Affiliates

Dimitrios joined the Growth Hub as a Supply Chain Specialist in May 2024 after working for the Energy Systems Catapult as a Digital & Data Consultant. With a decade of experience in developing digital products and services across the energy, nuclear, railway, automotive, and manufacturing sectors, he is passionate about supporting SMEs in their transformation journey. Dimitrios has successfully managed and delivered projects for clients including Rolls Royce, Renishaw, and Fiat-Chrysler.

Yunus joined the Growth Hub as a DTS on the Made Smarter Programme in April 2024. With over 9 years of experience in the automotive sector specialising in wiring harness production and supply for customers like JLR and INEOS, He has honed his skills as a key customer account manager. Additionally, has diverse experience in Travel & Tourism and the food industry, providing him with a comprehensive understanding of end-to-end business production and exceptional customer service.

Jeremy brings over 40 years of expertise in the commercial sector, primarily in sales and marketing. He's adept at crafting innovative sales strategies and carving out unique market routes. While his focus is on business finance, he's also left his mark in golf and advertising. He played a pivotal role in scaling a startup to a £15 million turnover in four years. Beyond corporate ventures, he showcases his entrepreneurial spirit, having founded, owned, and sold a successful financial business. He's also a qualified business mentor.

Starting in May 2024, Connor is one of the Growth Hub Group, and quickly growing Marketing team, newest members. Connor is a recent graduate from Coventry University, where he studied Advertising and Marketing for three years after studying digital communication at college. Connor has decided to stay in the busy city after moving from Hertfordshire after starting University. He is keen to build experience, pursue his passion and learning in the marketing industry and get involved with all the events and projects that the C&W Growth Hub accommodate and attend.    

Jana joined the CW Growth Hub in January 2024, after graduating from MA Global Journalism and Public Relations at Coventry University. Originally from the Czech Republic, she has arrived in Coventry in 2019 to study BA in English.

Jana has had a passion for art and design from an early age. Not only does she support the Growth Hub in administrative tasks, but she also supports the design, production and distribution of marketing material. She also regularly updates the CW Growth Hub’s website and social media with new content.

Kat joined the Growth Hub in September 2023 after working at a well-established PR company in Coventry, where she completed her level 2 and 3 in Business and Administration. In 2019, Kat won the Coventry and Warwickshire First, Young Professional Award for Apprentice of the Year in Coventry and Warwickshire.

Kat has been event coordinator for Coventry and Warwickshire Champions since September 2020 where she helped lead the events from online back to face-to-face meetings, following lockdowns and has helped the membership grow and reach a wider audience within the region.

Andy joined the Growth Hub in October 2022, after two years at Coventry & Warwickshire Local Enterprise Partnership, as Strategy & Analytics Executive Officer.

Before joining CWLEP Andy held partnership roles at both the University of Warwick and Coventry University. Prior to these the bulk of his career was spent leading the research, insights, and analysis team at Warwickshire County Council, promoting the use of data, insights, and evidence within the council and across local partners in Coventry & Warwickshire.

Shilpa joined the team as a Data Executive in November 2023. She completed her graduation in Computer Science and Engineering and started her career as a Quality Analyst, accumulating around 2 years of expertise. Later, she completed an apprenticeship in Customer Service, achieving level 2 proficiency. Along with her apprenticeship, she worked as a Data Quality Apprentice for the NHS.

Outside of work, Shilpa likes to spend time with her friends and family. Being passionate in cooking, she treats her kitchen as a canvas where she unleashes her culinary creativity.

Following on from various successful project placements at the University of Warwick, including the Eutopia Alliance programme, the Teacher Researcher Network, and the Institutional Teaching and Learning Review, Sebastian joined the Growth Hub in August 2023.

Kelly started work as Legal Assistant in the late ‘90’s for law firms in both Coventry and Birmingham, concentrating mostly on family law. In 2011, she moved to an Executive Recruitment firm who were based in London but were opening a Coventry office, where she was based and initially took on the role of PA to the Managing Director and Director, and also assisted several Consultants based both in London and Coventry, being the first point of contact for both internal and external colleagues, dealing mostly with the Public Sector.