Our Judges

Director | HAB Law

Imtiaz is a Director at HAB Law and a seasoned business leader, bringing over 20 years of experience in senior management, project delivery, and entrepreneurial innovation. With a background in Information Management and IT, alongside PRINCE2 certification, she has successfully led cross-functional teams, managed key vendor relationships, and driven strategic marketing initiatives. These skills combined with her passion to bring positive change is the driving force behind HAB’s ongoing campaign to tackle domestic abuse.

In addition to her role at HAB Law, Imtiaz is the founder of Mums Can Do, a platform dedicated to empowering mothers through professional and personal development. She is a passionate advocate for community causes — actively fundraising for local women’s refuge centres and global initiatives such as Children of the World, supporting schools, hospitals, and clean water projects.

When she’s not at work or giving back, Imtiaz is a proud football mum and dedicated networker.

Partnerships Manager | HAB Law

Fahd is the Partnerships Manager at HAB Law, bringing over 15 years of diverse industry experience across Sports Management, Manufacturing, and Social Care. A Birmingham City University graduate, Fahd is known for his collaborative approach, commercial acumen, and ability to build strong, strategic relationships that drive growth and innovation.

Passionate about people and always on the move, Fahd is a dedicated sports enthusiast with interests in football, tennis, and boxing. He’s also a keen traveller and self-proclaimed foodie, with a love for exploring new cultures, meeting new people, and discovering hidden culinary gems wherever he goes.

Centre Director | Harlequin Watford

Simon Plumb is Centre Director at Harlequin Shopping Centre and Chair of Watford BID Ltd.

Simon joined the Harlequin team in 2022, bringing with him nearly 25 years of experience in retail and property management. He has strategic oversight of all aspects of the business, including centre operations, marketing, leasing, asset investment, and community engagement.

With Simon at the helm, Harlequin has achieved record-breaking success, welcoming more than 17.2 million visitors in 2025 — the highest footfall in the scheme’s history, alongside retailer performance growth, record low unit vacancies and record high customer satisfaction results.

Simon’s customer-first mindset and commitment to community engagement are reflected throughout the centre, from its tenant mix and opening hours to its décor and customer experience. Most notably, the centre’s recent rebrand back to its original Harlequin name was met with widespread acclaim.

With a proactive approach and relentless ambition, Simon has played a pivotal role in strengthening Harlequin’s position as one of the UK’s leading retail and leisure destinations.

Head of Marketing | Harlequin Watford

Heart Hertfordshire Station Director | Heart Hertfordshire

Debbie Chadwick is Station Director of Heart Hertfordshire, part of Communicorp UK (CCUK), one of the UK’s leading commercial radio groups. In her role, Debbie overseas the strategic direction, audience growth and commercial performance of the station, ensuring Heart Hertfordshire continues to deliver compelling, high-impact content for listeners and advertisers alike.

With a strong background in radio and media, she brings extensive experience in building engaged audiences and developing successful local and regional campaigns. Debbie plays a key role in shaping the station’s output, championing creativity, collaboration, and community connection, while aliging with Heart’s national “Turn Up The Feel Good” ethos.

Director of Sales & Marketing | B&M Care

Angela joined the Senior Leadership Team at B&M Care Group in 2005 as Head of Sales Marketing and in 2023 was appointed to the Board of Directors. Angela heads up a sales and marketing team that supports sustained occupancy growth across an existing portfolio of 28 care homes and delivers strategic marketing plans to grow the portfolio to 32 homes in the next 5yrs. She has 20 years’ experience in a broad range of tactical marketing segments including: branding, digital and social, customer experience, PR, corporate communication, advertising, content production and market trends. With a background in executive education at a leading business school, Angela established B&M Care’s ‘Leadership Development Pathway’ which identifies leadership talent and fast-tracks people into leadership roles.

Chief Executive Office | Watford Town Centre BID

Kara Mesiano is Chief Executive of Watford Town Centre BID, leading the strategic delivery of initiatives supporting over 400 businesses and driving economic growth within the town centre.

Joining in 2020 as Business Manager, Kara played a key role in securing a successful second-term BID ballot. She was appointed BID Manager in July 2023, leading a full organisational restructure and strengthening the BID’s operations, delivery and long-term sustainability.

Under her leadership, the BID delivered its strongest performance to date, increasing project delivery, strengthening partnerships and enhancing collaboration with key stakeholders. Kara led the successful third-term ballot (2026–2031), securing the BID’s highest-ever mandate, with 92% voting in favour. She also spearheaded the development of Watford Clarendon BID, achieving a successful first-term ballot with 71% support.

Kara is recognised for her collaborative, results-driven leadership and her commitment to place-making, partnership working and supporting sustainable business growth