As well as your team coaches, you have access to a network of professionals who are ready to support your learning. Each mentor brings their own background and experience. Some have been through the course themselves, so can provide advice and guidance on how to get the most from what’s available to you. Others have a wealth of experience from working in and setting up successful businesses themselves. Whatever your need, our mentors are here to support you.
Charlie Hunt
An integrated Business Consultant, with experience of supporting businesses to refine processes and develop strategies for growth, Charlie helps Team Entrepreneurs understand how businesses are structured, how they develop and how Finance & Operations form a pivotal role.
Chris Stenner
Having worked at the Robins Foundation for over 20 years, starting as an apprentice and working up to Chief Community Officer, Chris helped set up the SBE degree and is a super connector for Team Entrepreneurs who need to network in the Bristol Sport group. He knows everyone!
Dan White
Dan’s the Chief Executive of the Robins Foundation, and is passionate about the Robins’ mission of bringing the club and community together. He helps our Team Entrepreneurs understand what it takes to lead with passion and empathy, helping them find clarity and solutions that work for the whole team.
George Butler
Experienced in digital marketing, sales and leadership roles, George is Managing Director of a digital agency, driving business strategy and growth. George shares this experience with Team Entrepreneurs, helping them tackle challenges head on and hone their sales and marketing skills.
James Wilson
A lifelong football enthusiast, James’ passion for sport has shaped both his personal and professional journey. Drawing on the lessons learned on and off the pitch, James has successfully built and scaled a business, including developing franchising opportunities. Now, he’s committed to helping others harness the values and disciplines of sport to thrive in business and beyond.
Kate Mills
A deep experience of programme and project management, honed through small businesses and corporate giants, coupled with her coaching and mentoring approach, Kate is passionate about sharing her wisdom to support our Team Entrepreneurs’ personal and professional development.
Martin Preston
Martin is an experienced people and organisational performance specialist, government business mentor and NED who helps his clients adapt, grow and perform. Our Team Entrepreneurs turn to Martin to identify needs, values and strengths, get clear on what their future could look like and find the path to get there.
Mel Bound
Mel brings a wealth of real-world experience in building purposeful communities and businesses. Our Team Entrepreneurs benefit from her journey founding the world’s largest women’s running community — gaining insight into what it takes to build a sustainable organisation, operate successfully in a business environment, and engage audiences through content, campaigns, and community-led initiatives.
Rachael Tan
Running her own business means Rachael has a broad skillset, whether Team Entrepreneurs need help identifying a client base, building relationships, taking on staff, process improvement or finding growth opportunities. She also knows there’s always room to learn and improve.
Richard Freke
With a passion for business and a particular love for HR and marketing Richard loves supporting our Team Entrepreneurs with their personal and professional development, helping them get clear on their options and the path they can take, and how they can stand out from the crowd.
Richard Thomas
A qualified accountant with experience from entrepreneurial small businesses through to large corporations and not for profits, Richard provides a sounding board for Team Entrepreneurs to think through things and prepare for meetings, alongside every aspect of finance: financial strategy, understanding accounts, starting a business, finding investment, records and compliance.
Sam Jukes
Making the Dean’s list for the last two years of his time with us, Sam showed focus, dedication and enthusiasm, which has continued to go from strength to strength with his award-winning drinks business, Cacto. Sam gives back to the programme by helping first years understand what’s possible and how they can make the most of the opportunities available to them.
Sarah Mortiboys
With 25 years’ experience of working across education and sport both within charities and the commercial sector, Sarah is the Director for Place and Community at WeSport, the Active Partnership for the West of England, and is passionate about sharing her experiences, listening to challenges and identifying appropriate and stretching goals, helping our Team Entrepreneurs be the best that they can be.
Tim Holmes
As a coach and trainer Tim has spent much of his life helping people through the unique process of creating change, and finding the things they want to do. Now, he supports Team Entrepreneurs through processes of change, inspiring them to think differently and discover alternative choices, guiding and empowering them to take steps in that direction.
Tima Hemming
Tima is passionate about culture, change and transformation, with over 20 years’ experience working both in-house and as a consultant. Tima helps Team Entrepreneurs apply strategic thinking and problem solving to see things from a different perspective, and can support them to embrace and see the opportunities through change.
Tom Haines
Since graduating from the Sports Business & Entrepreneurship degree in 2022, Tom has combined a full time career in sales with continuing to strengthen and grow Hedgy, the business he developed whilst studying. Tom now supports us by sharing his entrepreneurial expertise alongside his understanding of the degree, helping new Team Entrepreneurs realise their potential.
Could this be you?
We’re always looking for people with a variety of experience. So, whether you’re skilled in a specific business area, have been running your own company, or a super networker, why not support our team entrepreneurs as a mentor.
We’d love to hear from you.
Ready to take your first step?
If you like what you’ve seen, but you still have questions, get in touch and we’ll help you decide if this is the right degree for you.
Know that you’re right for Sports Business & Entrepreneurship? Don’t miss out. Head to the University of the West of England’s website and apply now!
