Our management team
In addition to our board of directors, LWMTS is headed up a dedicated and committed team:
Andrea Felton, Finance DirectorAndrea is a successful and driven ACCA qualified accountant with 21 years experience across local government, schools and academy finance. Throughout her career, Andrea has demonstrated a strength for business partnering and has extensive experience in providing support during periods of financial change and recovery. Andrea has a strong ability to navigate complex financial environments, implement effective financial controls and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. She has been involved in numerous successful financial projects, such as implementing new financial systems and process improvements. Andrea joined LWMTS in 2024 and is focused on leading the development of our financial planning, management, and analysis, implementing a strong internal control framework, and efficient financial processes to support our continued evolution. |
Andrew Rowbotham, Property and Facilities Management ManagerAndrew currently heads up our property management and leisure teams at LWMTS and has led on many successful projects on behalf of Lichfield District Council. |
James Porter, Ecology DirectorJames is an experienced ecologist, with over 13 years in the industry. Having previously worked in both principal ecologist and senior management roles, James brings a combination of technical expertise and commercial acumen that allow him to work with clients/partners on how our biodiversity services can best feed into their overall project/ambitions. Meticulous yet pragmatic, James is a firm believer in findings ways to deliver best practice biodiversity solutions that work in a real world setting, fit in with our clients’ processes/obligations, and are profitable as well as environmentally beneficial. |
Artemis Ansell, Director of Planning & RegenerationArtemis is a seasoned head of planning with over 25 years’ experience - passionate about best practice and promoting great place-making. A recipient of the prestigious 'The Planner’s Woman of Influence 2023 in the public sector' industry award, Artemis is one of the most sought-after authorities in transformation, service improvements and delivery. She has been commended by the Mayor of London for leading the delivery of key major regeneration schemes in London and has overseen many nationally recognised strategic housing and commercial development schemes, including Wembley Stadium, Tottenham Football Stadium, and South Ashford Garden Community. |
James Knott, Disabled Facilities Grants Service Delivery ManagerJames is a driven project delivery manager, having spent 17 years in various property sectors including estate agency, lettings, property management and for the past 10 years within the disabled facilities grants service. With this experience James has developed a competitive yet personable approach to project delivery, with a keen eye for data and analysis to continuously seek out service improvements. As the disabled facilities grants service delivery manager, James has overseen the transition from service set-up to delivery within 12 months. |
Hannah Fox, Talent Acquisition LeadHannah has over 20 years as a highly skilled recruiter. Hannah’s experience covers a wide range of range of industries and sectors at all levels, from hiring graduates to senior/board level positions, nationwide and globally. Hannah’s approach has always been to ensure candidates and clients have the best experience throughout their journey, helping companies with their recruitment needs, long-term goals and hiring objectives. Focusing on talent acquisition through direct approach and research activities, talent pooling, attraction strategies whilst achieving reduced cost and time to hire. Hannah prides herself on being a people person, open and honest in all that she does, in order to successfully develop and maintain long-term relationships with both stakeholders and candidates. |
Lauren Hunt, Communications & Marketing DirectorWith over 10 years of experience in marketing and communications, Lauren joined as Communications & Marketing Director in 2024. Lauren started as an apprentice at 18 and has worked her way up to a range of leadership roles in communications, place marketing and economic development. Lauren leads the communications, events and tourism teams, creating and implementing a forward-thinking strategy that drives the organisation’s messaging and community engagement. She focuses on delivering clear, impactful communications while also encouraging creativity and innovation in local government. Lauren holds a Level 6 Diploma with the Chartered Institute of Marketing and was honoured to be named the national Communications Professional of the Year at the Comms 2.0 Awards in 2023. She brings a blend of organisation, creativity, and leadership to everything she does, always striving to make an impact and drive positive change. Lauren is passionate about development and training opportunities and firmly believes in investing in talent and growth. |