MEET THE TEAM

There’s a dynamic and enthusiastic team at Love Wimbledon, committed to improving Wimbledon Town Centre.

Penny Alexander

HELEN CLARK BELL

Chief Executive

Helen leads the Love Wimbledon team to ensure BID objectives are delivered successfully. She reports to the Love Wimbledon Board on all 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.”

Get in touch helencb@lovewimbledon.org

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.”

SALLY WARREN

Strategic Marketing Adviser

Providing direction and advice on marketing, research, communications and placemaking. Sally has led the marketing team overseeing events, digital, comms and 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.”

JENNIFER WATTERS

Marketing & Events Manager

Jennifer leads on the marketing campaigns and events for consumers and businesses, working across all marketing channels. She has a knack for building relationships, helping people to feel engaged and inspired about where they live, work and play.

She says: “Wimbledon Town Centre is a vibrant community to live and work. From theatre performances to dining out, family activities and exciting events, there’s no shortage of things to do. I enjoy showcasing all that Wimbledon has to offer.”

ANISHA THAKUR

Communications Executive

Anisha leads on our regular communications, managing newsletters, website content and social media channels. She enjoys finding new and innovative ways to communicate with the people of Wimbledon, whether its via a business-spun story, or an inspiring post to encourage community spirit.

Anisha says, “The ideas and information that we communicate, help to keep visitors, residents and businesses well-informed of what is happening in Wimbledon.”

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. His knowledge of our CMS is unrivaled and through this he keeps tabs on all our activity.

Keith says “My role includes helping businesses with any day to day enquiries whilst working across all of our initiatives and events.”

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 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.”

LOVE WIMBLEDON – A BID FOR BUSINESSES

If you want to get a feel for some of the services, improvements and benefits we offer please our Annual Report.

Annual Report