Meet The Board
Jeff Andrews is an experienced operations leader with more than 35 years in the investment and technology sectors, including the start of his career at NASA. He has a strong track record of working with boards, trustees, and senior executives on strategic management information, decision-making, performance management, and corporate governance. In addition to his professional background, Jeff serves as a director and trustee of several local charities in Southeast England.
Alyshia Harrington Clarke is a local resident in Epsom, she leads Strategic Policy at Pensions UK. Prior to that, Alyshia spent more than seven years at the Financial Conduct Authority, focused on asset management and wider trading and investments, also working on the Asset Management Market Study. Prior to this she was a Supervisor in Investment Management Supervision, investigating insider trading and market manipulation. She brings a wealth of experience in governance, finance and strategic planning.
Martin Leatherdale is an experienced property and commercial leader with more than two decades in retail, real estate, and investment. He currently serves as a Director and Retail & Real Estate Manager at Lambert Smith Hampton, where he oversees strategic management, operational delivery, and client engagement. He holds a BA (Hons) in Retail Management from Bournemouth University and has continued to develop expertise in governance, performance management, and stakeholder engagement.
Carolina Starre is the owner of Spiritual Quest, an independent wellbeing and retail business based in Epsom. Having lived here all her life, Carolina is connected to the community and passionate about contributing to Epsom’s vitality and well-being. Carolina has created a welcoming high-street space offering ethically sourced crystals, spiritual tools, gifts and holistic services, alongside workshops, talks and events designed to promote calm, connection and personal growth. Carolina actively supports local businesses and champions mindful living, sustainability and community wellbeing, believing that thriving high streets are built on connections to the community as much as commerce.
Damian Williams is an experienced restaurant operations leader with nearly 30 years in the quick-service restaurant sector. He currently serves as a Franchisee Supervisor at Flywheel Operations, where he oversees multiple McDonald’s sites, leads high-performing field teams, and drives operational performance. He is recognised for his expertise in leadership, operations, and team development, as well as for building inclusive, high-performing teams and advancing community engagement.
Selcuk Devecioglu is an experienced leader in hospitality with over 30 years of experience. He has been with Wetherspoon for the past 20 years and has managed The Assembly Rooms—Epsom’s iconic pub—for the last seven years. Selcuk also serves as Chair of Epsom Pubwatch and represents the hospitality trade within the Epsom BCRP (Business Crime Reduction Partnership) group.
Neil Dallen MBE, is a long-standing resident of Epsom and a local Councillor. He is passionate about the success of the Town Centre. In addition to local retail experience Neil has successfully managed multi-million pound projects, holding senior management roles in large companies and in 1996 started his own business based in Epsom. Neil’s professional career was based on project management and trouble shooting in the IT industry. He is also a director and trustee of numerous local charities.
Meet The Team
Karen Pengelly
BID Manager
Karen Pengelly has worked in Town Centre and BID Management for many years. With a strong marketing, project management, events and communications skillset, she has approaches everything with a positive ‘can do’ approach. Karen chairs the Surrey BIDs grouping and is passionate about finding innovative ways to support high streets and the businesses based in them.
Dave Hegarty
BIDs Business Crime Reduction
Dave Hegarty manages the BIDs Business Crime Reduction Partnership. He was a Police Officer for 30 years, working in the Metropolitan and City of London Forces. Dave manages Epsom’s Disc system, liaises with Businesses, licensed premises and Surrey Police.
Paul Taylor
Social Media and Events Manager
Paul Taylor has been working with the BID since 2017, bringing extensive local knowledge and strong connections throughout Epsom’s business community. He manages Go Epsom’s social media channels and is spearheading the expansion onto TikTok. A familiar face at BID events, Paul is committed to showcasing local businesses and fostering community engagement. Contact him to promote your business and to discuss BID support.
If you wish to contact any of the board members or the team, please email us, CLICK HERE