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Meet the growth hub team

We’re proud to work with a dedicated team of general and specialist advisers who bring extensive experience across many sectors.

Whether you’re starting out or scaling up, they provide tailored support, practical guidance, and expert insight in areas from finance and marketing to innovation and sustainability, all grounded in real-world experience and a deep understanding of the local business landscape.

Not sure who you want to speak to? Use our book an adviser tool to find the right adviser for your needs!

Growth Hub Advisers

Our advisers work for, on behalf of, and in partnership with Business Lincolnshire, providing high-quality support aligned with regional priorities and opportunities. Through this network, you’ll access trusted professionals committed to helping Greater Lincolnshire businesses grow, adapt, and thrive. Whatever your challenge or ambition, our advisers are ready to help you take the next step.

Toni Coupland

Toni Coupland Toni Coupland LinkedIn

Growth Hub Business Adviser

Lincoln

Russell Hardy

Russell Hardy Russell Hardy LinkedIn

North Lincolnshire Business Adviser

North Lincolnshire

Gina Waterhouse

Gina Waterhouse Gina Waterhouse LinkedIn

North East Lincolnshire Business Adviser

North East Lincolnshire

Abdi Farah

Abdi Farah Abdi Farah LinkedIn

North Lincolnshire Business Adviser

North Lincolnshire

Andy Byrne

Andy Byrne Andy Byrne LinkedIn

Business Start up Adviser

South Holland and South Kesteven

Malcolm MacPhee

Malcolm MacPhee Malcom MacPhee LinkedIn

Business Start Up Adviser

West Lindsey and City of Lincoln

Harry Haslam

Harry Haslam Harry Haslam LinkedIn

Growth Hub Adviser

South Kesteven

Claire Hall

Claire Hall Claire Hall LinkedIn

Growth Hub Business Adviser

West Lindsey

Sue Doherty

Sue Doherty

North Lincolnshire Business Adviser

North Lincolnshire

Trudy Roberts

Trudy Roberts Trudy Roberts LinkedIn

South and East Lincolnshire Business Adviser

East Lindsey

Gordon Stewart

Gordon Stewart Gordon Stewart LinkedIn

South and East Lincolnshire Business Adviser

Boston and South Holland

Adele Mortimer

Adele Mortimer Adele Mortimer LinkedIn

Business Start Up Adviser

Boston and North Kesteven

Lindsay Linder

Lindsay Linder Lindsay Linder LinkedIn

Business Start Up Adviser

East Lindsey

Nikki Wheeldon

Nikki Wheeldon Nikki Wheeldon LinkedIn

Business Start Up Adviser

East Lindsey

Noreen Read

Noreen Read Noreen Read LinkedIn

Growth Hub Business Adviser Team Leader

North Kesteven

Our Specialist Experts

Our specialist advisers provide expert support across key areas of business development, from digital transformation and low-carbon strategies to exporting, innovation, and sector-specific growth. Working in partnership with Business Lincolnshire, they offer tailored guidance to help businesses overcome challenges, seize opportunities, and unlock their potential, whether adopting new technologies, entering new markets, or improving efficiency.

Russell Copley

Russell Copley

Business Finance and Investment Readiness Adviser

Greater Lincolnshire

Paul Ward

Paul Ward

Agricultural and Horticultural Adviser

Greater Lincolnshire

Hayley Toyne

Hayley Toyne

Retail, Leisure and Hospitality Adviser

Greater Lincolnshire

Tony Neul

Tony Neul

Resource Efficiency Adviser

Greater Lincolnshire

David Regler

David Regler

Digital Sector Growth Manager

Greater Lincolnshire

Trevor Durant

Trevor Durant

Manufacturing Business Adviser

Greater Lincolnshire

Guy Lewis

Guy Lewis

Digital Technology Adviser

Greater Lincolnshire

Noreen Read

Noreen Read

Rapid Growth Specialist Adviser

Greater Lincolnshire

Internationalisation

Internationalisation

Internationalisation Support

Support

Need to speak to someone?

Monday to Friday, between 8:00am and 6:00pm

T. 01522 782067

E. businesslincolnshire@lincolnshire.gov.uk

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