Meet the MD2MD In-person team

The MD2MD Team will be in attendance over the duration of the event to help support our members and co-ordinate and facilitate the in-person meeting.

Emma Phipps

Managing Director:

Emma has been with MD2MD since 2014 and was part of its pivot to online during the pandemic and its continuing growth. She is passionate about MD2MD being a diverse, empowering community that is a force for good, for its members, team, partners and indeed the entire business community as a whole.

Jo Luke

Business Development Director:

Jo is our Business Development Director welcoming new guests to MD2MD and guiding them through the joining process. She ensures that they gain maximum value and understanding of the benefits our community can offer to their own personal development and that of their senior team. Bringing together business minds from a cross section of sectors to debate and exchange ideas for mutual benefit adds tangible value and drives forward business development and growth.

Claire Ebbs

Executive Community Manager:

Since 2012, Claire has been an integral part of MD2MD, serving as a vital point of contact for members and their teams. She adeptly handles the coordination and management of all meetings and events, whether online or in person, while also overseeing website maintenance and invoicing. Claire’s dedication ensures seamless operations, and she is always ready to lend a helping hand to the MD2MD community with any inquiries.

Laura Bradley

Head of Marketing:

Laura is one of the newest members of the MD2MD team. She oversees the marketing at MD2MD; from managing our LinkedIn pages, to promoting our services to the community and future members and creating engaging and valuable content.

Andrew Spink

Facilitator:

Andrew joined MD2MD as a Group Manager following his recent early retirement for the De Vere Group now operating as Village Hotels. He has been a member of MD2MD since it’s beginning and brings with him a wealth of experience in Leadership and Mentoring from being accountable for 4 Hotels. He is also a mentor for the Institute of Hospitality.

Glyn Lloyd

Facilitator:

Glyn is a marketing and advertising professional with over 35 years experience working on leading B2B brands, both in the UK and internationally. He manages our B2B Marketing Special Interest Group and facilitates the peer-led discussions at our in-person meetings.

Nigel Seear

Facilitator:

As an award-winning business consultant, coach and leadership expert, Nigel Seear specialises in creating fearless leadership and high-performance cultures – part of the essential organisational DNA needed for sustainable success. Drawing on over 25 years of proven results in various Managing Director, COO and NED/Chair roles, Nigel’s blueprint blends inspiring culture with operational excellence to achieve transformational growth.

Simon Kirby

Facilitator:

With over 35 years leadership experience working in education, charities and the faith sector, Simon Kirby has a passion for equipping leaders to build healthy teams. As a certified GiANT 5 Voices guide Simon helps business leaders to understand themselves and their teams leading to transformed cultures and performance.