HOW DO WE APPROACH OUR WORK?
We conduct our own research in-house and with research experts. We also work with existing thinkers, doers and influencers in the entrepreneurial space including The Entrepreneurs Network, Enterprise Nation and industry advisers.
OUR TEAM
RICHARD HARPIN
FOUNDER
HOMESERVE FOUNDER AND CEO
“I’m delighted my charity will be able to contribute more widely to the entrepreneurial economy via important new research and thinking that will ultimately inform future business expansion and economic growth in the UK.
I’m very interested in generating ideas and offering practical solutions that will empower self-starters from all backgrounds to seize opportunities and have the best chance to take action and be successful. Entrepreneurship is a path open to everyone and has the power to make a big difference in people’s lives, so working to remove barriers and share knowledge is vital.”
Hannah Guerin CEO
Hannah Guerin is a former Senior Adviser to the UK Government. She brings over 10 years’ experience in Westminster, most recently working in the Department for Business on how to boost UK growth, scale-up British business and encourage more people into entrepreneurship. Prior to that she advised the Deputy Prime Minister and Home Secretary and has also worked in a variety of roles in No.10 Downing Street, Defra and the Department for Education. As well as CEO of the Enterprise Trust, Hannah works with Richard Harpin as his Chief of Staff across all his business interests including HomeServe EMEA, Checkatrade, Growth Partner and Business Leader.
HELEN BOOTH
Trustee
Helen’s career background is in organisational development and operational management and having grown start-up businesses to a national scale, she uses that insight to direct investment in research and programmes that support innovation and entrepreneurship at every level. She also leads research projects in key areas such as improving training skills and apprenticeships and access to enterprise education for young people.
LIZ SLEE
DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH AND PR LEAD
Liz is a former journalist with a background in enterprise PR. She directs and conducts research into business finance, the environment and seeking better understanding of the contribution small businesses can make to the UK economy now and in the future. She blogs on these topics as well as female entrepreneurship and the pillars of success for small businesses.
HOLLY JONES
SOCIAL MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGY MANAGER
Holly comes from a long line of impressive women in enterprise. She uses her innate wisdom to harness technology to drive awareness and interest in The Enterprise Trust’s work.