New Management and Advisors
Edward Stoddart – Chief Executive
Edward has worked in the leisure industry for over ten years in several different countries. He has worked on various commercial projects and his experience lies in the implementing of change to create increased sales and efficiency to businesses.
He has worked for companies such as Arena Leisure PLC, Clubhaus PLC and Namco Operations as well as working as a freelance consultant. Ed has a great knowledge of venues and the sports and leisure markets.
Compton Hellyer – Non-Executive Chairman
Compton Hellyer brings a wealth of business experience to the company. He founded and then chaired Sporting Index for more than ten years (the leading spread betting firm in the UK) and now is the non-executive chairman of several small companies. He has a great knowledge of sport in general, especially horse racing.
Peter Bickmore - Non-Executive Director
Peter has been involved in horse racing for over 30 years as a bloodstock insurance broker. He was Managing Director of the British Bloodstock agency plc from 1992-1996. He has been a consultant to Stuart Canvas Products for over 10 years with specific responsibility for promoting the company's interest in the horse racing and equestrian worlds.
Nick Pocock - Non-Executive Director
Nick has been involved in cricket for many years both as Captain of Hampshire CCC (1980-1984) and in the off season as Consultant to Independent Schools for the provision of artificial services and cricket covers. As a member of the MCC Committee, Nick is now involved in strengthening cricket in both schools and clubs and is keen that they enjoy the very best facilities possible.
Alan Mills – Tennis Consultant
Alan Mills CBE has been a consultant to Stuart Canvas Products for over 15 years. As the Wimbledon Championship referee for over 20 years he is one of the great names in tennis. His reputation on the ATP tennis circuit (as well as outside) is second to none and he adds vast experience, knowledge and value to our team.
Tom Jameson – Cricket Consultant
Tom Jameson has been a sports consultant with Stuart Canvas for 8 years, having previously worked in the golf trade. He specialises in cricket, having played for Durham University, Cambridge University and Warwickshire in his early years, and since then has played and administered in club cricket in the Midlands.
Jeremy Warren – South of England and Tennis Consultant
Jeremy is our special project consultant. After a distinguished career in the Army and then in the City, he brings his experience and knowledge of project management to our team. Jeremy also supervises our tennis clients.