Board of Directors

Graham has over 30 years’ experience in the bowling industry following his roles at Granada, Allied, Georgica and Essenden Limited. He was appointed Chief Commercial Officer in 2013 following his nine-year period as Operations Director of the Group’s bowling business. He is also a member of the executive committee of the UK Bowling Industry Association.

Antony is a member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (“CIMA”). He qualified in industry working across a variety of sectors in roles spanning Financial Control, Strategic Management and Reporting and Planning. He most recently served as Finance Director of Wickes, the retail division of Travis Perkins PLC, overseeing a strategic transformation programme to refurbish the retail estate and grow the online performance to create a truly omnichannel business. This resulted in 23% growth in sales and a significant increase in operating profit. Prior to his six years at Wickes, Antony spent ten years at RHM plc and Premier Foods plc as Director of Finance for Hovis and latterly in a central role overseeing a refinancing programme and finance transformation. Antony holds a Masters in Natural Sciences from the University of Cambridge.

Adam is a highly experienced finance professional who has worked in a wide range of consumer facing growth businesses. He is currently a Non-Executive Director at Loungers plc and Gymfinity Kids Limited. He is also Chair of the Audit Committee at Loungers. Adam was previously Chief Financial Officer and then a Non-Executive Director at Pure Gym Limited, prior to which he was Finance Director at Atmosphere Bars & Clubs Limited and Finance Director at D&D London Limited. Earlier in his career he held various finance positions at Whitbread, House of Fraser and Granada Group. Adam has been on the Board since November 2018, was appointed Senior Independent Director on 17th July 2020, and Non-Executive Chairman on 5th May 2021.

Christopher is a director and the sole shareholder of Harwood Capital Management Limited which is a designated corporate member and the controller of Harwood. Harwood Capital Management Group was formed in 2011 by Christopher on his acquisition of Harwood from J O Hambro Capital Management Group Limited. He is also the chief executive officer and director of NASCIT (a UK listed investment trust) and a director and investment manager of Oryx. He has a long and successful investing track record and is a non-executive director of a number of both public and private companies. Prior to joining J O Hambro Capital Management Group Limited which he co-founded in 1993, he worked from 1975 to 1993 for Samuel Montagu Limited, Montagu Investment Management Limited and its successor company, Invesco MIM, latterly as Head of North American Investments and Head of North American Venture Capital.

Julie has 20 years’ experience in senior executive roles with the Walt Disney Company, including most recently as executive vice president of Disney Stores Worldwide which carried responsibility for over 330 stores across North America, Europe and Japan. Julie has led multiple strategic business development and organisation transformation change initiatives for Disney with a focus on retail, brand development and digital transformation.

Laura is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and qualified with Deloitte before gaining considerable financial leadership experience across a range of industries. She is currently Director of Tax and Treasury at Pure Gym, the UK's largest gym operator, where she has worked for the past 9 years and has played a key role in their substantial growth. Her financial expertise and experience in the consumer leisure sector will be invaluable in helping TEG achieve the next phase of its growth strategy.

Sangita is the non-executive Chair of AIM traded Kinovo plc and RA International plc, lead board director of NASDAQ listed Forward Industries Inc. and a director of Global Reach Technology EMEA Limited. Sangita has extensive experience in corporate finance, journalism and senior consultancy. She has held a number of senior roles within blue chip organisations, including Unilever, Mars, Ernst & Young and KPMG, was a former board director of Swindon Town FC and a past President of the Chartered Institute of Journalists. She has consulted to a number of organisations that include HM Cabinet Office, HSBC and other blue chip companies. Sangita is a qualified accountant and a frequent keynote Chair and speaker in forums for the Windsor Leadership Trust and in the past the European Parliament.