Meet The Team
Michael Stone - President
Jamieson Stone LLP
Michael is Principal at Jamieson Stone Chartered Accountants, a friendly firm of Chartered Accountants, registered auditors and trusted business advisers based at Oxford Circus and who specialise in the taxation affairs of individuals and small to medium sized businesses for over 20 years. Michael has been involved with the Chamber since 1997.
John Cripps - Deputy President
JCC - Business Development
John has been with the Chamber for over 10 years. His earlier career was spent at a number of firms involved in the Lloyd’s Insurance Market, and later in facilities management for a large City-based fund manager. He now has his own business development consultancy & is also a civil, commercial, and family mediator.
Jason Window - Co-Chair
Swingers Club
Having worked, lived and been involved in the Borough for the last 9 years Jason joins us from a long line of Business Development Roles including, The Roof Gardens, Inception Group, All Star Lanes and now Swingers Club. Jason was Chairmen of the Kensington Business Forum for 4 years before joining us at the KCCC. Jason’s venue contacts and local knowledge help and assist other members securing great venues for events.
Claire Fountain - Co-Chair
TWM Solicitors
Claire started her legal career as a Legal Executive and a Fellow of the Institute, qualified in 1999 and now has 33 years of experience in trusts of land and real estate law and practice. Claire lead the property department at Wheltons which merged then with TWM Solicitors LLP. She lectures at Guildford College on property practice and land law.
Nicolas Braud - Vice Chairman
The Lancaster Landmark Hotel
Nicolas joined the Chamber’s EC in 2018 while GM at Hotel Indigo, Kensington. He is now the Hospitality Development Manager for Waitrose and Partners, the food retail division of the John Lewis Partnership. A passionate and creative French leader who builds and leads diverse teams to solve customer problems, he delivers peak performance in the hospitality and retail sector.
Cllr Sidney Yankson - Executive Council
RBKC
Sidney was elected as Councillor for Redcliffe Ward in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in May 2022, where he is a member of the overview and scrutiny committee, vice-chairman of the audit and transparency committee and chairs the Transport Liaison Group. Sidney qualified as a barrister in Hong Kong specialising in banking and commercial law. Prior to that Sidney worked with businesses during his 17-year banking career.
Marisa Barrocas - Executive Council
The Park Tower Knightsbridge
Marisa is currently the Director of Sales & Marketing at the Park Tower Knightsbridge, A Luxury Collection Hotel. Famous for its stunning views across the London skyline, the hotel has been welcoming guests to the neighbourhood for almost 50 years. Marisa also sits on the Marriott Business Council Greater London and the hotels Serve 360 Committee, Marriott’s sustainability and social impact platform.
Vin Jauhal - Executive Council
Technology Consultant
Vin Jauhal has been a KCWCC Executive Council member since 2000, serving also as a former Chairman and President. He understands the challenges many businesses face and brings a wealth of experience, having exited his successful technology and cyber consultancy after 25 years. Vin enjoys helping and advising businesses with regards to technology, growth and security.
Sam Carpenter - Executive Council
Redmayne Bentley
Sam has been involved with the Chamber since 2016, He is currently an investment manager at Redmayne Bentley which provides personal investment expertise across a range of bespoke investment management and stockbroking services. He has previously been a management consultant working both in the UK and Australia, China and Singapore.
Brian Clifford- Executive Council
Bright Grahame Murray
Brian is an audit and advisory partner at Bright Grahame Murray, a 10 partner accountancy firm based in Kensington. He deals primarily with owner managed businesses, advising on statutory accounts, VAT, PAYE and tax planning. Brian’s aim is to make accountancy for clients as simple and cost effective as possible. Brian has been an active member of the Chamber since BGM moved to the Kensington in 2016, and away from work enjoys cricket, cooking, wine and gardening.
Adam Hyland- Executive Council
The Everyone Group
Adam is currently the Chief Commercial Officer at The Everyone Group and Director at Raisa's Barbers, with both businesses situated in the Westminster Borough. Adam has 7+ years experience working in the C-Suite and the Boardroom working with world leading executive coach René Carayol. Raisa's Barbers is an inclusive barbershop chain and notably won Best New Business at the 2023 KCW Business Awards.
Lucinda Jamieson- Executive Council
19 Advisory
Lucinda is a highly respected events and fundraising specialist with more than two decades industry experience.
With an impressive career working across diverse sectors, from politics and sport to global charities and high-end fashion brands, Lucinda’s work has always centred around the power of connection - whether that be through tailoring events in the private, corporate and charity sectors, or assisting philanthropists, brands, and charities with their philanthropic endeavours.
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Ian Ling- Executive Council
Everyone Active
Ian has worked in the Fitness and Leisure Industry for nearly 20 years. He is currently the Contract Manager with Everyone Active overseeing the partnership with Westway Trust in the North Kensington. He has worked for Everyone Active, who are the largest Leisure Operator of Local Authority facilities in the UK for 14 years, starting in his local gym in the same facility where he learnt to swim and where his children are now learning to swim! He has been part of the Chamber for 6 years.
Michael Ramlakhan- Executive Council
Timeless IMS
Michael is the MD and founder of Timeless IMS, who helps businesses and senior business professionals embrace managed technology solutions. His passion is all about helping business people, teams and organisations understand where they are, where they want to be, and then helping them get there with their technology.
Previously Michael worked in large international organisations within the technology space. Michael enjoys cycling, walking, and trying new sports.
Nicole Williams- Executive Council
The Strand Palace Hotel
Nicole is a dedicated and results-driven Management professional who has considerable sales and business development skills, leading teams in order to deliver improved levels of growth. Successful in implementing successful strategies and sales plans, with a track record of delivering improved customer retention. She applies a pragmatic approach to business planning with considerable focus on the customer and in delivering improved services.
Alicia Anderson
Client Relationship Manager
Alicia has worked in hospitality & events for over 20 years, in hotels & venues across London. She has been a cherished part of the Chamber team for over 2 years now. Alicia is well organised and focused, with a real passion for the industry and the success of the Chamber. She loves building long term business relationships and making sure that our members are well looked after!
Lisa Scott
Marketing Manager
Lisa has over 20 years of experience in PR & Marketing. As Marketing Manager at the Chamber of Commerce, she takes great pride in driving the Chamber's growth and nurturing relationships with local business owners. Lisa finds satisfaction in creating connections that play a pivotal role in the success and growth of these businesses. She also enjoys working closely with Alicia to organize networking events that bring members together and strengthen the community across our boroughs.
Ellie Ruddock
Events Team
Ellie plays a vital role as one of our dedicated event greeters for the Chamber business networking events. Ellie's presence is key in creating a welcoming atmosphere that enhances the overall experience for everyone involved. Ellie has been organising events in Chelsea for over 25 years.
Nissa Zerouki
Events Team