the Ipswich Central team is dedicated to enhancing, promoting and driving
forward the town you are proud to be a part of.
Operational Team
Sophie Alexander-Parker
Chief Executive Officer
Starting as a Street Ranger in 2007, Sophie has worked at Ipswich Central for over 13 years and now leads the organisation; overseeing all of the company's operations within the Connected Town area.
Chris Barnard
Head of Place Management
With over a decade's worth of experience working with a number BIDs across the UK, Chris oversees all operations at Ipswich Central including our people, projects, and initiatives.
Trish Summers
Head of Corporate Services
With over 20 years of experience in finance, corporate governance and HR; Trish oversees all corporate procedures at Ipswich Central.
Jack Cripps
Brand & Content Manager
Jack oversees marketing and communications at Ipswich Central, including business communications and All About Ipswich activity.
Kyle Sims
Street Services Manager
Kyle leads the Ipswich Central Street Ranger team, and manages the company's street projects and town centre safety initiatives.
Nicola
Street Ranger
A member of the Street Ranger team. The Rangers work with Police and local authorities to support town centre businesses day-to-day.
Evander
Street Ranger
Another of our Street Rangers; patrolling Ipswich town centre providing support to local businesses and their staff along with assisting visitors.
Luke Winter
Project Analyst
Luke coordinates research and data analysis at Ipswich Central; gathering invaluable insights to develop projects and planning.
The BID Board
Terry Baxter
Chair, Ipswich Central
Lucy Bayliss
DanceEast
Derek Bowden
Former CEO of ITFC
Paul Clement
Executive Director, Ipswich Central
Ellie DeGory
EDRM
Nick Denny
East of England Co-Op
Viv Gillespie
Suffolk New College
Elma Glasgow
Aspire Black Suffolk
Mary Graham
Yellobelly
Tim Greenacre
University of Suffolk
Andrew Harston
ABP
Terry Hunt
Chair of Thomas Wolsey 550
Dave Muller
All About Ipswich
All About Ipswich Advisory Group
Dave Muller
Chair, All About Ipswich
Jess Baker
Eastern Angles
Matt Capp
BT
John Cavani
University of Suffolk
Ivan Cutting
Eastern Angles Theatre Company
James Fairclough
Ipswich Borough Council
Michell Gordon
Babergh & Mid Suffolk District Councils
Mary Graham
Yellobelly
Cllr. Colin Kreidewolf
Ipswich Borough Council
Bruce Marques
Milsoms Kesgrave Hall
John Norman
The Ipswich Society
Paula Partridge
Anglia Karting
Oliver Paul
Suffolk Food Hall
Mike Scarlett
East of England Co-op
Cllr. Paul West
Suffolk County Council
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