MD2MD Team
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.
Claire Ebbs
Executive Community Manager:
Claire has been an integral part of the MD2MD team since 2012. As a key point of contact, she efficiently manages the logistics of our meetings and events, ensuring a seamless experience for both members and their teams. Her responsibilities also include handling various aspects of our business operations. Claire is always available to assist with any questions or concerns from our community.
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.
Ben Pike
Executive Director:
Ben has worked in various Managing Director roles in high growth, large scale (c. £300m) educational businesses over the past 20 years. He is currently working with MD2MD, Knovia, MasterStart and Paragon Skills. Ben enjoys the challenges of driving commercial return and delivering positive social impact. His family and faith are what matter most to him.
Andrew Spink
Group Manager:
Andrew joined MD2MD as a Group Manager following his early retirement from 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.
Jonathan Warner
MD2MD Group Manager Scotland
Lead multi-disciplined teams including sales, learning, coaching, operations, finance and compliance for the UK’s leading training organisation.
Laura Bradley
Social Media Manager
Laura, a recent addition to the MD2MD team, is responsible for managing our LinkedIn presence. Her dedication behind the scenes helps us stay connected with our members and uphold our commitment to excellence.
