Ian Ferguson
Ian, the company’s Strategy and Development Director, has commercial and business development background in retail and consumer goods manufacturing. He started his retail career with Marks and Spencer and has been specialising in BIDs since they were introduced in the UK. Ian oversees the development and strategic overview of BIDs that pfbb UK works with. Ian holds an MBA from Leicester University and was Module Leader in MSc Competitive Marketing Strategy in De Montfort University Business School. He is on the Advisory Council for ATCM, a Fellow of the Institute of Place Management, a member of the BID Foundation and an Industry Expert on the Governments High Street Task Force.
Melanie Ferguson-Allen BSc. (Hons)
Melanie, the company’s Operations and Finance Director, has a commercial background and her past experience includes the management of events for the Royal Agricultural Society of England, a major grant strategy to develop and establish the Derby Cathedral Centre and the role of City Centre Management of Derby. Melanie, an expert in project management, marketing, sales , governance and BID finance, oversees the operational delivery and day to day projects of all the BIDs that pfbb UK work with.
Mark Mullen
Mark is the BID Operation Manager for the Northampton Town Centre BID. Mark has a background in retail store management.
Julia Horsman
Julia undertook the role of the BID Manager for Luton Town Centre for 2 years and is now the BID Engagment and Partnership Manager for Luton BID working alongside Jackie. Julia has a background in retail store management.
Jackie Flower BA (Hons) MA
Jackie managing our Luton BID in a maternity cover post and is now undertaking the role of BID Operation Manager for Luton BID , working alongside Julia. Jackie has a background in organising and managing large scale events and projects.
Brad Worley
Brad is the BID Manager for Cathedral Quarter Derby and St Peters Quarter Derby.
Brad works with Eve and the Rangers to deliver projects in accordance with the BID plan.
Brad has a vast background in hospitality and management.
Sean Griffin BSc (Hons), MSc
Sean is the BID Project Manager for Bracknell BID. With a background in architecture in the US and the UK and a strong interest in local economic development, Sean is working on a number of projects to re-establish Bracknell’s importance as an IT sector hub and support growth and investment in the area.
Alan Johnson
Alan is the BID Manager for Stakehill BID and has a strong background in Project Management from a career in the Army.
Eve Taylor
Eve is a Project Executive and works alongside Brad to deliver projects and initiatives in accordance with the Cathedral Quarter BID Business Plan. With a background in online marketing, Eve is also responsible for undertaking social media on behalf of the BID, increasing interaction and promoting the area.
Gemma Pindard BA (Hons), MA
Gemma is one of our Data Analysts interfacing directly with our Development Clients, and our Project Executvie for St Peters Quarter Derby
Gemma has a masters degree in Urban planning
Kimberley Herbert
Intially a Host for Northampton BID , Kimberly now works with Mark as BID Project Executive. Kimberley has a background in customer services.
Rory Lewis
Rory is the Project Executive for Bracknell BID and has a background in policing.
Pooja Sharda
Pooja works as Administrator/Bookkeeper supporting our company and our clients.
Charlotte Fearn BSc (Hons)
Charlotte is one of our Data Analysts interfacing directly with our Development Clients with a specific remit for the production of our Sales and Footfall monitoring reports for a number of BID clients around the UK