Team

Penny is responsible for leading our overall direction and overseeing major projects such as the Baker Street Two Way programme. She’s also instrumental in policy development within the community and lobbying government to put our Quarter firmly on the map. Penny’s got a penchant for chai tea lattes (always) coconut water (sometimes) and kir royal cocktails (occasionally)!

Ensuring everyone knows about the vibrant, versatile and quirky Quarter is Kirsty’s forte. From leading our events to communications and developing unique benefits for our businesses, Kirsty has it covered. Miss LifeandSoul hates to miss out and has to be the first to know what’s going on in the Quarter. She’s not quite succeeded in her request for an office dog…but she’s working on it!

She’s the creative brain behind our myriad of social events, walks and clubs, and the super-organised force driving our member events including our business networking gatherings, training programme and Smarter Giving drives as well as increasing members’ awareness and engagement

Dina loves to get her hands dirty and as a firm believer of DIY,  you’ll find her working on a home improvement project with a much needed glass of fizz.

Streetwise Will’s got his finger on the pulse on all things Operations. He’s the one that makes sure our award winning services are on top form : Smarter Recycling, One Stop Shop and the Street Team to name a few!

His love of London extends outside work with his passions for food, photography and running (not usually all at the same time) leading him to many hidden gems in the City.

Having worked for years in marketing and marketing communications, and for some of the UK’s best-known brands, Deb is a seasoned copywriter – well versed in writing copy for pretty much all media. Deb enjoys the challenge of engaging with both our members and regulars as she writes and produces our weekly newsletter as well as bringing you the best local deals through Baker Street Regulars.

Deb is an avid reader and a dedicated swimmer. And she’s a bit ‘outdoorsey’, spending much of her free time walking with her two Springerdors.

Providing maternity cover with administrative and communications support to the BakerStreetQ team is Tyra’s forté. She makes sure everything runs smoothly so that we as a team and office can deliver all the wonderful services, events and projects that you know and love! Tyra has a great sense of smell (not to mention style!) as she runs her own fragrance house outside work, making her own range of artisan perfumes.

Our full-time public facing Street Environment Manager Dan not only welcomes and provides support to visitors of the Quarter but plays a vital role in monitoring the street-scape to keep it a great place to visit, work and live. When he’s not working, Dan loves gaming and building projects. Do say hi next time you see him.

Svenn works alongside our Street Environment Manager Dan with a focus on providing the public and local businesses re-assurance and to deal professionally and discretely with security concerns and issues of anti-social behaviour. This includes dealing organised begging, illegal street trading and trespass, together with supporting efforts to increase the resilience of the area to the threat of terrorism. Svenn loves building computers, gaming, books, watching football (Chelsea if you wondered)!

Kate’s role is to identify how our members can support charities that are local to the Quarter and assist them with their CSR through our Smarter Giving programme.  Kate’s treat for all her hardwork is travelling the world which she tries to fit in, in between juggling all her charity work. And if she doesn’t get that far, a county pub is her compromise.

We have two board groups that shape and steer our work. Our Occupier board is made up of representatives from the larger member businesses and our Owner board members consist of local land owners with an invested interest in the area. Get in touch if you are interested in any future vacancies on our Occupier board.

Occupier Board 

Simon Loomes / Chairman and Strategic Projects Director, The Portman Estate

Tim Robinson /Proprietary Partner, Head of Consultancy, Property Asset Management, Knight Frank LLP

Amanda Cherry / Director of HR, Aspect Capital

Sam Regan / Director of Facilities, Madame Tussauds

Andrew Richardson / Managing Director, Home House

Anup Sarin / Director of Operations, Aristel Hotels

Tom Doyle / Business Director, Winkreative

Philomena Gray / Chief Talent Officer, Publicis Communications UK

Andy Tyler / Partner, London Markets, Cushman and Wakefield

Helen Biddle / Head of Finance and Operations, Boston Consulting Group

Arnaud de Saint-Exupery / Area Vice President & General Manager – UK and Ireland, Hyatt Regency London-The Churchill

Richard Levy / Partner – London Audit Group, BDO

Harry Charrington / Acting Dean of the Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment, University of Westminster

Sarah Buttleman / Consultant Solicitor, Streathers

Observers 

Greg Ward / Director of Economy, Westminster City Council

PC David Miller / Dedicated Ward Officer, Metropolitan Police

Owner Board

Simon Loomes / Chairman and Strategic Projects Director, The Portman Estate

Georgia Hogg / Vice Chair and Property Management Executive, The British Land Company

Zoe Perreur Lloyd / Senior Asset Manager, London and Regional

Laurie Low / Director, Great Portland Estates

Nicholas Lazari / Owner, Lazari Investments Ltd

Michael Lindsay / Group Director of Construction, Selfridges

Charmaine Rees / Senior Asset Manager, Derwent London