The Grange Shop@No 5

Mike is an experienced Chartered Construction Manager and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Building. Having trained as an Architect, Mike has worked in the building industry for almost 50 years, with major contractors and developers in both the private and public sectors. He has held senior posts at Construction Director and Managing Director level for housebuilders such as St George (Berkeley Group) and Laing Homes before moving into the public sector with Peabody, Southern Housing Group and A2Dominion. Having recently retired, Mike is able to bring his considerable commercial and development experience as well as over 20 years of Board experience to support the objectives of The Grange. He has previous served on the Boards of Guilford College and Mount Green Housing Association and is currently a Board member at Sapphire Independent Housing and the Chair of Trustee of a residential care home in Surrey.

Jeff has over 20 years of experience in health and social care. He is currently the Director of Information at the charity Change Grow Live, where he specialises in the use of data, analytics, and digital innovation to drive positive social change and improve outcomes. Jeff is married with two children and enjoys staying active outdoors.

Julie brings over 25 years of leadership experience from the global consumer goods sector, spanning Marketing, Innovation, and Commercial Strategy. Most recently, she held the position of Global Licensing Director, where she was known for her passion for developing talent and championing apprentice programmes. Deeply committed to supporting her local community, Julie also volunteers with the Surrey Young People’s Fund, helping support young people in Surrey gain access to education , training and employment opportunities that allow them to thrive. A lifelong resident of the Bookham area, Julie is married and the proud mum of two grown-up children — and one much-loved dog. When she’s not working or volunteering she enjoys gardening, cooking, and exploring the countryside on long dog walks.

Peter Cottrell worked in the insurance sector for over 35 years.  After leaving the City of London Business School he began his working life as an accountant.  After a brief spell with the Charity Commission, he joined C.E Heath a Lloyd’s insurance broker in 1977.  However, he has spent most of his career in insurance underwriting.  He was registered for many years with the FCA. He has formed and managed several successful start-up businesses both in Europe and U.S.A.  He has a long experience of managing clients and stakeholders in various companies and the financial processes and accounting management.  He has been a Governor of several schools in the inner London area, including as Chairman for a number of years. He served as a Trustee for a Global professional association of 35,000 members, eventually becoming its Chairman. Since leaving the Insurance sector he has been involved in the property technology sector.

He is married with four children, one of whom is a resident of The Grange Centre, and spends much happy time with his grandchildren. His broken nose bears witness to many years playing rugby at Blackheath, the Club where he now watches games.

Bob Hughes was Chief Executive of Sight for Surrey for 10 years and previously ran national organisations representing opticians. He is the County Councillor for Shere and a Guildford Councillor.

Fred is a qualified accountant who has worked in the NHS, Education and Charity sectors including Head of Finance at The Grange. He is now retired.