Belinda Houghton-Jones
Regional Strategic Partnership Manager Assistant Director of Brewin Dolphin
Belinda joined RBC Brewin Dolphin Cardiff in 2016, supporting the personalised wealth planning business to help clients prepare and invest for their future. Today, Belinda is responsible for identifying and building mutually beneficial, long-term relationships across Wales and the South West.
An Assistant Director, Belinda began her professional service career in the legal sector in Cardiff, before moving to London to join Davies Arnold Cooper in 1995, moving to an executive support role at Allen & Overy in 1997. In 2008 she became Project Support Manager & Executive Officer at Geldards before moving to RBC Brewin Dolphin. Belinda is a qualified Agile Project Manager and has a Level 5 Award in Leadership & Management from the ILM.
Outside of RBC Brewin Dolphin she is passionate about supporting the arts and Women in Leadership, as a member of the CBI Women in Leadership network.
Carolyn Brownell
Executive Director at FOR Cardiff
Carolyn Brownell is a dynamic leader dedicated to enhancing Cardiff’s business, cultural, and community landscape. Alongside her role as the Executive Director at FOR Cardiff, Carolyn is actively involved in volunteer work that makes a tangible impact.
She serves as Chair of the Women’s Safety Network, Vice Chair of ATCM Wales, and a member of The BID Foundation Leadership Council. Additionally, she is a National Ambassador for the Ask Angela campaign, a member of the Community Safety Partnership Board, and Chair of the Cardiff Business Events Partnership.
Carolyn’s commitment to collaboration, safety, and innovation reflects her passion for creating a thriving and inclusive city.
Claudette Doherty
Managing Director at Jokeshop.com
Claudette, also known as #JokeShopLady, runs Cardiff’s Joke Shop with her brother Claude. Together, they’ve turned this award-winning, family-run business into a beloved part of the city’s community.
Claudette’s global experience—living in Dubai, Japan, and Hong Kong—brings a unique flair to her leadership. A former qualified chef, her culinary expertise helped the business expand into opening a coffee shop, adding yet another dimension to their offering.
Beyond the shop, Claudette is passionate about supporting local charities, consistently giving back to the community that has supported her. Her dedication and creativity are at the heart of everything she does.
Douglas Haig
Managing Director at Seraph Group
Douglas Haig has been the Managing Director of Seraph Group since 2009, overseeing Seraph Property Management, James Douglas, Clockwork, and My Student Living along with other recent investments.
Having lived in Wales for 24 years with a background in Astrophysics from Cardiff University, he shifted to property management in 2007 after becoming frustrated with poor services. Douglas became an active figure in the community, serving as Chair of the Cardiff Landlord Forum and later joining the Residential Landlords Association (now NRLA) board in 2011.
A strong advocate for landlords’ interests, he speaks publicly and appears in the media on issues regarding PRS regulation, investment, and standards in the sector.
Gemma Barnett
Business Development Manager of Blake Morgan
Gemma is the Business Development Manager for Blake Morgan’s Wales region and leads on the development and implementation of the BD and marketing strategy, campaigns and manages key senior stakeholder relationships.
Gemma’s background is in operations management and has 23 years’ experience working within professional services and has extensive experience in steering businesses to maximise performance and efficiency. Other areas of specialism are in client and contract management, system development and Business Development and Marketing.
Gemma also plays an active role in supporting charities within the Arts sector as a business advisor and mentor.
Nick Collins
Founder & CEO of Cleverchefs
Nick is a multi-award-winning catering expert & creative chef providing partnerships and services in workplaces, education sector, independent, primary & secondary settings through his company Cleverchefs.
He’s well-known as a creative soul, is passionate about great food, being innovative & successful business.
Rhys Perkins
Chief Revenue Officer of Vindico
Rhys Perkins is the Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) at Vindico, a pioneering Welsh technology company driving innovation in the venues and events industry.
Since joining Vindico, Rhys has played a pivotal role in forging strategic partnerships and accelerating revenue growth. With a forward-thinking approach, he has been instrumental in representing the company at major global events, including the World Football Summit Asia 2024.
A strong advocate for the transformative power of artificial intelligence, Rhys integrates cutting-edge technologies into development processes to enhance client outcomes. His leadership and vision are key to Vindico’s ongoing success in an ever-evolving marketplace.
Stefanie Jones
Senior Business Development and Marketing Manager of Hugh James
Stefanie is a Senior Marketing & Business Development Manager at Hugh James, a Top 100 UK law firm with offices in Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton and Plymouth.
She oversees marketing and business development for the firm’s renowned Private Wealth practice and has over 12 years of experience in senior professional services marketing roles.
She is also the Chair of the Wales chapter of the PM Forum, the world’s largest community of professional services marketers, boasting 3,000+ members across 40 countries.