Mike Bagshaw - Owner / Founder ITS International Taste Solutions Ltd
From selling Spitting Image characters in the playground to founding multi-million-pound flavour supplier I.T.S., Mike Bagshaw knows the taste of success.
His Newbury-based company now 16 years old, operates in 28 countries and is still growing rapidly
With over 25 years in food ingredients, Mike is a passionate, curious foodie with a deep love for all things flavour.
Steve Webber - Managing Director - The Rooflight Co
Steve leads The Rooflight Co, a purpose-led, employee-owned manufacturer of high-performance rooflights for some of the UK’s most prestigious and architecturally significant buildings. Having joined the business at its infancy over 30 years ago, he became MD in 2020 following its transition to employee ownership. Steve brings a long-term, values-driven approach to leadership — combining commercial focus with a commitment to craft, culture, and doing things the right way.
Charles Dall'omo - CEO at Train Together
Charles is the founder of Train Together, a skills and training provider focused on empowering individuals and employers through meaningful development. With a passion for building confident, qualified workforces, Charles is committed to creating lasting impact in local communities and helping people thrive in their careers and beyond.
Ralph Egas - CEO at abstraction
Ralph’s love for gaming began with the Commodore 64 and Amiga. After years in the industry, he founded abstraction in 2007 to pursue creative freedom. Now with over 80 team members, the company stays true to its roots as gamers making games for gamers. As CEO, Ralph ensures every project reflects their values of creativity, polish, and gameplay excellence. While he no longer codes, he focuses on innovation and new opportunities to keep abstraction ahead of the curve.
Caroline Levey - Managing Director - OceanWise
Caroline’s love of the sea and geography led to a career in Marine GIS. She developed systems for the Port of London Authority, Metoc and SeaZone, before co-founding OceanWise, where her passion for improving data management in the marine industry is bringing efficiencies to Ports. Outside work, she dedicates her time to her children’s sports as taxi and pit crew in muddy fields and supports her local cycling and canoe clubs.
Andrea Millington - Operations Director - Preedy Glass
Andrea has extensive experience in HR, health and safety, finance, and operational processes, excelling in problem-solving, planning, and driving change. Her passion for nature and animals inspired her to become a service dog trainer and support rescue services. She plays a key role in Preedy Glass, a family-run business established in 1913, dedicated to exceeding client expectations with quality products and outstanding customer service.