ABOUT SECOND CHAIR

You've got the vision. I've got your back.

Second Chair is for business owners in property, construction, interiors and premium accommodation who are brilliant at what they do – and short on time to shout about it.

Most of them don’t need another person telling them what they could be doing. They’ve got plenty of ideas already, thanks.

What they need is someone who’s done it at scale, can spot which opportunities are actually worth chasing – and then gets stuck in and makes them happen.

Whether that’s launching a new development or property, showing off finished projects so they win the next one, planning a campaign or giving their social media some much-needed attention.

Someone who sees the bigger picture, but isn’t afraid to get involved in the details.

You focus on doing what you do best. I’ll help you find new opportunities, reach the right people and make things happen.

Hi, I'm Debbie

I have almost 20 years’ experience in marketing, including 15 years at the Berkeley Group, one of the UK’s largest luxury property developers – most recently as Head of Marketing – and four years in B2B property at CBRE. Over that time I’ve led dozens of launches, from affordable homes to towering riverside penthouses (and even a couple of office buildings along the way). I’ve managed multimillion-pound marketing budgets, led teams, managed agencies and delivered some pretty complicated projects too.

Developments I've worked on include London Dock in Wapping, One Blackfriars, Imperial Wharf in Fulham, Camden Goods Yard in Camden, The Green Quarter in Southall, Royal Exchange in Kingston, Sutton Garden Square in Sutton, Beaufort Park in Colindale and more across London.

I’ve spent most of my career marketing places, spaces and the businesses behind them, so property, construction, interiors and premium accommodation are a natural fit for Second Chair.

I love the mixture of creativity, commercial thinking and making things happen. Coming up with ideas is great, but figuring out how to bring them to life (and whether they're actually working) is the bit I really enjoy.

I'm organised, practical and pretty good at joining the dots. I like asking questions, spotting opportunities and taking ownership, without needing someone to manage me along the way.

That's what Second Chair is about. Bringing big-business marketing experience to smaller businesses that could use an extra pair of experienced hands, without the big-business overheads.

Beyond the to-do list...

I'm a mum to two energetic boys and Patsy, our golden retriever. My favourite colour is leopard print, and I firmly believe that's a neutral.

I'm also studying towards a qualification in coaching (somewhere between school runs and football clubs). Helping people and businesses grow, develop their ideas and make things happen is something I genuinely get excited about. That and new floor mops.

I like good people, good ideas and getting things done. Preferably with a cup of tea nearby.

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Professional woman, leopard print, and her golden retriever.