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<h1 class="h1-canela-grey">Meet the team</h1>
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Meet the team | Foresight Group

Meet the team

Bernard Fairman co-founded Foresight Group in 1984 to raise a new fund for investment in unquoted technology companies based in the UK, the United States and France. He is an executive chairman with over 40 years of private equity experience. Bernard is responsible for the strategic direction and management of Foresight Group through organic growth and acquisitions to reach a leading position in the UK small cap private equity and international infrastructure markets.

Prior to founding Foresight Group, Bernard worked at 3i Ventures as an investment manager where he was responsible for sourcing, evaluating and negotiating investments.

Bernard holds a BA in Applied Economics from the University of Nottingham.

Executive Chairman & Co-Founder

Bernard Fairman

Gary joined Foresight in 2004 and is a Partner and CFO, based in the London office. He has over 27 years of experience. Gary is the Head of finance and administration within Foresight Group LLP, providing or facilitating specialist financial input into corporate, portfolio and VCT decisions. Prior to Foresight, Gary worked at F&amp;C Asset Management as a Company Secretary, where he focused on legal &amp; tax compliance, financial compliance, technical and financial reporting and corporate finance. He has also worked at EY, focusing on audit and risk assurance.

Gary is a Chartered Fellow of the Securities Institute as well as a Chartered Accountant. He holds a BAcc from the University of Stirling.

Partner, CFO & COO

Gary Fraser

David joined Foresight in 2004 and is the Chief Investment Officer, based in the London office. He has over 45 years of experience and is responsible for the overall management of the Foresight UK investment portfolio, through the complete investment cycle from initial investment to ultimate realisation. Prior to Foresight David worked at Advent Venture Partners as a Principal in the VCT Unit, where he was responsible for managing Advent’s two listed Venture Capital Trusts, comprising a portfolio of over thirty unquoted investments, mainly in technology companies. He has also spent almost 20 years working at 3i, where he offered advice to public and private companies on corporate strategy, acquisitions, disposals, mergers and capital raising.

David is a Fellow of Chartered Association of Certified Accountants and holds a First Class BSc in Chemistry from the University of Bristol.

Partner, Chief Investment Officer

David Hughes

Ricardo joined Foresight in 2011 and is a Partner and Head of Infrastructure, based in the London office. A member of the firm’s Executive Committee, he has 17 years of experience in fund management, sustainable infrastructure investment and financing in the UK and internationally. During his time at Foresight Ricardo has lead Foresight’s flagship listed solar fund, the Foresight Solar Fund Limited (“FSFL”). 

Prior to joining Foresight, Ricardo worked at Espirito Santo Investment where he focused on lending and advisory for the energy infrastructure and transportation sectors. 

Ricardo holds a BA in Business Administration with Finance from the Universidade Católica Portuguesa

Partner, Head of Infrastructure 

Ricardo Piñeiro

Chris is the Deputy Head of Infrastructure based in the London office. Prior to Foresight, Chris worked at John Laing Capital Management.

Chris holds a BA in Business Economics from the University of Durham.

Partner, Co-Head of Infrastructure

Chris Holmes

Liz joined Foresight in 2021 to lead the corporate IR activity following Foresight’s successful listing on the LSE in February 2021. Having started her career working for a number of mega-cap organisations Liz more recently chose to focus on the small and mid-cap market, working across finance and commercial roles to develop a broader set of skills and experience. Immediately prior to joining Foresight Liz was Head of IR for trading group IG. Liz is a Chartered Management Accountant (CGMA), holds a Diploma in IR (DipIR) and a BSc in Geography from the University of Leeds.

Managing Director, Investor Relations and Corporate Strategy

Elizabeth Scorer

Dan is a Partner based in the London office. Prior to Foresight, Dan worked at Sindicatum and EY.

Dan holds a BA in Modern History from the University of Bristol, an MSc in Sustainable Leadership from CSEM (Distinction) and is a Chartered Accountant.

Partner, Co-Manager of FEIP I & FEIP II

Dan Wells

Matt is Co-Head of Private Equity and is a Partner who sits on Foresight's Executive Committee.

Before joining Foresight, Matt worked at Rothschild. Matt holds a post graduate Diploma, with distinction, in Physiology and an MA in Biological Sciences, both from Oxford University.

Co-Head of Private Equity and Partner 

Matt Smith

James is Co-Head of Private Equity and is a Partner who sits on Foresight's Executive Committee.

