OUR EXECUTIVE TEAM

Meet our executive team who are here to support our partners at Harley Street BID.

Nicki Palmer

BID Director, Harley Street BID

Nicki Palmer has significant experience and knowledge of BIDs, having worked from the inception stages, through the ballot process and into the delivery of many successful BIDs across London. Under the Primera umbrella, Nicki took on the exciting challenge of developing the Harley Street Partnership in April 2020 and the Partnership became a formalised BID in December 2021. These were extremely difficult times to develop a BID due to the pandemic, however, Nicki is adamant that the Harley Street BID will really position itself as an effective tool ensuring our business community across the footprint is fully engaged. As Nicki will lead on planning of the future of the Harley Street BID area, she will strive to deliver and guarantee that the BID brings value, a sense of community, recognition for the wealth of medical expertise and is a collective voice for our local businesses. In her spare time, Nicki likes to spend time with her family, travel and indulge herself with dog walks and pub lunches!

Contact: nicki@harleystreetbid.com

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Christine Moia

BID Co-ordinator & Business Sustainability & Connectivity Lead Harley Street BID

Christine Moia is the BID Co-ordinator and Business Sustainability & Connectivity Lead at the Harley Street Business Improvement District. She works across all BID themes to plan and support the long-term development of the Harley Street BID area.

With seven years of experience in hospitality management, Christine has consistently engaged with businesses, stakeholders, and both corporate and social clients. Her positive attitude and strong work ethic have been key to her success in providing effective project management support.

Christine played a vital role in supporting the Harley Street BID through its successful ballot to achieve BID status truly diving in at the deep end when she joined the team. She brings strong organisational skills and excels at building collaborative relationships with both businesses and customers.

Contact: christine@harleystreetbid.com

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Ashley Durling

Head of Operations and Security, Harley Street BID

Ashley Durling is an accomplished operations leader with extensive experience in the private healthcare sector. Throughout his career, he has successfully overseen projects of varying scale and complexity, managing multidisciplinary teams and driving operational improvements across multiple healthcare providers. His leadership has consistently delivered high-quality outcomes and enhanced organizational efficiency.
Before transitioning to healthcare, Ashley served with distinction in the Royal Navy. His naval career culminated in a prestigious appointment as a Royal Yachtsman aboard the Royal Yacht Britannia, where he had the honour of serving members of the British Royal Family and visiting royalty from around the world. This unique experience instilled in him a strong sense of discipline, attention to detail, and a commitment to excellence that continues to underpin his professional approach.
Ashley’s diverse background, combining military service with senior operational roles, positions him as a highly adaptable and results-driven professional
Contact: ashley@harleystreetbid.com
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OUR BOARD MEMBERS

Meet our board members working together to bring the vision for the Harley Street BID to life.

Simon Baynham

Chairman, Harley Street BID

Simon Baynham worked for London Merchant Securities (now Derwent London) and Weatherall Green and Smith (now part of BNP Paribas) before joining Howard de Walden Estates where he was property director for 25 years and a main board director for 19 years. Simon oversaw, amongst other things, the revitalisation of Marylebone High Street and more recently the expansion and regeneration of The Harley Street Medical Area. Simon is now retired but is the non-executive chairman of UK Real Estates Ltd and a non-executive director of ADAM based at CERN. He also holds the role of Chairman of the Harley Street BID.
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Matthew Tolchard

Head of Commercial Activities, The King’s Fund

Matthew’s role involves leading the Venue and Facilities teams in marketing and operating the site. He also manages the investment projects The King’s Fund undertakes to ensure their continued independence. Before joining The King’s Fund, he worked for 20 years in luxury hospitality in London, country house and international hotels and a degree in International Hospitality Management.
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Martyn Jagger

Vice President - Capital & Facilities, HCA Healthcare UK

Martyn’s role involves leading the Capital and Facilities teams across the HCA Healthcare Estates. Martyn is responsible for the extensive HCA capital investment programme, HCA Healthcare property portfolio and facility regulative compliance. Martyn is a chartered member of the Institute of Building and a Fellow of the Institute of Health Engineering and Estates Management.
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Andrea Merrington

Planning and Engagement Director, The Howard de Walden Estate

Andrea heads up the Town Planning and Engagement team at the Howard de Walden Estate responsible for all matters relating to Town Planning, design and conservation across the Estate. Andrea plays a significant role in not only Town Planning but also engagement with stakeholders such as Westminster City Council, surrounding businesses and occupiers around the Estate. Andrea is also Chair of the Westminster Property Association’s Senior Advisory Committee and represents the Howard de Walden Estate on the Marylebone Neighbourhood Forum.
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Robin Winfield

