business content for some of the world’s leading brands.

A visualiser for over 10 years, Ellie believes the foundation of being able to visualise well is through understanding the purpose of the conversation and the brains in the room. 

By asking the right questions, she can quickly determine which visual approach is going to be best to support a group to do their best work.

Ellie brings real energy to any meeting, and no two conversations are ever the same which is what she loves. One day she might be working in the world of chocolate, the next aeroplanes. When she’s not got a pen in her hand, she’s a keen long-distance triathlete and can be found improving her PB most days.

Elaine Stroud

CEO, ENTREPRENEURS´ FORUM

 

Elaine is the Chief Executive of the Entrepreneurs Forum which manage a vibrant community for North East entrepreneurs to be energised, uplifted and inspired by each other. 

Elaine loves creating events which support the entrepreneur, not just the business.   She likes nothing more than talking up the success stories of local entrepreneurs and hosts the podcast, “A Cast of Entrepreneurs” where she interviews business owners about their lives and business journeys.  She’s passionate about the north east, so much so, that when she’s not meeting members, she’s probably out cycling, running or swimming her way around the region.  She might even persuade you to join her!

Dr Noel Dennis
DIRECTOR, TEES VALLEY COLLABORATIVE TRUST

|

Noel has over 15 years of leadership experience in higher education and has recently joined Tees Valley Collaborative Trust as Director of Business Development.

He is an accomplished management educator and has successfully taught at all levels in higher education. With a particular focus on executive learners, he is credited with leading the development of one of the first transdisciplinary MBA courses in the UK.

Noel has a rich experience in leading various portfolios including learning and teaching, curriculum development as well as strategic marketing and recruitment.

In addition to his long career in education, he is a professional jazz musician and uses his experience as an improviser to provide a unique perspective on strategic management and leadership issues. He has gained international recognition for his work in combining these areas and is a prolific author with extensive publications.

Noel is a Senior Fellow of Advance HE, a qualified marketer and holds a Masters in Enterprise & Multimedia and a DProf in Strategic Marketing & Jazz from Middlesex University. His a member of the Board of power of Women and is a member of the Aviation Generation Advisory Board. 

Hannah Brennan
MANAGING DIRECTOR, SEER

Hannah Brennan is the co-founder and Managing Director of Seer, a data science and artificial intelligence agency, where she leads the company in leveraging cutting-edge AI and machine learning to develop innovative solutions that optimise business processes and decision-making. Passionate about sustainability and digital transformation, Hannah combines her expertise in technology with a strong focus on driving net-zero goals and fostering impactful change across industries. 

With a background in leadership, data-driven strategy, and operations, Hannah has been instrumental in helping businesses embrace AI to identify opportunities, streamline workflows, and achieve measurable results. Her strategic vision, combined with a collaborative leadership style, has positioned Seer as a trusted partner for organisations navigating the evolving technology and sustainability landscapes.