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Director General of British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) since April 2021, Shevaun was formerly Head of Business Engagement at Number 10 Downing Street and was at the heart of Government in the Cabinet Office as Head of the Inclusive Economy Partnership.
Shevaun started her career in consultancy in London and New York. She then moved to the Walt Disney Company in strategic planning before joining Disneyland Paris, opening its second theme park. Shevaun then joined the agency world, running global accounts for Millward Brown, Mindshare and WPP.
Following this, she started her own business as a partner in a digital innovation agency and venture builder, Independents United, where she also became an Advisor for the Danson Foundation. Most recently, Shevaun was the New Ventures Director for Avado, building new businesses in Edtech and founding the Academy of Digital Business Leaders.
Shevaun has a passion for business as a force for good and in 2025 was awarded a CBE in the King’s Birthday Honours for her services to business. She was elected to the International Chambers of Commerce’s (ICC) World Chambers Federation Executive Council and General Council as Vice Chair for Europe and is a Board member of ICC UK. She is a Trustee of the Women of the World Foundation (WoW) and a Trustee of Barefoot College International, as well as a Venture Partner at the Conduit Connect.
Fran Nolan is a highly successful marketer, mother, and Managing Director of award-winning creative agency, Tribera. With an impressive roster of experience spanning from Head of Product and Proposition at Legal and General, to her prior role of Managing Director of Superdream - Fran is highly regarded in the world of marketing and agencies. With a fervent passion for women in business, Fran is a flagbearer for the work/life balance movement, and advocates for aspiring women who want to excel both in work and at home. In 2024, Fran founded BRUMWIM (Birmingham Women In Marketing), a community initiative built to bridge the confidence gap for women and Birmingham’s creative industries.
Sara is a visionary and creative leader of heritage and cultural visitor attractions and large-scale capital projects. She is a member of both the WMCA Tourism and Hospitality Advisory Board and the Greater Birmingham Chamber of Commerce Council and a regular guest lecturer on the Museum and Heritage Futures, MA at Nottingham Trent University.
With over 37 years of ethical and sustainable leadership, she has been successful in establishing and managing effective, multi-disciplinary and diverse, happy teams of staff and volunteers. She is passionate about diversity, inclusion and sustainability and has achieved success by working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders. Sara demonstrates that a high quality, sustainable and accessible visitor offer leads to the long-term support of local assets and successful place making.