Before joining Foresight, James worked at Deloitte. James holds an MA in Natural Sciences and Management Studies from Cambridge University, as well as the CIMA Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting.

James Livingston

Executive Committee

Alison Hutchinson is CEO of fintech charity The Pennies Foundation (which she founded in 2009) working with retailers to enable digital giving and serves as the senior independent non-executive director at DFS PLC and Yorkshire Building Society.

Alison has a strong background in both IT and retail financial services, having started her career at IBM becoming global director of online financial services before joining Barclays Bank where she held senior management positions including marketing director of Barclaycard. She subsequently moved to specialist mortgage provider Kensington Group in 2004 as managing director and then Group CEO, leading the successful sale of the business to Investec in 2008.

In 2016, Alison was awarded a CBE for services to the economy and charities. She holds a BSc in Technology &amp; Business Studies from Strathclyde University.

Senior Independent Non-Executive Director

Alison Hutchinson CBE

Geoff Gavey joined the Foresight Group board in 2015 as an independent Non-Executive Director. He is the managing director of FNB International Trustees Limited and deputy head of banking for FNB Channel Islands Bank. He is a member of the audit and risk committee of both FNB International Trustees Limited and FNB Channel Islands Bank.

Geoff is also a director of Ashburton Investments International (Holdings) Limited, the holding company of Ashburton (Jersey) Limited, a Jersey investment management firm. He was formerly a director of Fairbairn Trust Company Limited, a subsidiary of Old Mutual and worked for Lloyds Bank International in both Guernsey and Gibraltar.

Geoff is an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Bankers, a Member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing and a registered Trust and Estate Practitioner. He holds a BSc in Mining Engineering from University College, Cardiff.

Independent Non-Executive Director

Geoffrey Gavey

Michael (Mike) Liston is Non-Executive Chairman of JTC PLC having joined the company as an independent non-executive director of JTC Group Holdings in 2012 and has extensive experience across public and private sector businesses. He was chief executive of Jersey Electricity plc between 1993 and 2008, leading the transformative diversification of the business.

Mike has held a number of non-executive roles, including: chairman of AIM-listed Renewable Energy Generation Ltd; chairman of AIM-listed KSK Emerging India Fund; and chairman of Jersey Post. Mike was formerly chairman of The Jersey Appointments Commission, established by the States of Jersey to ensure probity in senior public sector appointments. He is a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering.

In 2007, Mike was awarded an OBE for services to the electricity industry and charity. He was elected as a Jurat (Lay Judge) of the Royal Court of Jersey in 2012 retiring from this position in 2017.

Michael Liston OBE

Board

Claire is a Partner based in our Manchester office. 

Before joining Foresight, Claire worked at Deloitte. Claire holds a 1st class degree in Management from Lancaster University.

Partner

Claire Alvarez

Mike is a Managing Director based in our Nottingham office. A core part of his role focuses on Growth &amp; Buyout investments across the UK. 

Before joining Foresight, Mike worked at RSM UK.

Managing Director 

Mike Quinn

Amy is a Managing Director based in our London office.

Before joining Foresight, Amy worked at Lesmoir-Gordon, Boyle &amp; Co. Amy holds a first class degree in Materials, Economics and Management from the University of Oxford.

Managing Director

Amy Crofton

Andrew is a Managing Director based in our London office, where he leads Foresight's Ventures strategy. 

Before joining Foresight, Andrew worked at Committed Capital. Andrew holds a BA in Economics from the University of Cambridge and an MBA with distinction from Surrey Business School.

Andrew Bloxam

Richard is a managing Director based in our London office, where he leads Foresight's Ventures strategy. 

Before joining Foresight, Richard worked at Downing. Richard holds a BA class degree in Economics and Politics from Durham University and an MBA from Manchester Business School.

Richard Lewis

Simon is a Principle for UK Equities and is based in our London office. 

Before joining Foresight, Simon worked at AXA IM and BlackRock. Simon holds a MA degree in Geography from Cambridge University.

Principal, UK Equities

Simon Young

Barclay is a Fund Principal for the AIB Foresight SME Impact Fund and is based in our Dublin office. A core part of his role focuses on investments across the island of Ireland. 

Before joining Foresight, Barclay worked at Bord Gáis Energy and Beauparc. Barclay holds a BSc, MBA and a Diploma in Arbitration Law.

