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Management Team
Mike Weaver - Chief Executive
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Phone: 08701 633 033 Email: weaver@beerandpartners.com An accountant by profession with over 25 years experience at Board level in PLC, consultancy, software, and Oil & Gas exploration and services sectors. As a consultant in the oil & gas sector, Mike has worked around the globe advising international PLCs on their business finance, growth and operational strategies. Already recognised as a leading expert in his field Michael went on to become a specialist in Venture Capital for this sector in the 1990's. In the late 1990’s he began to focus on early stage companies, advising entrepreneurs on business plans, business finance and starting a business. Mike joined Beer & Partners in 2004 as an Associate in the Thames Valley Region. He quickly became one of the firm's top performers, combining his knowledge of capital investment with Beer’s investor database and successfully arranging funding for business opportunities . After three years, Michael became Chief Executive in 2007. |
Martin Atkinson - Non-Executive Director
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Phone: 01892 863579
Email: atkinson@beerandpartners.com A career banker with considerable experience in capital markets and corporate banking as well as the middle market commercial banking sector. Joined Beer and Partners in 1997 and has been involved in many transactions across a wide range of industry sectors. He is one of the firm's property specialists. He is a shareholder in the firm and a Board Director. |
Simon Hunt - Non-Executive Director
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Simon Hunt qualified as a chartered accountant with KPMG and was a partner for 11 years in Birmingham office. He left to become finance director (later joint managing director) of ACT, a software and services group, later becoming finance director of other publicly quoted IT companies, including Anite. In the past few years he has invested in early stage companies, achieving an IRR in excess of 50% on nearly 40 investments. He became a director of Beer & Partners earlier in 2008 |
Brian Mattingley - Non-Executive Director
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A company director with over 20 year's experience, latterly specialising in the Gaming and Leisure sector and is currently Vice Chairman of 888 Holdings PLC. Brian previous experience includes retail and insurance. As Group Finance and Strategy Director of Gala Group Plc, Brian was responsible for the acquisition of several Bingo and Casino chains and launched the Gala Interactive Online business. In 2003 Brian was appointed Chief Executive of Gala Regional Developments Ltd, a new joint venture company owned by Gala and Harrahs Entertainment Inc formed to develop and operate large style casinos. Joining the Board of Beer & Partners in 2008 Brian brings a unique insight into developing businesses and managing both mergers and acquisitions. Brian is an active member of the team who continues to make a significant contribution to the firm's development. |
Zena Meyer - Company Secretary
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Phone: 08701 633 033
Email: meyer@beerandpartners.com Former Head of a specialist creative division of Cap Gemini focussing on multi-channel user experience, with particular focus on digital channels, Zena joined Beer & Partners in 2003 as an associate before quickly becoming Regional Director for London. She is now responsible for a range of new initiatives being launched by the Company including wider market facing strategy and rolling out new initiatives for business growth and expansion. Entrepreneurial, with a strong focus on strategic direction she is an experienced Director with a track record of delivering business growth and has particular strengths in online/ digital media and financial services. Zena is also Chairman and Board director of Kazzum children's theatre company-creators of playful theatre and participative arts for young people, using art forms that reflect international influences. |
Rod Beer - Operations Manager
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Phone: 08701 633 033 Email: beer@beerandpartners.com Roderick Beer has worked with Beer & Partners for over 5 years. As Operations Manager, Rod's main function is supporting our colleagues across the UK and actively developing better ways to help you, the customer. Rod has a wealth of experience in recognising the financial needs of SME's and a detailed knowledge of what Business Angels look for in investment opportunities. Rod's enthusiastic approach to helping companies present their ideas in an effective manner, coupled with an excellent knowledge of the SME Investment market make him an invaluable member of the Beer & Partners Management Team. |
Jay Fisher - Head Office Administrator
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Phone: 08701 633 033 Email: fisher@beerandpartners.com Jay Fisher joined Beer & Partners in September 2008 as our Head Office Administrator. Jay’s main functions are to make sure that the office runs a little smoother by being the first port of call for most of our enquiries, from suppliers to fund seekers and prospective investors. Apart from talking to you, keeping our records up to date, maintaining the website and assisting with running our events, she still finds the time to keep everyone and everything as organised as possible! |
Jane Beer - Events and Marketing
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Phone: 08701 633 033 Jane Beer has been involved with Beer & Partners since its formation. Jane is best known by the outside world for her energetic approach to organising and running our Investor Fairs. Apart from the bi-annual Fairs, Jane works closely with all our colleagues to ensure we provide our clients and investors with events throughout the year that they find useful and pleasurable. An invaluable member of the team, and a whizz at making sure things run smoothly. |
Simon Webber - Compliance Manager
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Email: swebber@beerandpartners.com Simon has been with Beer & Partners in various capacities since 1999. In March 2007, he became the firm's Compliance Officer and, being located in Manchester, is the only member of the central team based outside our City offices. Simon has advised several investment funds on compliance and serves on the Boards of a Non-Executive Director placement agency, a 4,500 square foot business incubator, and a start up investment house. He has a BA and BSc, both with honours, and a Masters from Manchester University. He was a founding member of a regional committee for the Institute of Directors and is a Trustee of Manchester's largest charitable grant-maker, giving over £5m a year to community projects around the city. |