The 3 O'Clock Club - Unlocking the Power of Your Network

Louise Dunn

Co-Founder and Company Director, The Recruitment Duo

Louise Dunn is a seasoned Recruitment professional, having worked for nearly 20 years servicing candidates and clients in the Solihull, Birmingham and Warwickshire area within the business support sector. She has built up an extensive network of candidates and clients during this time, and is synonymous with delivering results and providing a quality professional service. She has a natural ability to engage, and listens enthusiastically to peoples needs, in order to make the right match.

Historically, she has successfully managed temporary desks managing up to 80 temporary workers, with her seamless and robust account management skills to ensure smooth delivery of day to day activities. Since co-founding The Recruitment Duo in October 2021 she has imparted valuable market knowledge, and guided 25 businesses to successfully recruit and retain talent for 91 permanent positions in a post pandemic market. She has honed a wealth of knowledge regarding businesses in the Solihull and surrounding area, and her expertise is regularly called upon by businesses particularly in the IT/Telecomms, Education, Property/Housing, Engineering, Fleet and Professional Services industry sectors. She predominately recruits for Administration, Customer Service, Sales/Marketing, HR, Finance/Payroll and management positions.

Emma-Louise Hewitt

President of Solihull Chamber and Head of Employment, Sydney Mitchell

I am the Vice President of the Solihull Chamber of Commerce and a Partner and the Head of the Employment Law Department at Sydney Mitchell LLP.  I deal with all aspects of the minefield that is employment law for both employers and employees providing guidance and support.  

With my role in the Chamber, I support my Vice President’s and the President of the Chamber in their roles as well as the Chamber itself and its and its members.  I am an active networker within the Borough of Solihull, not only on a business level, but also on a personal basis being part of a wider community of people and supporting local businesses, which really excites me. Relationships are really important to me and I thrive on that.  If I can help I will.

I have been part of the Chamber for 13 years.  For the last 3 years I have sat on the Solihull Chamber Executive Committee, helping to drive change, promote engagement, encouraging work inspiration amongst businesses for the next generation, as well as supporting both the Chamber and its members and I will keep on doing this!  

Kim Hulse

Owner/Founder, K Hulse Consulting

Kim has twenty five years of experience of product management and marketing. For the last ten years she has worked with independent retailers and small businesses as a consultant focusing on defining the customer offer, mapping the customer journey and developing trading & marketing strategies. Working with small businesses on growth plans and new projects, Kim offers a sounding board, creative ideas and action plans for businesses.

Kim has been part of the Visit Knowle team since it founded in 2019, leading the marketing strategy and liaising with local businesses. Working with volunteers from the community and Knowle businesses she’s delivered projects including marketing Visit Knowle, Late Night Shopping, a new website and even knitted hanging baskets. Kim has worked with local stakeholders to deliver “support local” campaigns, to raise the profile of Knowle and its businesses and as such is a strong advocate for supporting local businesses and local places. In 2023 Kim joined Visit Solihull’s Tourism Steering Group.

Local to Solihull, Kim is an active member of the Chamber and enjoys meeting local businesses. Having worked closely with independent businesses across retail, hospitality, and beauty she is aware of the challenges and opportunities local businesses face.

Lynsey Kitching

Co-Founder & Director, CAPE People Development

Lynsey Kitching is a highly skilled ICF PCC coach and facilitator, known for designing and delivering transformative leadership development programs that produce tangible, measurable results. With over 20 years of experience in leadership and management within the utilities sector, Lynsey’s expertise spans corporate property, communications, change management, and business strategy.

As Co-Founder of CAPE People Development, she partners with founders, business owners, and leaders to provide practical, outcome-driven solutions that address their most pressing challenges. Whether it’s creating people strategies, developing leadership teams, or coaching individuals through change, Lynsey helps leaders gain confidence and control as they navigate growth.