There’s a dynamic and enthusiastic team at Love Wimbledon, committed to improving Wimbledon Town Centre.
Helen Clark Bell – Chief Executive
Helen leads the Love Wimbledon team to ensure BID objectives are delivered and the Love Wimbledon board is briefed on activity, finance and results that affect all businesses and visitors to the town centre.
Helen says “It is a hugely varied and enjoyable role and covers every facet of the town centre from having a strategic vision for the future of Wimbledon through to the day to day operations.”
Keith Alexander – BID Assistant
Our database guru and heart of our team, Keith provides crucial information and team support and helps out at our events.
Keith says “My role includes helping businesses with any day to day enquiries whilst working across all of our initiatives and events.”
Sally Warren – Strategic Marketing Adviser
Providing direction and advice on marketing, research, communications and placemaking. Sally has led the marketing team creating popular events and a strong BID brand.
Sally says, “A key component of driving footfall is through strong marketing and improved customer experience – it’s a great town centre and eating out, going out, culture and shopping has never been better here.”
Danielle Sweeney – Consumer Marketing & Events Manager
Danielle leads on our consumer marketing and is editor of our popular ‘Our Wimbledon Magazine’. She’s an events master from hanging bunting across our streets to hiding giant pumpkins around town, she’s always up to something interesting!
She says, “I put our marketing ideas and visions into practice. Working on our events from initial concept to completion and seeing them enjoyed by so many in Wimbledon Town, is a wonderful feeling.”
Katie Owen – Marketing & Communications Manager
Katie leads on our marketing and communications, keeping you informed and up to date on our latest news and works to increase and improve BID Business networks and partnerships.
She says, “I’m here to build relationships with our businesses – after all, that’s who we are here to support.”
Kevin Gallagher – Operations Manager
Kevin is responsible for the operations and delivery of our key projects including business services and street management. He also provides the events team with essential practical support to ensure appropriate regulations are in place.
He says, “The projects we deliver improve both the look and feel of the town centre but also save many of our BID businesses money. It’s really good building up the relationship with retailers and offices in Wimbledon and getting them working together.”
Tom Ruffell – Town Centre Ranger
Tom patrols the town centre daily, reporting on various issues to keep the town centre clean, attractive and safe. He liaises with the local businesses on a day to day basis promoting our services and making sure the businesses are looked after as well as supporting our events.
He says, “I pride myself in building relationships with the businesses so that they can speak to me about any topics that are affecting them.”
Tracy Francis – Piazza & Market Manager
Tracy manages our monthly and Christmas markets and all the events / promotions that take place on The Piazza. She runs our successful Wimbledon Winter Wonderland delivering a day of fun for all the family.
She says, “Managing a variety of events on The Piazza helps to create a buzz in the town centre so that people enjoy visiting Wimbledon.”
The Love Wimbledon board
The Love Wimbledon Board is made up of representatives of the Wimbledon Town Centre business community. The diverse businesses represented include office headquarters, professional services, SMEs, retail, leisure and hospitality, culture, creative, health and beauty and night time economy.
The board meets quarterly to oversee the activity of the Executive Team. They provide strategic direction and approve the annual budget and delivery plan to improve Wimbledon for business.
The London Borough of Merton and the Metropolitan Police are also co-opted members of the board.
The current Board members are:-
Paul Harvey, Chair & Secretary – Morrisons Solicitors
Suzy Wood, Vice Chair – Centre Court Shopping Centre
Roy Bromley – Antoinette Hotels
John Tippett Cooper – Capsticks Solicitors LLP
Paul Wood – Elliott Wood
Stacey Raymond – Elys Department Store
Gareth Rees – Gem FS
Gina Conway – Gina Conway Aveda Salon and Spa
Diana Sterck (Ifill) – Merton Chamber of Commerce
Stephen Midlane – Polka Theatre
Rebecca Stockman – YMCA
James McGinlay (co-opted) – London Borough of Merton
Borough Commander (co-opted) – Metropolitan Police