Operations Director, John Bell & Croyden

Robin has been at the helm of London’s most historic pharmacy since 2014, overseeing the transformation of the business into an internationally renowned luxury beauty and healthcare brand.
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Steve Mellor

Founder, AMP Athletic

Steve is the Founder of AMP Athletic, voted as one of London’s best gyms situated in the heart of Marylebone. AMP recently opened its second site at the Corinthia Hotel London, which is now the first hotel in the world to offer complimentary Personal Training sessions to guests. Previous to AMP, Steve ran gyms at both Claridges and leading sports medicine clinic, CHHP (76 Harley St). Steve is an active member of the Marylebone community and is always eager to meet other businesses in the area.
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Cllr Karen Scarborough

Marylebone Ward

Karen is privileged to be a Westminster City Councillor in Marylebone, representing residents since 2014. During that period she has chaired several committees; including latterly the Westminster Scrutiny Commission, Planning Business & Children’s Scrutiny Committee and Licensing.
She is a Governor of St Vincent’s School in Marylebone and St Mary of the Angel’s in Westbourne Park as well as a Trustee of the St Marylebone Almshouses and the Young Westminster Foundation.
Karen’s passion is to improve air quality and greening in Marylebone having been involved from the beginning and latterly chairing the Marylebone Low Emission Neighbourhood, which introduced the diesel surcharge (subsequently rolled out throughout the borough) and the Rain Gardens by the Zebra crossings in Marylebone. In addition, she sat on Cllr Robathan’s Climate Action Steering Group where the intention to be zero carbon by 2040 was declared.
Karen is delighted and excited to support the BID in promoting all businesses in the area whilst continuing to maintain and promote the Harley Street area as a centre of medical excellence.
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Jonathan Coad

Property and Strategic Programmes Director, The London Clinic

Jonathan’s background is in Construction working across all sectors ranging from new build office towers, to refurbishment of listed housing complexes, retail centres and schools. At The London Clinic Jonathan is responsible for the development and maintenance of the buildings and Estate as well as the delivery and implementation of the wider organisation strategic programme.
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Olivia Howes

Deputy Managing Director, Welbeck Health Partners

As Deputy Managing Director, I manage the Business Performance team that looks after our 11 operating Joint Venture Partnerships within Welbeck Health Partners. Responsible for the relationship management of 250+ doctor partners and all aspects of centre set up and launch, as well as ongoing strategic, operational and commercial direction in our London centres as well as sites in development throughout the UK and internationally. Chair and Director of Operating Board of two of the Joint Venture partnerships within the portfolio: OneWelbeck Imaging & Diagnostics, and OneWelbeck Women’s Health.
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David Smith

Senior Asset Manager, Lazari Investment

Lazari Investments own a 3.25m sq ft property portfolio which is predominantly focused on central London. Lazari have significant property holdings within the BID area where assets include the UK Headquarters of CBRE and Welbeck Health. David has responsibility for the asset management of these properties within the group which have undergone significant investment and redevelopment in recent years. Prior to Lazari, David was Investment and Asset Management Director at Redevco dealing with high value retail assets within Central London and major cities across the UK.
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Christopher Murray

Co-founder, Concord London

Christopher has over 25 year’s property development experience, in Central London. More recently, as co-founder of Concord London, with Terry Hui, CEO of Concord Pacific Developments Inc.

Concord London, together with Brookfield, have completed the landmark 50-storey Principal Tower, comprising of 301 luxury apartments and penthouses, located in the City of London. Designed by Foster + Partners, it is a world class addition to London’s iconic skyline. They are also developing Marylebone Square, a circa 1 acre site and one of the most sought-after development sites in London’s prestigious W1 postcode.

In 2013, Christopher founded W1 Developments, an award-winning, internationally recognised, property company, focused on producing exceptional quality single and mixed-use developments.

In 1996, he co-founded Ridgeford Properties Ltd, where he has undertaken a number of high profile developments, notably completing the Fitzrovia Apartments, consisting of 70 luxury apartments, state of the art office space and a new facility to house the Royal National Orthopedic Hospital; the scheme won the Urban Land Institute’s Award for Global Excellence.

Chris being a local businessman and resident, is delighted to be joining and supporting the Harley Street BID.

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George Hammer

Company Director, Hammer Holdings

George Hammer is a British beauty and hospitality entrepreneur, founder of the Urban Retreat brand with its flagship in Knightsbridge.

He is chairman of the London School of Beauty and Makeup and chairs the UK's ``Beauty Apprenticeship trailblazer``. His ``One Events`` business has venues in London's West End.

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Neil Davis

Programme Manager, BBC

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