Meet the amazing team behind Grow London Local

Grow London Local is the one place to get free access to all the support you need to help grow your business.

Want to know more about us and what we do? Let us introduce ourselves.

How our Business Support Managers can help you

While there's so much business support online, sometimes all you need is to speak to someone who knows exactly how to help.

Our Business Support Managers are ready to help your business. Why not get in touch today to book a free consultation? Our team is here to listen to the challenges you're having and to help you find the right support. That means you can focus on doing what you love: running your business.

The team

Here are the people you'll meet.

• Francis H spends much of his time helping young people get into higher education. With a background in business growth, he knows what makes small business owners tick – and what will help you thrive. He's fluent in Bengali and speaks Hindi and Urdu.

• Having dedicated years to helping struggling people find employment, Geoffrey wants to continue his personal mission to make meaningful change. He's ready to connect with you and use his vast knowledge and experience to support your small business. Geoffrey also speaks Ga.

• Born and raised in the city, Joshua is a proud Londoner and appreciates the value that small businesses bring to their communities. He's excited to work with founders like you and find ways for your London business to go from strength to strength.

• Entrepreneurial Leeanne has worked on a number of business support programmes over the years, and loves to get involved in the community. She's eager to share her knowledge and experience with small business owners throughout the borough. Leeanne also speaks Shona.

• Experienced adviser Marie-Francoise has a long track record of helping businesses expand and grow. She's spent large parts of her career working in other countries but she's now setting her sights on the amazing small businesses across north London. Marie-Francoise also speaks French and German.

• Since university, business management graduate Danny has been putting everything he's learned into practice. He wants his home city of London to be a leading place for small business and he's waiting to help you with your business ambitions too. Danny also speaks some Polish.

• Edwina believes strongly in the importance of helping businesses develop and has devoted her career to it. She has a vast amount of experience to draw on and, as a long-time business coach, will know exactly what approach to take with your business. Edwina speaks a little Spanish.

• With more than a decade working in events and tourism, Lai is ready to set her creative mind to helping small businesses like yours. A social butterfly, she's great at connecting with people – which is what running a business is all about. Lai also speaks Cantonese.

• With a talent in community and business development, Nick is excited to support Londoners with their businesses. He's as proud of London as you are – and dedicated to finding ways for your small business to have as much success as possible.

• Winnie brings a wealth of experience in supporting small businesses with their growth. With her great problem-solving skills, she'll help you with anything that's getting in the way of your business taking its next steps towards success. Winnie also speaks Cantonese and Mandarin.

• Kim has a wealth of experience providing services to the NHS, and plenty of insight to offer when it comes to customer service and sales. She'll work with you to identify how you can start selling more and find new ways to delight your own customers.

• Monowar is passionate about business development across east London. His impressive background includes consulting and advising London-based SMEs on ways to become more profitable and sustainable. He enjoys getting involved in the local economy and currently volunteers at Homerton Hospital. He also speaks Bangla.

• Darya has started a few businesses from scratch, so she understands what it's like to be a London founder – the highs and the lows. She sold her hospitality business last year and worked at PBC as a senior business adviser after graduating from the 10k Small Business Growth Programme run by Oxford University and Goldman Sachs. She also holds a Business Mentoring & Executive Coaching Diploma. Darya also speaks Russian and French.  

• As a business adviser and a successful entrepreneur, Francis O has helped businesses scale online and navigate challenges. He has also supported young, marginalised entrepreneurs, from idea stage to achieving critical milestones like Minimum Viable Product (MVP). He’s passionate about empowering others with a proven track record of supporting start-ups to reach their potential. Francis O also speaks Twi. 

• Jo has a professional background in international trade and can help you on your small business or entrepreneurial journey. She's originally from the Netherlands but now lives in Chiswick.

• A seasoned business development consultant, Bola brings a wealth of experience to the vibrant entrepreneurial landscape of London. As an American living in this dynamic city, she's on a mission to empower early-stage and established businesses.

• Frank has extensive experience in London's SME sector. His expertise is not just in guiding businesses but also in nurturing a thriving community with focus on growth and innovation. With a committed and strategic mindset, Frank is eager to collaborate and make a significant difference to how you access the available support. 

• Maria is passionate about supporting individuals in launching and growing their businesses. Her experience spans empowering new business starters and helping entrepreneurs achieve sustainable growth. Most recently, she worked across the field of skills development and career progression. Maria also speaks basic Greek.  

• Daryl has international work experience as a banker in Mumbai, Dubai and London. He’s a commerce graduate and holds professional qualifications in anti-money laundering, risk and project management. He strongly believes that good businesses are at the heart of a great city and a solution to most of the challenges it faces. Daryl also speaks Hindi and Konkani.

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