Leadership Team
Staff Profiles
Simon Plant
As one of the founding directors of SFP Restructuring, Simon has helped establish the practice as an award winning business. Whilst consulting to ensure that the high standards set are maintained, his focus now is to grow the multi product lines that the rest of the SFP Group has to offer.

Simon Plant
simonp@sfpgroup.com

Director

Daniel Plant
Daniel is one of the founding directors of SFP Restructuring, helping to build the business into a well-known mid-tier practice. He now spends his time consulting and is focussed on growing the SFP Group.

Daniel Plant
danielp@sfpgroup.com

Director

Annabel Ah-Lim
Annabel has over 10 years' experience in accounting and finance and is a qualified chartered accountant. Following a specialism in Forensic Accounting and running numerous operational projects within the SFP Group as Senior Finance and Treasury Manager, Annabel is now the Director of SFP Brokers.

Annabel Ah-Lim
annabel@touchfinancial.co.uk

Group Finance & Operations Director

Jeremy Perceval
Jeremy is a fellow of the RICS with over 25 years' experience within the property industry. Jeremy is a Registered Property Receiver and Registered Property Valuer who has significant experience dealing with all asset classes across the country, and advises clients in property insolvency and business turnaround scenarios.

Jeremy Perceval
jeremyp@sfpgroup.com

Director

David Kemp
After joining SFP in 2006 as a fresh faced law graduate, David completed his CPI and JIE qualifications and is now an appointment taking Licensed Insolvency Practitioner and Director at SFP. He works nationally with lenders, accountants, and business owners to provide clear and appropriate guidance on restructuring matters, always striving to find innovative ways to help businesses survive.

David Kemp
davidk@sfpgroup.com

Director

Richard Hunt
Richard has worked at SFP since 2009. He is a qualified insolvency practitioner and chartered accountant, holding the JIEB, ACA and CPI qualifications. Richard currently acts as officeholder over the firms MVL’s, CVL’s, CVA’s and certain Administrations, whilst also directly overseeing the firm’s compliance, treasury and tax departments.

Richard Hunt
richardh@sfpgroup.com

Director

David Kerr
David is a Licensed Insolvency Practitioner. He gained his insolvency experience in Chartered Accountant practices in London, Manchester & Cardiff before a move into regulation, leading teams in the two principal Recognised Professional Bodies, including a ten-year spell as CEO of the Insolvency Practitioners Association. David is a fellow of the IPA and the Chartered Institute of Credit Management.

David Kerr
david.kerr@sfpgroup.com

Associate

Crystal Allen
Crystal has been at the Group for over 15 years and has been part of its growth and expansion. She heads up the HR function and is the go-to person for all employee related matters. Crystal works closely with the Management team on the vision and strategic planning of the Group and is responsible for the development and implementation of various HR related policies.

Crystal Allen
CrystalA@sfpgroup.com

Head of HR

Paul Bergeman
Paul is a recent addition to Touch Financial. Having previously grown his own B2B lead generation businesses, Paul brings over 10 years of sales and marketing experience to the table and is now responsible for bringing new clients through our doors.

Paul Bergeman
Paul@touchfinancial.co.uk

Head of Marketing

Sarah Bell
Sarah joined SFP Group in August 2009 after having qualified in PA & Secretarial studies. As part of the Support Department, Sarah is responsible for supporting the directors, diary management, creative content, dealing with pre-appointment Administration matters and heading up the Support Team.

Sarah Bell
sarahb@sfpgroup.com

Head of Support

Hannah Powell
Hannah joined SFP Group in May 2006. As Office Manager, Hannah oversees the Facilities Department and the daily running of the office. Hannah also assists with the daily duties of the HR Department and is the first point of call for employee related matters.

Hannah Powell
hannahp@sfpgroup.com

HR

Liran Meydat
Liran joined SFP group in February 2022 with 15 years Senior IT experience in management and proactive system administration on hybrid environments. Liran has recently completed Cyber Security qualifications and joined the team as IT senior responsible for the entire group’s IT infrastructure, network, endpoints and Financial Cloud services.

Liran Meydat
liran.meydat@sfpgroup.com

IT Senior

Katie Baldwin
Katie joined SFP Group in November 2022 with over 10 years previous experience in Insolvency. As part of the Restructuring Department, Katie is responsible for managing the Liquidation and Administration teams and overseeing statutory obligations.

