Our People

A successful entrepreneur and CEO with more than two decades of leading private and public companies, Ian has successfully led the turnaround, re-capitalization and listing of several businesses, returning them to profit. He currently holds personal investments in a number of technology companies whose new products are in the proof of concept stage. He holds a Business Education Diploma from the University of Newcastle, and a Licentiateship (LCGI) (NVQ Level 4) from the Royal Navy.

With a wealth of experience in financial services, including institutional fund management within the Lloyd’s of London insurance community, and HNW private client stockbroking at Popes Stockbrokers (now Brewin Dolphin), Kieran has an indepth knowledge of the private capital markets, involving capital raising, investor relations and communication, and is responsible for the fund-raising activities at Deepbridge. Kieran has been a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investments since 2001.

Through his position on the Investment Supervisory Committee, Kieran acts as a conduit between the Executive Team at Deepbridge and the Independent Committee Team, thus ensuring the Independent Committee have access to all information required to assist them in making sound and strategic investment decisions on a timely basis.

Savvas is the Head of Life Sciences at Deepbridge. Prior to joining Deepbridge, Savvas enjoyed a 15 year career in the City, working as an investment banker at JP Morgan, Bear Stearns, Shore Capital, Cantor Fitzgerald, and Panmure Gordon. Savvas was also CEO of telemedicine business Now Healthcare Group.  As a highly acclaimed analyst, Savvas has won multiple awards, most recently in 2015 when Savvas was ranked 2nd overall in the prestigious Reuters Starmine survey, a position he also held in 2014. In the same year, Savvas was also runner-up in the CityAM Analyst of the Year awards. Savvas holds a PhD in psychopharmacology from Nottingham University and a BSc (Hons) degree in pharmacology from Manchester University.

As CFO at Deepbridge, Gareth manages and oversees the financial and investment accounting function. A full member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, coupled with a solid commercial background as a Chartered Accountant and Finance Director, Gareth has a proven depth of understanding of the efficient management of complex fund and investment structures. His wide breadth of experience includes directorships in a number of financial services companies, as well as regulatory, legislative and risk management expertise.

Ray is an experienced capital markets professional having spent over two decades working for some of the largest banks and broking houses in the world.

He has held senior positions across a variety of disciplines including; trading, portfolio management, private banking and corporate finance with institutions such as Garban Intercapital (now ICAP), Prudential-Bache, Barclays Wealth, and Coutts & Co.

Ray works closely with sophisticated investors, private offices and institutional funding partners, as well as providing corporate finance support to later-stage portfolio investee companies.

Rick is an advisor to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, former CEO of the FA Premier League, and former CEO of Liverpool Football Club. During Rick’s twelve years at Liverpool FC, the club won ten trophies, including the UEFA Champions League. Since leaving Liverpool FC in 2009, Rick has chaired The Sports Betting Integrity Panel for the UK Government and has travelled extensively in North America and the Middle East and is now on the Board of the New York Cosmos. With high-level proven management expertise, Rick brings an unrivalled depth of market insight to the Deepbridge Team.

As Head of Marketing, Andrew oversees all Deepbridge communications and messaging. Andrew has a wealth of experience marketing financial and professional institutions, with over a decade of experience building credible brands and delivering real growth.

Andrew is a Member of The Chartered Institute of Marketing and holds a BSc in Business Economics and Marketing from the University of Wales, Aberystwyth. Andrew is also a patron of the Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Peace Foundation.

Andrew heads up Deepbridge’s Renewable Energy ventures.  Andrew oversees identification, development and on-going management of all projects across the UK, currently focused on hydropower and wind turbines.  Andrew has over two decades of operational experience of managing teams and projects within the public and private sector, in the UK and globally.  Andrew regularly visits sites, manages timescales and works closely with all parties to ensure investors’ interests are looked after.

Louise has 15 years’ experience in the finance and investment sectors. As well as running her own financial intermediary business, Louise has also held senior roles in-house for top private equity companies, including Foresight Group and Electra Partners where she was responsible for promoting VCT, EIS and BPR propositions. Louise holds a BA (Hons) in Business Management.

