Meet the CPCA Growth Hub Team

Chris George – CPCA Growth Hub Manager

Chris is an experienced professional with over 30 years of knowledge and experience in sales and marketing within the public sector along with 15 years working for mainstream automotive manufacturers in the sub 10,000 fleet.

Chris George has delivered sustainable change in a vast range of industries, whilst constantly updating and developing core competencies and knowledge. Working in the Local Authority sector for the last 15 years has resulted in once failing territories becoming some of the best performing areas in the country, with excellent stakeholder engagement and a passion for premium delivery.

Out of work, Chris is a keen gardener, property restorer and enjoys reading.

Stuart Thomas – CPCA Growth Hub Business Advisor

Stuart started his working life initially working in, running, and eventually owning a chain of retail shops. He worked as a project manager for an international IT company, overseeing many IT projects for large corporate enterprises, as well as large public sector organisations.

Stuart has served as a director for an international timber trading company, and has also been a director of a local independent radio station, where he mentored a number of new staff. He spent some time as a secondary school teacher, teaching IT and business studies at both GCSE and A level. Stuart is a former Business Link advisor.

Ashleigh Jackson – CPCA Growth Hub Business Advisor

Ashleigh is a proven senior influencer and sales professional with more than 25 years’ experience in brand building and driving category growth within the private sector.

Ashleigh has a strong research background, alongside vast experience with sponsorship and corporate events management.

Her work has initiated good working partnerships within Local Authorities across Hertfordshire, Essex, Cambridgeshire and London. Ashleigh has also worked with many multi-national brands including KPMG, Barclays, EasyJet, British Airways, London Stansted Airport and Heineken.

Ashleigh is proud to enhance on the work here at the CPCA Growth Hub by supporting and building on many success stories for our entrepreneurs, start-ups and SMEs.

Away from the business, health and fitness is important to Ashleigh, being in the great outdoors, and enjoying fun times and relaxation with family and friends.

Liana Sanneh – CPCA Growth Hub Data Analyst

Liana Sanneh is a highly skilled professional with 15 years of experience in Executive Assistant and Office Manager roles. Throughout her career, she has garnered valuable experience working for companies such as Warner Bros, Daily Mirror, Aviva, AXA, and Microsoft..

In the last four years, Liana has transitioned into the role of an Analyst within the Local Authority, where she has enjoyed demonstrating her proficiency in reporting and data analysis.

Outside of the office, Liana enjoys spending time with her children, pursuing her passion for interior design, and experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen.