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Our People
Three continents. 80 global regions. 35 languages.
Our Team
Trust. Expertise. Collaboration.
Our diverse team is a unique blend of people with international manufacturing, retail and enforcement experience, working together towards a common goal: to protect clients and consumers around the world, through clear and accurate product information.
We know what we stand for and, guided by our shared values, we work side by side with our clients to interpret, translate and apply the law in a way that end consumers will understand.
James Post
Managing Director
My aim when we established Ashbury was to deliver simple solutions to the complex challenges of global labelling compliance as well as creating a happy working culture, where people feel appreciated, supported and empowered. Today as the leader of this growing and thriving business, I am delighted that we still adhere to that original philosophy; it is my biggest achievement since starting the business.
Zoe Jordan
CEO
At Ashbury I am responsible for the company's continued expansion, supporting businesses to launch products with total compliance confidence. My broad food industry experience has given me a sound grasp on the commercial and regulatory challenges of today. I rely on my creative and 'can do' approach to build long term partnerships with clients, offering smart project management and practical solutions.
Jade Collins
Technical Controller - Manufacturing & International
I love working with people to find a solution that works for everyone, ranging from simple day-to-day challenges, or working on changing a process with a client that delivers our service that better meets their needs. My background is in trading standards, and I have a degree in Investigation and Consumer Law. At Ashbury, my focus is all on driving quality, and efficiency for our manufacturing and international clients.
Mario Leone
International BDM Regulatory & Compliance Services
I've spent my career working in the food industry across Europe in account management business development functions. My career has been devoted to building strong commercial relationships with retailers and exporters built on trust and my commitment to finding the right solutions for them. At Ashbury my ambition is to help clients face the challenges of an ever changing market environment so they can continue to grow globally.
Bharti Gorania-Wood
Product Information Team Lead
Having joined Ashbury in 2016, I am lucky enough to manage our skilled team of regulatory advisors, each bringing with them a wealth of experience and knowledge from across the industry. Prior to this I spent 28 years as Trading Standards Officer for local authorities. As well as food product compliance, I specialise in non-food including cosmetics, household goods, baby care and even paints. I provide risk-based, commercially sound and practical solutions to the needs of our clients.
Amanda Hayden
Account Director
I've been with Ashbury for over a decade, gaining experience in various roles that have prepared me to become the Account Director for a major client.
In my current position, I manage a team of 12 direct reports and work closely with the Account Management Team, the client and two artwork houses. Together, we ensure that a high volume of specifications, artwork and dot com checks are delivered accurately and on schedule. Additionally, I handle numerous queries to keep everything running smoothly.
Danielle Clifford
Senior Regulatory Advisor - UK Retail
I have 8 years’ experience in the food industry, working on micro lab testing, specifications and artwork. I ensure both large and small retail brands are compliant with legislation, guidance and customer codes of practice. At Ashbury it is my role to provide clear advice and solutions to our clients by staying up to date with the latest regulations so that accurate and trustworthy product information is available to consumers.
Kishen Dhokia
Finance Manager
I've been with Ashbury for 9 months, bringing with me over 7 years of experience from an accountancy practice and a role in industry at Canary Wharf. My days are diverse, often involving liaising with auditors, analysing financial data and implementing strong financial controls to minimise risk.
I am a member of the ICAEW, a global body supporting chartered accountants. One of my proudest achievements at Ashbury has been managing our first audit, which resulted in a clean audit report. I thrive on collaborating with my team and other departments to achieve our business goals.
Mandy Farmery
Senior Regulatory Advisor - UK Retail
I have over 25 years of technical experience working with food manufacturers and the major retailers in the industry. Since joining Ashbury in 2013 I have continued to build and refine my knowledge in specification writing and systems, artwork approval and regulatory advice. I welcome the variety of projects I advise on at Ashbury and enjoy solving the unique challenges they present.
Alex Gibson
Business Development Team Leader
Since joining Ashbury in 2013, I have worked in business development, discovering client needs and helping them on their journey to achieve regulatory compliance. My team are your first point of contact at Ashbury, we work with you to discover solutions to your labelling challenges so you can get your product labelling right first time.
Natalie Leach
UK Retail Controller
I have a breadth of knowledge in bringing new products and concepts to market gained from over 10 years' experience within food retail and manufacturing. I oversee all of Ashbury's UK retail partners, working with our accounts team to anticipate and adapt to the changing needs of our client and helping them to overcome any challenges so they can deliver products to market in a compliant and efficient way.
Anna Maria Bautista
Business Development Coordinator
I have years of experience in customer service, administrative and operational involvement from different work cultures and countries. My responsibility at Ashbury is to provide exceptional customer service by communicating solutions to client queries in a timely manner. I aim to confidently deliver results and create positive relationships with clients.
Rebecca Kaya
Senior Regulatory Advisor - UK
As a Senior Regulatory Advisor, I help clients to have confidence in their compliance by providing practical advice across the food chain - from the point of primary production, to final product labelling. I have dedicated over 17 years' of my career to keeping end consumers safe, working in trading standards, at border control posts for imported food and feed, as well as at points of entry into the UK for non-food products in Sanitary Controls and Market Surveillance.
Annina Halvorseth
Regulatory Advisor - Nordic
In 2021, I joined the Ashbury team as Regulatory Advisor for the Nordic markets. With 6 years of acquired expertise in product information in the EU and Nordic markets, I support clients with compliance for a successful product launch, including formulation and artwork checks, regulatory translations and tailored regulatory advice. In my role, there is always something new to learn, such as regulatory developments or a new product category, which makes my day-to-day work exciting and insightful.
Cathy Lane
Senior Regulatory Advisor - UK
I have 20 years’ experience in the food industry, starting in food manufacturing, before moving to retail where I worked as a food technologist for one of Irelands leading retailers. Since joining Ashbury I have been working with Irish and UK clients, giving technical advice on a wide range of categories, food and non-food. My aim is to take the complexity out of food law, providing our clients with simple and clear advice.
Ivet Kuchynova
Senior Regulatory Advisor - EU
I graduated with a master's in chemistry and technology of foodstuff. I have been in Ashbury for 7 years and my focus is on project delivery lead, making sure the quality and scope of our clients needs is delivered on time and in full. I work closely with EU and non-EU advisors to provide clear, simple and customised advice to our clients with my expertise being in the regulatory frameworks of the Czech, Slovak and Slovenian markets.
Christian Sammut
Key Account Manager
I joined Ashbury in 2020 as a Key Account Manager, after years of managing global clients in the advertising and language industries. My focus is on international retail, which keeps my days varied, as I work to nurture client relationships and take on new challenges.
With a global outlook shaped by studying in the US and working in Germany, I'm passionate about helping clients succeed.
Kayleigh Lieberman
Senior Regulatory Advisor - US
I have worked at Ashbury for 6 years, coordinating with the internal Ashbury UK and US teams and also clients. I complete regulatory reviews and keep up to date with market and industry updates. I love being part of a team that is so dedicated to providing high-quality, easy to understand and comprehensive information to our clients. I like to be involved in client communication before a project begins to help me fully understand what the client is looking for and help us to meet their expectations and deliver the most valuable information to them.
Janet Dalzell
Senior Regulatory Advisor - UK
My 30 years of experience in food regulatory and technical roles is invaluable in providing clear answers to client's queries. My background covers all foods but particularly botanicals, produce, dairy and beverages, in addition to which I have a keen interest in sustainability. I enjoy the dynamic nature of regulations and the opportunity to build my knowledge, interpret them and present information to clients in a concise, accessible format.
Louise Constanti
Senior Account Manager
I joined Ashbury in 2013, progressing to Senior Account Manager for our largest client. With a psychology degree and experience from the Marks & Spencer graduate scheme, I bring a unique perspective to client relationships.
My role involves coordinating teams, managing forecasts and solving challenges, with key achievements in identifying growth opportunities and securing revenue-boosting meetings.
Bethany Andrews
Account Director
I've worked at Ashbury for 6 years, starting as a retail-based account manager, moving to International retail, business development and, most recently, account director. I love that I'm trusted across the company and that I get to be part of an industry I love so much and that Ashbury is happy to support my growth and curiosity. I'm proud of my relationships and reputation within the business, the basis of our work relies on good relationships and communication internally and externally.
Janita Patel
Operations & Data Manager
I've been with Ashbury for over 12 years, following experience as a Specification Technologist in food manufacturing.
With a Food Science degree and pastry chef training, I focus on process optimisation and data quality in the Operations Team. My role involves managing CRM systems and data-sensitive tasks. I love collaborating across teams and am proud to be trusted with key processes, ensuring requests are efficiently analysed, completed and simplified.
Edward Round
Marketing Manager
I recently joined Ashbury, bringing with me a decade of experience in marketing across B2B, B2C and SAAS sectors, including finance, insurance and software.
My role as Marketing Manager involves managing Ashbury's market positioning and promotional strategies. I work closely with the Business Development and Sales Teams on tasks ranging from targeted outreach campaigns to creating brand collateral. I thrive on the blend of creativity and analytics that marketing offers, using both to drive successful campaigns and data-driven decisions.
John Hatcher
IT Transformation Manager
I joined Ashbury in March 2023 as IT Transformation Manager, with 18 years of diverse tech experience, from helpdesk roles to tech support for specialised equipment such as Bomb Disposal Robots and Submarines.
I'm currently leading the development of a new ERP system to transform our Operations and Support Teams. I love working with every department, simplifying tech challenges and making processes smoother. My commitment to accessibility and fairness earned me the Ashbury Simplicity Award in 2023, which I'm very proud of.
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