Sam Piddington rejoined Deepbridge in May 2019, after previously being a Partner in the business between 2010 and 2012. A chartered accountant and corporate financier, she previously worked with a number of leading accountancy companies and City firms, including Andersen (now Deloitte) and Hawkpoint Partners (now Canaccord). She will be working with Deepbridge investee companies to further develop and action exit strategies and co-funding opportunities.

With a Masters in Computer Science from Trinity College Dublin and a MBA from Dublin City University, Adrian has considerable experience of working with tech-focussed innovations and developing digital strategies.

Adrian’s previous roles include 10 years as IT Director at Hewlett Packard followed by the role of CEO at the Irish Greyhound Racing Board, where he led the digitisation of operations.

Most recently, since 2014, Adrian has been Commercial Director at Trinity College Dublin.

Adrian supports Deepbridge as a member of the Supervisory Investment Committee.

As Senior Technology Adviser, Matthias assists in the appraisal and assessment of new technologies, as part of the investment appraisal and management process, within the Deepbridge Renewable Energy Team. Matthias has more than 20 years experience in the IT and Systems Integration sector, as well as a vast experience in innovation-led technology engineering. Matthias holds a Masters in Mechanical Engineering from the Technology University in Munich, and a degree in Computer Science from Trinity College, Dublin.

Over 20 years of experience in the biotechnology sector, Chris has founded, managed and successfully exited two biotechnology companies, Bioenvision Inc. (NASDAQ:BIV, which grew to a market capitalization of $345 million, and was acquired by Genzyme Corporation in October 2007), and Medirace Limited (later Medeva PLC, traded on both the London Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange, and subsequently acquired by Celltech Group PLC, now UCB, for £554 million). An Honorary Professor at Imperial College London, Chris holds an M.D. from the University of Wales School of Medicine, and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.

Geoff is the Chief Executive of Bionow, the life sciences membership organisation for the North of England. Having founded the business in 2011, Bionow has 15 University members and 300 industry members across the North of England and North Wales. Geoff is regularly invited to advise and comment on industry requirements and represent the Bionow membership both regionally and nationally. Previously, Geoff founded 2 biotech companies, Biorite Ltd and Advanced Biomedical Ltd, both spin-out companies from the University of Manchester focused on developing point of care diagnostic technologies. Geoff has a degree in Biochemistry and a PhD from the School of Pharmacy, University of Manchester where he began his career undertaking postdoctoral research in the area of enhanced payload responsive liposomal drug delivery systems.

Geoff is also a Board Member and Treasurer of the Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences, a member of the Liverpool LEP Health and Life Sciences Advisory Board, member of Health Innovation Manchester Exec group and member of Northeast LEP Health and Life Sciences Advisory Board.

Nagy Habib is Professor of Hepatobiliary Surgery, at the Department of Cancer Surgery, at Imperial College London. With principal research activities focusing on the improvement of surgical technologies, Nagy has also been instrumental in the development of remediation and/or cure of diseases of the liver as either a complement or replacement to surgery with particular focus on gene therapy, the use of stem cells and immunotherapy. Nagy has also pioneered novel clinical trials for the treatment of liver cancer. Nagy has extensively published on a wide range of related topics, and is the inventor of, and co-author of the first publication about the use for, radiofrequency in devices used in liver surgery. Awarded by the Advisory Committee for Clinical Excellence, which is given in recognition of exceptional contributions from NHS consultants, Nagy has been named as one of Britain’s top surgeons by the Saturday Times Magazine in 2011.

Simon is Chief Executive and board member of the British Hydropower Association (BHA), the only UK trade membership association focusing solely on the unique demands of the hydropower sector.  The BHA actively promotes and campaigns for hydropower in the UK, to increase the awareness of its quality and scope, on a global scale.  Prior to joining the BHA, Simon held senior roles in other consumer and trade membership associations.

A 3-Dimensional designer by qualification, Simon is a non-exec director of a Liverpool based visual communications company, with a career that has embraced international branded drinks, hotels and leisure, electronic entertainment, magazine publishing and internet businesse

Liz has a degree in Chemistry and a DPhil in Physical Chemistry from the University of Oxford. She joined the commercial team in a startup company spun-out of Oxford University, and built-up expertise in intellectual property management and IP strategy. Later Liz spent 7 years at the University of Reading as their IP/Legal Advisor. Then in 2012 Liz joined Science & Technology Facilities Council as Licensing Manager. She is based at the STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory and now forms part of the STFC innovation management team with responsibility for a portfolio of spin-out companies and licensing deals at both Rutherford Appleton Laboratory and Sci-Tech Daresbury.

