The Board

Neil Jackson

Treasurer

07764 585670Neil Jackson FCCA, Your Finance Partner, is an experienced, motivated commercial Finance Leader with over 25 years' experience across Commerce & Practice, with a proven track record of partnering business and leadership teams to deliver financial objectives, including consistent delivery of forecasted IBT through full P&L management alongside UK Leadership teams and Boards within international organisations. Neil excels at building relationships at all levels to provide robust, timely management information that supports decision making, adding value through hands-on management or independent review and challenge. Nine years ago, Neil set up his practice to give small and start-up businesses an internal ongoing resource, rather than an external accountant seen once or twice a year. Through regular interaction and structured reporting, he and his team guide businesses across all financial matters. His career includes 17 years in Pharmaceutical and software businesses as Finance Director, Finance Business Partner, and in various Controllership roles, plus over 10 years specifically supporting small businesses towards their goals in a compliant, sustainable way.

Shaun Palfrey

Director

020 3828 9500I’m Shaun Palfrey and have been working in financial services for over 40, after 5 years at NatWest I moved into Investment Banking with careers at several leading multinational organisations including Salomon Brothers, Bank of Tokyo and Dresdner Kleinwort. In 2022 I took the plunge to retrain myself as a Financial Planner joining Monro Financial Management, a local independent firm providing holistic financial planning and wealth management services for individuals, families and businesses. My extensive background in Financial Services combined with my own experiences in life means I focus on what really matters most in helping people achieve their life goals through straight-forward and impactful financial planning. At Monro we understand what truly matters to clients, and build long-term relationships founded on trust and empathy by tailoring bespoke strategies that align with each client’s personal or professional goals I became a Director of the Mole Valley Chamber of Commerce in November 2024.

Richard Excell

Chamber President

01273 964065I’m Richard Excell and I run my own business called Excell Design & Marketing. I help businesses form effective marketing strategies and planning for their business. While on the design side I help them create and craft their brand identity and get them online with websites, print and digital marketing. I’ve worked in this sector for 35+ years and I’m passionate about supporting and helping local businesses of all sizes grow and evolve. I joined the board of directors for Mole Valley Chamber in October 2021 and helped to rebrand and revitalise the chamber.

Graham Faulkner

Chamber Vice President

01306 406 506I’m Graham Faulkner, Branch Director of EweMove Dorking & Leatherhead Residential Sales and Lettings. I have been involved in Property since 2002 having previously had careers in Banking and IT. I manage quite an extensive number of properties for my landlords, as well as having a property portfolio of my own spread over many geographies. I have a real passion for helping people move on in their lives by selling, buying, or renting their homes, as well as exceeding expectations and delivering a very high level of customer service, which is something that sadly seems to be lacking a lot in my industry. I like collecting five star reviews!

Mike Gregory

Chamber Director

01293 863676I’m Mike Gregory one of two directors of Avocado Audio Visual & Catering Services Ltd established in 1976 in the Guildford Area moving to the East side of Surrey in 2002. We are suppliers of Audio Visual & Catering equipment throughout the UK. Based in Charlwood we are able to support many SME’s and corporate businesses. I joined the Chamber as a director earlier this year and look forward to supporting the members.