About us
Our board
Philip Walker
Associate Brasier Freeth
I have worked for Brasier Freeth In Hemel Hempstead as a commercial property agent dealing with the retail market for over 18 years. During this period I have been very involved acting for both tenants and landlords and was a member of the panel that bought the BID (Business Improvement District) process to Hemel Hempstead. I am the chairman of Hemel Hempstead BID and proud to be so. The BID board is looking forward to working with the local occupiers in improving Hemel Hempstead as a retail destination.
Mark Gaynor
Corporate Director Housing and Regeneration Dacorum Borough Council
I am a qualified Town Planner and Housing professional and have worked for Dacorum Borough Council for nine years leading on town centre regeneration and economic development (in addition to Planning and Housing).
I was part of the team involved in the development of the BID and successful ballot and have been a Board Member since its inception. I was on the Town Centre Partnership Board in Romford and led on the major regeneration which transformed the retail and entertainment offer in the Town.
Hemel Hempstead Town Centre has huge potential but given the challenges to retail needs a very strong and active partnership to deliver this and the BID will play a very important part in achieving success.
Humphrey Mwanza
General Manager, The Marlowes Shopping Centre.
Director to the Hemel BID Board Having recently been appointed General Manager of The Marlowes Shopping Centre, it is a fantastic opportunity to become part of the Hemel BID. I attended my first meeting and joined as a Director on 25th of October, 2019. I join at such an exciting time both for the shopping centre, Hemel BID and the local community. I’m also looking forward to seeing through the major investment in improving guest experience, and playing a central role in the centre’s continued repositioning at the heart of Hemel Hempstead, which I’m delighted to call my new home.
With over 19 years retail management experience, I have worked with several retailers and BIDs and it is my aim to continue to assist the Hemel BID to further grow and achieve its mission.