Gary graduated from Trinity College, Dublin with MB BCh BAO, in 1997. Subsequently he undertook training in various medical specialities prior to being awarded AFRCSI from Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland in 2001. Subsequently he undertook general practice training in the Mersey Deanery and was awarded Merit in the MRCGP examinations 2006. Further he studied at Manchester University to obtain Certificate of Occupational Health. Gary has been a GP Principal and Partner in an 8000 patient practice in Cheshire. This experience gives him an understanding of front-line medical services and a distinct insight into the needs of patients and clinicians. Gary is also clinical lead for Primary Care, a Governing Body member at Halton CCG and has been selected to study on the Nye Bevan program at the NHS leadership Academy.

Lloyd co-founded, launched and scaled Zesty from an idea in July 2012 into one of the UK’s leading Digital Health companies, winning multiple awards and raising in excess of $10M in funding.

Zesty was selected as “1 of the UK’s 30 Finest Early Stage Technology Businesses” by TechCityUK for the Upscale program in 2015 and subsequently Lloyd was voted “1 of the 100 most influential people in HealthTech globally” in 2016 by HotTopics magazine.

Prior to his 5 years in Healthcare, Lloyd had 15 years’ experience building Digital Businesses within 6 Industries - Retail, Travel, Finance, Advertising, Dating and Social Networking. Lloyd studied Business Administration at Coventry University and Corporate Finance at London Business School.

Rebecca is a paediatric surgeon at the Bristol Royal Hospital for Children.  A member of the Royal College of Surgeons (England) and the British Association of Paediatric Surgeons, she has experience in surgical and medical settings in India, Tanzania, South Africa and Cambodia.  Graduating from The University of Sheffield Medical School, Rebecca also holds a Masters’ in Health Research from the University of Lancaster and the Diploma in Tropical Medicine & Hygiene from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. She is an Advanced Paediatric Life Support Instructor and has presented her research at many national and international surgical conferences.

Bernard has over 20 years of senior experience at private & public board level across multiple industries including pharmaceutical, technology development and FMCG. A former Head of International Development at CMI plc, Senior Vice President, Cardiovascular at Bioaccelerate Inc. (NASDAQ:BACL), CEO Inncardio Inc., CEO Accura Pharma plc. Bernard is Founder and CEO of Sky Medical Technology, a medical bioelectronics technology company.  Sky Medical Technology has received funding via the Deepbridge Technology Growth EIS.

As an experienced business builder, James is Deepbridge’s Australasian General Manager. James works with entrepreneurs, young businesses and institutions in the region to provide access to Deepbridge’s unique management skill set and funding opportunities.

Prior to joining Deepbridge, James has been a Managing Director and strategist for numerous growth businesses and property management focussed organisations.

Ben is Investment Manager within the Life Sciences team at Deepbridge. Prior to this role, Ben had been the managing director of Touchpoint Service and commercial director of Telmenow the healthcare equipment focussed e-commerce platform. Ben has also been chief commercial officer at Now Healthcare Group, a leading telemedicine provider with its Dr Now app.

With a BA (Hons) in Management from the University of Manchester, Ben’s other corporate experience includes being commercial director at Possum, market leaders in the provision, installation and support of many types of electronic assistive technology.

Alison joined Deepbridge in February 2019 as Investment Manager, Life Sciences.  Alison works with prospective and existing life sciences investee companies as part of the Deepbridge EIS and SEIS propositions.

In addition to graduating from the University of Oxford with a BA in Biological Sciences, Alison brings corporate VC experience to the Deepbridge team.

James is an Investment Analyst in the Life Sciences team at Deepbridge. Prior to joining Deepbridge, James worked extensively within data analysis and reporting roles, most notably at DTCC Financial Services and The Global Travel Group. James will be working with prospective and existing life sciences investee companies, as part of the Deepbridge Life Sciences EIS and SEIS propositions.  

