN. FIND OUT MORE Emma ClackHertford & Ware, Stevenage PM and Welwyn Garden CityEmma has been a member of WIBN Stevenage group for a few years now and is excited to be heading up the Hertford & Ware and new Welwyn Garden City groups. FIND OUT MORE Lisa KentHampsteadLisa chairs the Hampstead group and loves its diverse set of wonderful business-women. "So many industries and people that I would never have known about if it wasn’t for the power of networking." FIND OUT MORE Tori DeslauriersSt. Albans & HatfieldTori chairs the St. Albans & Hatfield group and as a WIBN member for a number of years and heads up the metings with ease - and a big smile. FIND OUT MORE Lizzie CheeldCity & ShoreditchLizzie said "I joined the Colchester group in 2022 and haven’t looked back since. I get a lot of work from WIBN and look forward to continue to making some great connections in the City + Shoreditch group." FIND OUT MORE Sanchia AronbergBishops Stortford BrunchSanchia has owned her own business for 12 years and knows how important it is to have a strong business community for support, building connections and gaining new ideas. FIND OUT MORE |