Principal of the AIB Foresight SME Impact Fund

Barclay Clibborn

Stephen is a Fund Principal for the Investment Fund for Wales (IFW) and is based in our Cardiff office. A core part of his role focuses on the deployment of <a href="/foresightgroup/ifw/">IFW - Foresight Equity Finance</a> . 

Before joining Foresight, Stephen worked at the Development Bank of Wales, Lloyds Banking Group and Grant Thornton. Stephen holds an undergraduate degree in Business Studies from the University of South Wales; a Masters degree in International Business from the University of Reading; and is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.

IFW - Fund Principal

Stephen Galvin

John is a Principal based in our London office. A core part of this role focuses on Growth &amp; Buyout investments across the UK &amp; Ireland. 

Before joining Foresight, John worked at Inflexion. John holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Durham

Principal

John Cordrey

Ray is a Director and and is based in our Nottingham office. A core part of his role focuses on investments across the UK. 

Before joining Foresight, Ray worked at Odyssey Corporate Finance.Ray holds a first class degree in Economics and Statistics from the University of East Anglia.

Director

Ray Harris

Daniel is a Director based in our Edinburgh office. A core part of his role focuses on Growth &amp; Buyout investments across the UK. 

Before joining Foresight, Daniel worked at Rcapital. Daniel holds an undergraduate degree in Mathematics from the University of Edinburgh and is an ICAEW Chartered Accountant.

Director 

Daniel Halliday

Matt is a Director based in our Cambridge office. A core part of his role focuses on Growth &amp; Buyout investments across the UK. 

Before joining Foresight, Matt worked at Grant Thornton. Matt holds an undergraduate degree in Mathematics from the University of Warwick and is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants.

Matt McLoughlin

Stephan is a Director based in our London office. A core part of his role focuses on Growth &amp; Buyout investments across the UK. 

Before joining Foresight, Stephan worked at August Equity. Stephan holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Cambridge as well as an MBA from INSEAD.

Stephan Gueorguiev

Chris is a Director based in our London office. A core part of his role focuses on Foresight's Ventures strategy. 

Before joining Foresight, Chris worked at Centrica Innovations.

Chris holds a MBA with Distinction from Warwick Business School and a First Class Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Southampton.

Chris Wiles

Hugh is a Director based in our London office. A core part of his role focuses on Growth &amp; Buyout investments across the UK &amp; Ireland. 

Before joining Foresight, Hugh worked at FCFM Group. Hugh holds an undergraduate degree in History from the University of Exeter and an MBA from MIT Sloan.

Hugh Minnock

Rob is a Director based in our Manchester office. A core part of his role focuses on Growth &amp; Buyout investments across the UK. 

Before joining Foresight, Rob worked at EY. Rob holds a MA in Global Business Analysis from Manchester Business School as well as a BA in Business &amp; Economics from the University of Manchester.

Rob Jones

David is an Investment Director based in our London office. A core part of his role focuses on Growth &amp; Buyout investments across the UK. 

Before joining Foresight, David trained as an accountant. David studied at Exeter University, where he graduated with a degree in History.

Investment Director

David Miles

Graeme is an Investment Director based in our Belfast office. A core part of his role focuses on investments across Northern Ireland. 

Before joining Foresight, Graeme worked at Par Equity. Graeme holds an undergraduate degree in Accountancy and Finance from the University of Glasgow and is an ICAI Chartered Accountant.

Graeme McKinstry

Philip is an Investment Director based in our Dublin office. A core part of his role focuses on investments across the island of Ireland. 

Before joining Foresight, Philip worked at Capital Partners, Dublin. Philip holds an undergraduate and Masters in Finance from the University of Limerick and is a FCCA holder.

Philip Gardiner

Emma is based in our London office and leads the Investor Relations for Private Equity. 

Before joining Foresight, Emma worked at Apax Partners, Hermes GPE and Blenheim Chalcot. Emma holds a First Class Degree in Business Studies with Japanese from Cardiff University.

Associate Investor Relations Director, Private Equity

Emma Hardcastle

Gideon is an Operating Partner for Foresight's Ventures strategy and is based in Israel. 

Before joining Foresight, Gideon worked at Downing. Gideon holds an MA in Marketing Management from Middlesex University Business School in London.

