Amanda Bateman - CEO and Founder
- Established AMBA over a decade ago
- Highly experienced with over 20 years as a qualified Chartered Secretary
- Worked in-house with a number of FTSE 100 companies, including household names
- In-depth knowledge of Corporate Governance codes and Listing Rules
- Significant experience of a wide variety of corporate transactions
Pooja Panchmatia, Client Director
- Qualified solicitor and member of the Solicitors Regulation Authority
- Extensive Company Secretarial experience both in-house and as a company lawyer
- Expert knowledge of share ownership schemes and Remuneration Committee matters
- Leads on AMBA’s Board Evaluation
Lucy Twinn, Client Director
- 15-year career in Investment Banking at Investec and Goldman Sachs
- Extensive experience of Main Market and AIM listed companies from IPO to complex corporate transactions
- Highly adept at working closely with Boards and Committees to support their efficient functioning and compliance with regulatory requirements
- Strong focus on the role of Corporate Governance codes and Listing Rules
Teresa de Freitas, Client Director
- Qualified Chartered Secretary with extensive experience in both public and private companies
- Held a key role during the move of a large insurance company from AIM to the Main Market and also in the IPO of one of the largest global inter-dealer brokers
- Highly experienced in all areas of legal compliance
- Extensive knowledge of different jurisdictions including Guyana, Bermuda and Mauritius
Simone Pelosi, Company Secretary
- Chartered Company Secretary and trained barrister with extensive experience in corporate governance and compliance.
- Advises AIM-listed and private companies on board support, governance, regulatory requirements, and complex transactions.
- Project manages bespoke governance offerings.
Fern Ashton, Company Secretarial Assistant
- Qualified Chartered Secretary and member of the Chartered Governance Institute
- Provides expert advice across all areas of Company Secretarial compliance, especially statutory fillings
- Leads on all client onboarding
Siân Page, Accounts Assistant
- Has more than 23 years’ experience working in Finance, starting her Career in Retail Banking, then moving to the City and working in Operations for some of the Largest Institutions.
- Has worked for AMBA for 4 Years assisting with the day-to-day finances, specialising in Finance Management and Controls for Small Businesses.
- Fellow of the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers.
Marcus Twinn, Corporate Governance Intern
- Student at the University of Bath studying Politics and International Relations, joining the AMBA team for the next 9 months on his placement year.
- Working across the AMBA team with a focus on special projects.