We believe a happy team leads to happy clients
Our leadership team work together to ensure we deliver on our promises. We always strive to go above and beyond, and we know our clients and our team members are the heart of our business.
Each team member is carefully selected and chosen in line with our company values, of ownership, care, aspire and growth.
Jane Braithwaite
Founder and Managing Director
Jane is the founder of Designated and is heavily involved with running the business as the Managing Director, overseeing all areas with a particular focus on Business Development.
She draws from her successful career in sales, marketing and business development in large corporates and small start -up businesses, to ensure Designated is always delivering the best for its clients.
Jane has two top priorities, our clients and our team. She works hard to ensure the culture within Designated allows our team members to live our values and deliver the greatest service to our clients.
Vicky Garbett
Head of Accountancy
Vicky is the Head of Accountancy and brings with her over 15 years commercial finance experience in various organisations from Private equity to PLC’s.
Her aim is to make finance accessible to everyone and to act as a clients’ financial business partner whilst ensuring a solid robust internal finance function.
Sophie Brown
Head of Client Services
Sophie is Head of Client Services at Designated Group and has been with Designated for almost 6 years. Prior to Designated she has 10 years of experience in the high end events industry as well as 4 years heading up the Non commerical recognition programme for the London 2012 Olympic and
Paralympic Games.
Sophie brings strong relationship management and communication skills with her. Her aim being to become a seamless partner to our clients and their business.
Michelle Wheeler
Marketing Director
Michelle has 20 years’ worth of marketing experience, both within agencies and on the client side. This has led her to work with brands such as Porsche GB, Aston Martin and
Standard Life Healthcare.
With this varied sector experience, Michelle has a wealth of knowledge enabling her to deliver from strategy
through to implementation.
Michelle brings strong management skills to the marketing team, building a collaborative and prosperous culture. Her drive is to deliver only the best results for her clients on plan, time and budget.