Operating Partner

Gideon Shmuel

Lindsay is an Investment Director based in our London office. A core part of her role focuses on Growth &amp; Buyout investments across the UK. 

Before joining Foresight, Lindsay worked at Moelis &amp; Company. Lindsay holds a BA in Accounting and with a minor in Mandarin from The George Washington University and an MBA from London Business School.

Lindsay Duebendorfer

Joe is a Venture Partner for Foresight's Ventures strategy and is based in Silicon Valley. 

Before joining Foresight, Joe worked at Downing, IBM, IBM Ventures and Adams Capital. Joe holds a BS is Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering from Case Western Reserve University, an MS in Electrical Engineering and Artificial Intelligence from Stanford University and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Venture Partner

Joe Raffa

Rekha is a Consultant for Foresight Venture's strategy and is based in Dubai. 

Before joining Foresight, Rekha worked at Downing. Rekha holds a BA Hons degree in Business with Finance &amp; French from University of Brighton. In 2016, Rehka received a Queens Honour for services to Enterprise &amp; Entrepreneurship.

Consultant

Rekha Mehr

Nicholas is an Investment Director based in our London office. A core part of his role focuses on Growth &amp; Buyout investments across the UK. 

Before joining Foresight, Nicholas worked at Duke Street. Nicholas holds an MBA from London Business School, a BA in Classics from the University of Cambridge and has passed the first two levels of the CFA.

Nicholas Mettyear

Fiona is an Investment Director and a Sustainability Lead for Private Equity. Fiona is based in Foresight's Manchester office. 

Before joining Foresight, Fiona worked at Manchester Airport Group and Deloitte. Fiona holds an Economics with French degree from the University of Nottingham and is an ICAEW Chartered Accountant

Investment Director and Private Equity Team Sustainability Lead  

Fiona Hatch

Tavia is an Investment Director based in our Leeds office. A core part of her role focuses on Growth &amp; Buyout investments across the UK. 

Before joining Foresight, Tavia worked for Santander Growth Capital. Tavia holds an undergraduate degree in Economics from York University and is a member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers.

Tavia Sparks

Francesca is a Senior Investment Manager based in our Leeds office.

Before joining Foresight, Francesca worked at Bronfman Family Office. Francesca holds a first class degree in Geography and Economics from Loughborough University.

Senior Investment Manager 

Francesca Dickinson

Oliver is an Investment Director for Private Credit based in our London office.

Before joining Foresight, Oliver worked at Société Générale. Oliver holds a first-class degree in Industrial Economics from The University of Nottingham.

Oliver Bates

Danielle is a Senior Investment Manager for Foresight's Ventures strategy and is based in our London office. 

Before joining Foresight, Danielle worked at New Model Ventures and has founded an e-commerce company. Danielle holds a BEc from the University of Sydney and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Technology, Sydney.

Senior Investment Manager

Danielle Gubbay

Robert is a Senior Investment Manager based in our London office. A core part of his role focuses on Growth &amp; Buyout investments across the UK. 

Before joining Foresight, Robert worked at H2 Equity Partners, Bain &amp; Company and Skadden Arps. Robert is a UK-qualified solicitor and holds an LLB in Jurisprudence from Oxford University and an MBA from London Business School.

Robert Gallagher

Salim is a Senior Investment Manager based in our London office. A core part of his role focuses on Growth &amp; Buyout investments across the UK. 

Before joining Foresight, Salim worked at Houlihan Lokey, Quayle Munro and Citi. Salim holds an undergraduate degree in Economic History from the London School of Economics.

Salim Chantler

Zofigan is a Associate Director based in our London office.

Before joining Foresight, Zofigan worked at Aztec Group and BNP Paribas. Zofigan holds a BSc in Accounting and Finance from the University of Warwick and is an ICAEW Chartered Accountant.

Associate Director

Zofigan Khawaja

Daniel is a Senior Private Credit Manager based in our London office. 

Before joining Foresight, Daniel worked at worked at LGB &amp; Co. and RBS. Daniel holds a BSc degree in Accounting and Finance from the London School of Economics.

Senior Manager

Daniel Lawson

Lynsey is a Fund Finance Director based in our London office.

Before joining Foresight, Lynsey worked at Augentius Fund Administration, now part of IQ-EQ. Lynsey is ACCA qualified.

Fund Finance Director

Lynsey Banks

Izi is a Senior Portfolio Manager based in our London office.