Katy is Investment Manager in the technology team at Deepbridge.  Prior to joining Deepbridge, Katy had been Investment Associate and subsequently a Senior Analyst with Syndicate Room.  Bringing years of experience of working with EIS qualifying growth-focused companies, and with a BA (Hons) from the University of Southampton, Katy works with Deepbridge’s portfolio of existing and prospective technology-based investee companies.

Fuchsia manages Deepbridge Syndicate, the online capital raising platform of Deepbridge Capital.  With a degree in Financial and Business Economics from the Newcastle University, prior to joining Deepbridge Fuchsia was Client Relationship and Business Development Manager at AngelNews, a leading venture capital focussed news service and national events company for private investors and the companies they invest in.  

With a wealth of experience in the venture capital sector, Fuchsia was also a co-founder and inaugural committee member of Greenshoots, the junior branch of the Enterprise Investment Scheme Association (EISA).

As Project Manager, Tony is responsible for identifying and managing projects within Deepbridge with a clear focus on the continuous improvement of internal systems and processes.  Tony is also responsible for identifying potential investments which may be appropriate for the Deepbridge Independent Investment Committee to review.  Tony has over 25 years project experience having carried out varied projects within companies such as Deloitte LLP, Matalan PLC and the airline BMI. Tony is a registered PRINCE2 certified practitioner

Sandie joined Deepbridge in April 2016 as Financial Accountant, following extensive experience in various Analyst, Financial and Management Accountant roles, including most recent experience with Merrill Lynch.

Sandie reports directly to Deepbridge’s Finance Director, overseeing the accountancy processes of Deepbridge and ensuring accounting standards are maintained to the highest level.

With over fifteen years of experience in financial services, Phillip leads the client services and administration function at Deepbridge; ensuring processes are adhered to and regularly reviewed as well as ensuring the clients receive a first-class level of service for the life of their investment.

Prior to joining Deepbridge, Phillip worked as a paraplanner and senior manager within advisory businesses and high-street name financial services providers.   Phillip’s most recent role prior to joining Deepbridge was as Head of Client Services for a community care company.

Phillip qualified from the University of Leicester with an LLB in Law.

As Head of Compliance. Peter has a wealth of experience in the financial services industry and ensures the highest possible compliance standards are met at all times. Peter ensures compliance with AIFMD, MIFID II and FCA guidelines, reviewing new business, approving financial promotions and monitoring investment processes. He also work closely with Kieran O’Gorman (Technical Partner) to ensure existing practises remain compliant across the Deepbridge business.

Terri is based at Deepbridge’s head office in Chester. Terri is a focal point for adviser enquiries and liaison between advisers and the Deepbridge administrative team. Terri ensures financial advisers and investors receive a first-class level of service. Prior to joining Deepbridge, Terri has enjoyed working across financial services and financial services recruitment.

Terri qualified from the Manchester Metropolitan University with a BA Hons in Social and Community Studies.

Charlotte is responsible for investor relations at Deepbridge, ensuring that clients experience the highest level of customer service. 

Charlotte has a wealth of experience in the financial services industry, with over a decade of experience within Private Banking with Barclays and latterly Coutts Private Banking.  Charlotte is a fluent French speaker and spent her early career working for Peugeot, in France, following graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from the American College in London.

Jamie has over 20 years’ experience within professional services, providing administrative support in conjunction with ensuring outstanding levels of customer service to clients, intermediaries and other professionals. 

Jamie’s responsibilities at Deepbridge are defined within a broad range of facilities duties and administrative support, working with the Accounts and Administration teams.

Ashley has over a decade of experience in providing professional administrative and client service support.  Ashley also supports the necessary parties in ensuring data management standards are maintained to a high level.  Having worked across the professional and public sectors, Ashley brings with her a wealth of experience in helping clients within a professional environment.  

Joe joined Deepbridge in 2018 as Apprentice Administration Assistant. Joe's works within the investor relations and administration team at Deepbridge, whilst also engaging with all areas of the business as part of his training and development programme.

Francesca joined the Deepbridge team in August 2019 and is responsible for overseeing all investor communications. She previously worked at Ingenious where she gained 4 years’ experience working on the commercial team for their VCT, EIS and SEIS products.

Francesca studied English and American Literature at the University of East Anglia and is currently studying for the Investment Management Certificate.

