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Our Team

Meet the team at Jarion – where innovation meets experience. As an elite startup incubator and investment vehicle, we pride ourselves on fostering an environment that's as dynamic as the entrepreneurs we nurture. Our collective ambition? To catalyse value based business growth for a brighter entrepreneurial future.

Tony Pickup

Tony Pickup

Co-Founder

Helping entrepreneurs with strong, scalable ideas who exemplify Jarion’s values, with access to our full suite of help, assistance, guidance, resources and funding.

Stephen Webster

Stephen Webster

Marketing Director

Provides strategic marketing direction to our portfolio. Brings extensive digital knowledge and a customer-centric focus to drive Jarion’s growth.

Jordan Howarth

Jordan Howarth

Development Director

Assisting entrepreneurs in refining and advancing their business ideas within Jarion, leveraging group expertise for growth and success.


Sandra Hamer

Sandra Hamer

Finance Officer

Sandra has over 40 years of experience in accounting, tax, and payroll. Known for her attention to detail, she ensures accuracy and dedication in everything she does.

Amanda Maguire

Amanda Maguire

Risk and Control Manager

A strong background in Risk and Compliance and undertakes responsibility for comprehensive risk management at Jarion Ltd. Developing frameworks which support business objectives and long term stability.

Helena Derbyshire

Helena Derbyshire

Accounts Assistant

Helena is Jarion’s Accounts Assistant and is responsible for assisting with many of the day-to-day tasks across the portfolio of businesses. Helena is dedicated and has a focus on accuracy and organisation.

Kyle Lord

Kyle Lord

Business Development Manager

Kyle supports sales strategy and commercial development across the Jarion portfolio. With extensive experience in revenue growth and team performance, he helps ventures build scalable sales functions that deliver long-term value

Atiyya Tailor

Atiyya Tailor

Brand Manager

Supports brand development across the Jarion portfolio. Combines FMCG experience with a customer-first mindset to shape brand strategies that drive engagement, clarity, and sustained commercial growth.

Richard Christie

Richard Christie

Co-Founder

Steering businesses to operational excellence with an unwavering commitment to integrity, quality, innovation, teamwork, and sustainable excellence.

Caroline Bradshaw

Caroline Bradshaw

Risk & Compliance Director

Oversees compliance across our portfolio, ensuring businesses and entrepreneurs adhere to regulations.

Jim Savage

Jim Savage

Digital Product Lead

Jim's design and web development journey began with the early internet. An entrepreneur at heart, he has founded or co-founded multiple ventures, driven by a passion for exceptional user experiences.

Iana Taran-Freitas

Iana Taran-Freitas

Financial Controller

Iana ensures accurate financial reporting and drives operational excellence across our companies. Her analytical skills and attention to detail strengthen the foundation of our business ventures.

Rebecca Morris

Rebecca Morris

Administrator

As Jarion's Administrator, Rebecca plays a key role in supporting the company's operations and compliance, ensuring precise documentation, strong organisational processes, and a focus on accuracy.

Andy Jones

Andy Jones

Sales Director

Andy directs commercial strategy and revenue performance across the Jarion portfolio. Drawing on deep sector expertise and a leadership style, he enables businesses to strengthen their sales infrastructure, unlock growth, and deliver long-term value.

Hussain Ali

Hussain Ali

Business Development Manager

Developing and executing sales strategies that drive growth, while fostering collaborative, high-performing environments that empower teams and deliver long-term value.

Andrew Champion

Andrew Champion

Managing Director

As Jarion's Group Managing Director, Andrew prioritizes supporting, developing and overseeing group businesses, leveraging our enterprise platform for transformative growth.

Alex Manfrin

Alex Manfrin

Finance Director

Guiding financial strategy, ensuring fiscal resilience, and driving economic value across Jarion's portfolio.

Emma Winstanley

Emma Winstanley

Risk & Control Manager

Emma leads risk and control initiatives at Jarion Ltd, ensuring robust risk management frameworks and compliance. Her expertise supports strategic decision-making and safeguards the company’s operations.

Peter Cropper

Peter Cropper

Head of Research

Peter has extensive operational, commercial and general management business experience at director and senior manager level. His experience has been gained across a variety of market sectors.

Julie Powell

Julie Powell

Bookkeeper

Julie is Jarion’s Bookkeeper and is responsible for many of the day-to-day accounting functions across the portfolio, she possesses strong organisational skills and a methodical working approach.

Danny Brooks

Danny Brooks

Head of Sales

Danny brings over a decade of senior experience across sales leadership, operations, and customer strategy. He works in close partnership with the Sales Director to deliver commercial growth and optimise performance across the group’s portfolio.

Aaron Marrs

Aaron Marrs

Campaign Manager

Delivers data-driven campaign strategy and execution across the portfolio. Combines performance marketing expertise with a results-focused mindset to drive measurable growth and commercial impact.

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Jarion Ltd is a Private Limited Company. Registered in England and Wales under Company Registration Number 10493796 at registered address Northern Assurance Building Albert Square, 9-21 Princess Street, Manchester, M2 4DN. Trading address: Strawberry Fields Digital Hub, Euxton Lane, PR7 1PS.

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