Before joining Foresight, Izi worked at InfraCo Africa and BDO. Izi holds an undergraduate degree in Economics and Politics from the University of Bristol and is ACA qualified.

Senior Portfolio Manager

Izi Petri

Jordan is a Senior Investment Manager based in our Newcastle office. A core part of his role focuses on Growth &amp; Buyout investments across the UK. 

Before joining Foresight, Jordan worked at a US based VC fund. Jordan holds a BA in Finance and an MBA, both from the University of Charleston.

Jordan Lavender

Anastasia is a Senior Investment Manager based in our London office. A core part of her role focuses on Foresight's Ventures strategy. 

Before joining Foresight, Anastasia worked at EBRD. Anastasia holds an MSc in Corporate Finance from Bayes Business School and a BSc in Business Administration from the University of Economics in Prague.

Anastasia Sagaidachna

Richard is a Senior Investment Manager based in our Leeds office. A core part of his role focuses on Growth &amp; Buyout investments across the UK. 

Before joining Foresight, Richard worked at Deloitte. Richard holds a BA in Geography from the University of Oxford and is an ICAEW Chartered Accountant.

Richard Ralph

Rubina is a Senior Investment Manager based in our London office. 

Prior to Foresight, Rubina worked at Octopus Ventures where she co-managed the new deeptech strategy and established the Octopus Springboard Accelerator. 

Rubina holds a M.Eng from the University of Michigan, Ann Abror and a B.Eng from the Australia National University.

Rubina Singh

Olly is a Senior Investment Manager based in our Bristol office. Prior to Foresight, Olly worked at Literacy Capital.

Olly holds a BSc degree in Mathematics from Imperial College and has passed Level I of the CFA.

Olly Cox

Natalie is a Senior Investor Relations Manager based in our London office. 

Before joining Foresight, Natalie worked in private equity and not for profit organisations. From 2015-16 Natalie served as Chief of Staff to the Minister of Economic Development and Trade of Ukraine. Natalie holds an MBA in Investment Management from the Ohio State University and B.B.A. in Finance from West Texas A&amp;M University.

Senior Manager 

Natalie Best

Louise is an Investor Relations Manager based in our London office. 

Before joining Foresight, Louise worked at Hammerson PLC and Nuveen. Louise holds an undergraduate degree in French from the University of Exeter.

Institutional Investor Relations Manager

Louise Romain

Jeroen is an Investment Manager based in our London office. A core part of his role focuses on deal origination. 

Before joining Foresight, Jeroen worked at Literacy Capital, Barclays Capital, and McKinsey &amp; Company. Jeroen holds an undergraduate degree in Economics from the University of Birmingham and Ludwig-Maximilian University of Munich.

Investment Manager 

Jeroen Sibia

Georgie is an Investment Manager based in our London office. A core part of her role focuses on Growth &amp; Buyout investments across the UK. 

Georgie holds a BA in Economics from The University of Manchester and is ACCA qualified.

Investment Manager

Georgie Newton

Line is an Investment Manager based in our Nottingham office. A core part of her role focuses on investments across the UK. 

Before joining Foresight, Line worked at Grant Thornton. Line is a Chartered Accountant, holds a BSc Honours in Finance from University of Essex and a MSc with Distinction in Corporate Finance from Bayes Business School.

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Irfan is an Investment Manager based in our Nottingham office. A core part of his role focuses on investments across the UK. 

Before joining Foresight, Irfan worked at Magma Corporate Finance and Mazars LLP. Irfan holds a Bsc in International Relations and Business from Aston University.

Irfan Ashfak

Alastair is an Investment Manager based in our Cambridge office. 

Before joining Foresight, Alastair worked at Rcapital and Deloitte. Alastair holds a first-class degree in Economics from the University of Edinburgh and is a Chartered Accountant.

Alastair Dean

Ryan is an Investment Manager based in our Edinburgh office. A core part of his role focuses on Growth &amp; Buyout investments across the UK. 

Before joining Foresight, Ryan worked at KPMG. Ryan holds a first-class degree in Accounting from the University of Birmingham and is a Chartered Accountant.

Ryan Finesy

Sophie is an Investment Manager based in our Manchester office. A core part of her role focuses on Growth &amp; Buyout investments across the UK. 

Before joining Foresight, Sophie worked at Deloitte. Sophie holds a first class degree in Business Economics from Durham University and is an ICAEW Charted Accountant.