Working closely with Financial Advisers in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Northern England, Mike is responsible for ensuring advisers in these areas enjoy a first-class relationship with Deepbridge.

Mike has over 28 years’ experience in Financial Services distribution for a number of major life companies and investment managers; including at senior levels for the likes of Standard Life, Clerical Medical International and Scottish Life International. Mike’s pre-Deepbridge experience focussed on investment and tax efficient strategies, ensuring he knows the Deepbridge market and opportunities well.

With a wealth of experience in investments, tax efficient strategies and pensions; Simon’s role is to develop and manage relationships with intermediaries across the South West of England and South Wales.

Simon is a Chartered Member of the CISI, is DipPFS qualified and has worked, as a stockbroker or financial adviser, for various financial services organisations including St James’s Place, Edward Jones and Siddall’s.

With over a decade of experience working within the venture finance sector, Tom works closely with Deepbridge’s professional private clients to enable them to access propositions which are right for their specific needs. Prior to joining Deepbridge, Tom founded and managed regulated entities offering early-stage investment opportunities to business angels and sophisticated clients

As a highly-regarded investment management professional, with considerable experience of working closely with financial advisers, Anjali provides pro-active support to Deepbridge’s strategic partners across the UK.

With a BSc (Hons) in Business Management from Brunel University, and a Member of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (MCSI), prior to joining Deepbridge Anjali had been an investment manager for the likes of UBS, Close Asset Management and Charles Stanley.

Donna is responsible for supporting Deepbridge’s growing adviser community across North West England and North Wales. Taking a consultative approach, Donna helps advisers with product and planning information. 

Having studied economics at the University of Manchester, and latterly securing the EIS Diploma, Donna has over 25 years’ experience as a financial services professional, working with the likes of Aegon, Zurich and, most recently, Ingenious. 

Working closely with Financial Advisers across London and the South East of England, Katie is responsible for ensuring advisers in these areas enjoy a first-class relationship with Deepbridge.  Katie joined Deepbridge in 2015 following nearly five years at Mulbury Hamilton Tax Chambers as a senior relationship manager responsible for fund-raising initiatives. In 2015 Katie completed the EIS Diploma.

With over 25 years’ experience of working collaboratively with financial advisers, Matt provides assistance to Deepbridge’s adviser community across the North East of England and Yorkshire.

Matt’s previous experience includes working with the like of NPI, Sun Life, Ascentric and AXA. Matt joined Deepbridge in 2019, having most recently supported Deepbridge as an independent consultant. Matt’s considerable experience ensures advisers have access to a knowledgeable and proactive representative of Deepbridge.

Philip is a professional business consultant with a wealth of experience in the Financial Services sector.  With extensive knowledge of the financial advisory sector, Philip’s role with Deepbridge is to support our growing adviser community across central England.

With over two decades’ sector experience, prior to joining Deepbridge, Philip had previously developed and implemented client service platforms for advisory businesses and worked closely with a number of large advisory businesses to grow key areas of their business.

Steven joined Deepbridge in 2015 after 2 years with Pro Media Consultants, where he spent over two years as a relationship manager responsible for fund-raising and investor relations. He has experience of raising money for tax efficient vehicles, and in establishing relationships with HNW investors and IFAs in the UK. Steven holds a BA (Hons) in Business Management and in 2015 completed the EIS Diploma.

As Marketing Manager, Lewis is responsible for the planning and execution of day to day marketing activities. Prior to joining Deepbridge Lewis gained experience across a variety of businesses within the B2B and B2C sectors.

Lewis is an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing and holds an MSc in Management with Marketing and a BA Marketing, both from the University of Chester.

Ellie is currently working at Deepbridge as Marketing Assistant (Intern) on a 1-year sandwich placement, forming part of her Business Studies degree at John Moores University. As Marketing Assistant, Ellie supports the team to implement effective marketing communications activity across all digital and traditional channels whilst ensuring all communications are compliant.

Max is an Origination Executive at Deepbridge, sitting within the marketing function. Max will be looking at our dealflow side of the business, attending industry events and speaking with prospective investee companies regarding their funding requirements.

Paul is a freelance designer who works with Deepbridge in developing branding, web strategy and marketing collateral.  With over a decade of experience working in financial services, Paul has also worked with household names, charities, professionals, awards and luxury brands.