Meet the BID team
Maria Manion
Chief ExecutiveMaria is responsible for ensuring the BID company delivers against it's 5 year business plan.
Email: maria@watfordbid.co.uk Tel: 01923 919 981
Jill Farnsworth
Head of Operations & DevelopmentJill is responsible for the BID projects, communicating with levy payers and handling the contracts with outside organisations.
Email: jill@watfordbid.co.uk Tel: 01923 919 982
Glen Hempenstall
Marketing & Communications ManagerGlen manages the BID’s marketing and communications including the websites, social media networks, PR and promotional projects.
Email: marketing@watfordbid.co.uk Tel: 01923 919 983
Kara Mesiano
Business ManagerKara manages the BID Board, monitors data such as footfall counter reports, undergoes business visits, and is the first point of contact for any BID enquiries.
Email: kara@watfordbid.co.uk Tel: 01923 919 984
John Hattingh
Watford Business Against Crime Officer’John is responsible for managing the retail Business Against Crime scheme across the town. John works part time and spends his time working with the retail businesses, and can be found at either the Police station or the BID office
Email: john.hattingh@herts.pnn.police.uk Tel: 07732 009438
Get in touch with the Watford BID team
Email: enquiries@watfordbid.co.uk Tel: 01923 919 989
Visit their offices
5 Kings Court
153 Lower High Street
Watford
WD17 2ER
Meet the BID board members
Vicki Costello
intu
Chair
Bio coming soon...
Kwame Tefe
JD Wetherspoon
Kwame has worked for Wetherspoons for over 22 years. He joined the company as a cleaner in November 1991 and worked his way through the ranks to Area Manager Role before settling down as the Pub Manager, his preferred role.
He has been in his current position for over 18 years. His qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in Geography and Resource Development and a Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management.
Gary Foley
Watford Leisure Centre - Central
Gary has over 12 years’ experience in leisure management across private & public sectors. He has held a number of senior management roles including positions at LA fitness and Hertsmere Leisure, He moved to Watford as General Manager in 2015 and was part of the team at Everyone Active who secured a second term contract with Watford borough council.
He holds a Diploma in Sports and Leisure Management & is a Member of the Chartered institute of Management of Sport & physical activity.
Maria Manion
Watford BID Ltd
Maria Manion is the Chief Executive. Maria will be responsible for ensuring the BID company delivers against its 5 year business plan.
Chris Luff
Watford & West Herts Chamber of Commerce
Bio coming soon...
John Gautrey
Citiparks
Bio coming soon...
Daniel Berko
Aspect Property Group Limited
Vice Chair
Daniel is a Director and Shareholder at Aspect Property Group Limited, a local privately run family property company , where he has acted as Head of Property for the past 10 years. Daniel has been busy buying and managing Aspect's UK-wide commercial property portfolio. The Group has a particularly strong focus on the High Street retail investment market and is currently playing a very active role in a number of projects that are key to the regeneration of Watford Town Centre.
Prior to joining Aspect, Daniel was a surveyor at Lambert Smith Hampton for 5 years, a leading UK commercial property and real estate consultancy.
Jill Farnsworth
Watford BID Ltd
Jill Farnsworth is Head of Operations & Development. Jill will be responsible for the BID projects, communicating with levy payers and handling the contracts with outside organisations.
Phil Holby
Walkabout (Stonegate)
Bio coming soon...
Kathryn Robson
Watford Borough Council
Bio coming soon...
Donna Nolan
Watford Borough Council
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Tony King
Warren Anthony Estate Agents
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Observers / Visitors
Peter Taylor
Elected Mayor
Bio coming soon...
Peter Edwards
Coming soon
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