Sophie Clough

Timothy is a Portfolio Investment Manager based in our Nottingham office.

Before joining Foresight, Timothy worked at SME Capital and ESF Capital. Timothy holds a qualifying Law degree and a Legal Practice Certificate from Sheffield and York.

Portfolio Investment Manager

Timothy House

Duncan is an Investment Manager based in our Edinburgh office. 

Before joining Foresight, Duncan worked at HNH. Duncan holds an undergraduate degree in Business Studies and Accounting from the University of Edinburgh and is ICAS qualified.

Duncan Thorburn

Ruby is an Investment Manager based in our Cardiff office. A key part of her role focuses on investments across Wales. 

Before joining Foresight, Ruby worked at Development Bank of Wales and RBS. Ruby holds a BSc in Business Management from Swansea University.

Ruby Godrich

Claire is an Investment Manager based in our Edinburgh office. A core part of her role focuses on investments across the UK. 

Before joining Foresight, Claire worked at Abrdn, Dunedin and KPMG. Claire holds a BA in Russian and Politics from the University of Bath and is an ICAS qualified Chartered Accountant.

Claire Firmston-Williams

Alexandra is an Origination Analyst based in our London office. 

Before joining Foresight, Alexandra worked at GLG. Alexandra holds a postgraduate degree in European Studies from King’s College London, and an undergraduate degree in History and French from the University of York.

Origination Analyst 

Alexandra McMullen

Harry is an Investment Manager based in our Edinburgh office. A core part of his role focuses on investments across the UK. 

Before joining Foresight, Harry worked at Maven Capital Partners, the Scottish National Investment Bank and PwC. Harry holds an undergraduate degree in Geography from the University of Glasgow and is an ICAS qualified Chartered Accountant.

Harry Staples

Martha is an Investor Relations Manager based in our London office. 

Before joining Foresight, Martha worked at KPMG. Martha holds an undergraduate degree in Mathematics from the University of Sheffield and is ACA qualified.

Martha Patrick

Pamela is an Investment Manager based in our Dublin office. A core part of her role is investments across Ireland. 

Before joining Foresight, Pamela worked at IBI Corporate Finance (DC Advisory) and EY. Pamela holds a Bachelor of Business Studies from Trinity College Dublin and an ACA from Chartered Accountants Ireland.

Pamela Clarke

Rhiannon is an Investment Manager based in our Newcastle office. A core part of her role focuses on Growth &amp; Buyout investments across the UK. 

Before joining Foresight, Rhiannon worked at KPMG and Ryecroft Glenton Corporate Finance. Rhiannon holds an undergraduate degree in Music from Bristol University and is ACA qualified.

Rhiannon Nightingale

Samir is an Investment Manager based in our London office. A core part of his role focuses on investments across the UK. 

Before joining Foresight, Samir worked at Perella Weinberg Partners. Samir holds a BSc in International Relations and International History from the London School of Economics and an MSc in Management from Imperial College Business School.

Samir Rea

Louise is an Investment Manager based in our Edinburgh office. 

Prior to Foresight, Louise worked at Lionsoul Global, a McKinsey and Company-backed FinTech start-up, and Alpha FMC and EY.

Louise holds a Graduate LLB with Distinction from the University of Edinburgh, a Master of Business Management with Distinction from the Sauder School of Business, and a BA in Political Science from the University of British Columbia.

Louise Mackie

Dominic is an Investment Manager based in our Leeds office. 

Prior to Foresight, Dominic worked at BDO. Dominic holds a degree in Economics from the University of York and is a Chartered Accountant.

Dominic Caunt

Desmond is a Senior Associate based in our London office. 

Prior to Foresight Desmond worked at Cambridge Enterprise for over 2 years as an Investment Manager in Physical Sciences for the £50m University of Cambridge Venture Fund and worked as a technical and product development consultant within healthcare at TTP plc for over 4 years, and is a co-inventor of 3 patents. 

Desmond holds a Master’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering from Imperial College London.

Senior Associate

Desmond Cheung

Ashley is an Investment Manager in our Cardiff office. 

Before joining Foresight, he worked at a private equity-backed portfolio company and previously as an Associate Director in Deloitte’s Corporate Finance Advisory team. Ashley is a chartered accountant (ICAEW) and holds a degree in Accounting and Finance from Cardiff University.

Meet the team

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