CEO | CH4B

Neil began his career 35 years ago as a Gemmologist in the jewellery industry before taking an opportunity to work with a national home improvement company that were looking to grow their business in the South of England.

Responsible for growing that business from 4 to 28 branches, Neil achieved an increase in turnover from £3.5 million to in excess of £30 million over a period of 8 years.

Following Neil’s huge success with this company, he started his first business in 1999.

In more recent times, Neil was offered the opportunity to set up his own members community, offering various products and services previously out of reach to SME’s. Using his experience and the challenges faced as a business owner, Neil has worked to add to his product portfolio, which has now become CH4B.

Despite his accomplishments, Neil admits he has learned that “Combining the knowledge and expertise of the right people gives you a thousand times more chance of being successful than trying to do it all on your own”. This helped to form the core principles of CH4B’s company ethos.

When he is not working, Neil loves to play golf, tennis and spend time with his family.

Managing Director | CH4B

After receiving her degree in Business Management, Nicola worked through various roles on her way to discovering a keen interest and passion for supporting business owners.

Working across various industries, Nicola has helped successful businesses exceed their business goals and targets, working through several advisory solutions, including business development, managing investment portfolios, sales, marketing and structuring strategic business plans. In just 3 months, Nicola raised over £8.5 million pounds worth of investment for a property investment company, offering clients a significant return on their investment.

Nicola has a passion for building business relationships with the best possible customer service, which is very much in keeping with ‘CH4B’s values of being customer focused and innovative.

Her experience has led to the success of CH4B, working alongside her business partner Neil Kilgour. As a team they have built a large portfolio of products and services, forming a specialist team of experts providing their clients with the best possible service, advice, and support across all areas of business.

In her free time, Nicola enjoys shopping, often for holidays or city breaks. Her passion for travel and exploring different countries and cultures continues to be one of her favourite things to do.

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Head of People & Projects | Watford Chamber of Commerce

Meet Lee Keogh, taking over from Chris this year – he is a driving force behind our vibrant community!

As the Head of People & Projects at Watford Chamber of Commerce, they’re he’s a go-to person for boosting local businesses and igniting economic growth. With wizardry in HR, digital marketing, and getting things done. He has has earned the title of a multi-award-winning Disability & Inclusion Ambassador, recognized with the Universal Peace Federation Youth Achievement Award and the Watford 2019 Young Achiever Audentior Award. Lee’s passion for diversity and disability confidence shines bright, leading initiatives that make a difference. They’ve been a trailblazer in supporting Purple Tuesday and fostering an inclusive environment for all.

When not lighting up the community, Lee finds excitement at the cinema, and even had a legendary encounter with Tom Cruise!

With a keen eye for excellence, Lee’s ready to celebrate greatness with flair and compassion!

Operations Director | Watford and West Herts Chamber of Commerce

Finding the right connections for your business can be difficult. It’s often overwhelming to know who to speak to, or to know what exactly your organisation needs to grow. But at the Chamber, that’s what we do best.

As Operations Director at the Watford and West Herts Chamber of Commerce, I have an incredibly varied role.

I plan and host multiple events, meet with potential and existing Chamber members, work with various partners on collaborative projects and sit on many local strategic and steering groups that drive change in our community.

I’ve always been a people person. For me, there’s nothing like connecting businesses and people, and watching them collaborate and grow. I drove a change through the Chamber when I first joined shifting the way we network. Now, the Chamber is community driven. It builds connections, gets businesses out there and has a focus on young people – there’s something for everyone.

It’s hugely important to us that everyone gets the same level of help and support; whether it’s a new business or a huge corporation. We create bespoke plans of action tailored to your business’s needs.