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MEET THE TEAM

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Jonpaul Heron

Adviser

I'm a Programme Manager and Business Adviser with over 25 years of experience in Commercial Banking and Business Management. Throughout my career, I’ve led a wide variety of complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives and delivered numerous business support and improvement projects. I take pride in my ability to manage change from the ground up—seeing things through from concept to completion—while building strong, lasting relationships with clients along the way.
 

One principle I always stand by in business is: "Failing to plan is planning to fail." It’s simple, but it rings true in every project I’ve worked on.
 

A quote that resonates with me is from Demosthenes: "Small opportunities are often the beginning of great achievements."
I’ve seen this play out many times in both business and life.

Outside of work, when I'm not spending time with my family, you’ll find me involved in basketball. I used to play professionally for Sunderland and Newcastle, and now I continue to stay close to the game as a British Basketball referee in the Super League, both here in the UK and across Europe.

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Phil Davidson

Adviser

I have over 25 years experience in Project Management. Working in a range of diverse organisations, from large financial institutions, central & local government, industry and business support. I project managed the pilot and subsequent establishment of a new Virgin Group company – Virgin StartUp, helping entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses.

My top tip for business is providing excellent service to your customers is crucial to gaining their loyalty and retaining their business.

 

Two of my favourite business quotes are:

 

“Your most unhappy customers are your greatest source of learning” – Bill Gates.

 

“Do not be embarrassed by your failures, learn from them and start again” – Sir Richard Branson.

 

Outside of family and work, my main interest is sport particularly football, rugby and cricket. Regrettably, just watching these days!

 
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