Katie Baldwin
katie.baldwin@sfpgroup.com

Manager

Lauren Baldwin
Lauren joined SFP Group in October 2020 working in the Treasury department. She has 7 years’ experience as an Insolvency Cashier having previously worked within Treasury departments at both a global advisory company and a boutique business recovery specialist firm. Lauren is the Assistant Manager of the Treasury and Compliance department and uses her experience and knowledge to complete a range of tasks and implement new procedures to ensure the smooth running of the team.

Lauren Baldwin
lauren.baldwin@sfpgroup.com

Treasury Manager

Emily McCartney
Emily re-joined SFP Group in August 2022 after a 2 year career break. Emily originally joined the group in 2010 and worked as an Assistant Manager in the Treasury Department. She has now joined the Support Department as Office Manager and oversees the Facilities Department and the day to day running of the office.

Emily McCartney
emily.mccartney@sfpgroup.com

Office Manager

Emma Roberts
Emma Roberts joined SFP Group in July 2023 with 30 years previous experience in Invoice Finance both in Sales and Operations. As part of the Invoice Finance Department, Emma is responsible for managing the brokerage and relationships with lenders.

Emma Roberts
emma.roberts@touchfinancial.co.uk

Brokerage Manager

Kirsty Mills
Kirsty joined SFP in March 2018 and brings a wealth of operational, customer service and sales experience to the group. Having initially worked in our Brokerage, Kirsty now works alongside senior management, reviewing processes and operations to streamline customer journeys and improve efficiency and productivity across our various departments. Kirsty is also Interim Assistant Manager for the Pre and Distribution Team within the MVL department.

Kirsty Mills
kirsty.mills@sfpgroup.com

Sales Team Leader

Eren Ozkan
Eren re-joined SFP Group in October 2020 with 13 previous years’ experience in credit control and recoveries over a number of professional service sectors. Eren is responsible for overseeing and maximising realisation recoveries for Administration and Liquidation appointments.

Eren Ozkan
eren.ozkan@sfpgroup.com

Assistant Manager

Craig Stevens
Craig joined SFP Group in January 2019, having previously worked for an Insolvency Practice at Senior Administrator level for over 5 years dealing with both Corporate and Personal Insolvencies. Currently acting as Assistant Manager, Craig deals with the day-to-day running of a wide range of Liquidations, CVAs and Bankruptcies.

Craig Stevens
craigs@sfpgroup.com

Assistant Manager

Kate Nolan
After graduating from University with a BSc, Kate began her career in credit control before moving into Invoice Finance as an Assistant Consultant. Kate was responsible for qualifying inbound enquiries, assisting business owners with funding solutions. She is now our resident Salesforce expert and CRM System Analyst.

Kate Nolan
kate@touchfinancial.co.uk

Assistant Manager

Sheena Patel
Sheena is a qualified FCA with approximately 10 years of experience in restructuring and insolvency. Previously she worked in a top 5 accountancy firm and enjoyed a wide practice undertaking Independent Business Reviews. She has also enjoyed a 10 month secondment in the commercial lending department in one of the largest high-street banks in the UK. She is currently Assistant Manager within the SFP Corporate Solutions Department and oversees the daily running of the team.

Sheena Patel
sheena.patel@sfpgroup.com

Assistant Manager

Natalie Brady
Natalie joined SFP in October 2020 and has over twelve years’ experience in insolvency, dealing with all aspects involved with insolvency processes. Natalie is a Senior Administrator in SFP Group’s MVL team and primarily deals with the closure of cases.

Natalie Brady
natalieb@sfpgroup.com

Closures Assistant Manager

Morgan Twiner
Morgan re-joined SFP Group in July 2023 after a 4 month career break. Morgan previously worked at SFP Group for 4 years in the Treasury Department. She has now joined the Projects department and will be working on a variety of projects throughout the group.

Morgan Twiner
morgant@sfpgroup.com

Project Co-Ordinator

Doug Playford
Doug joined SFP Group in February 2024 with 25 years previous experience in Credit Control & Accounts. As part of the Recoveries Department, Doug is responsible for overseeing and maximising realisation recoveries for Administration and Liquidation appointments.

Doug Playford
doug.playford@sfpgroup.com

Assistant Manager

Jon Ausena
Jonathan joined SFP Group in October 2020 with 14 years previous experience in both casework and compliance insolvency roles, and holds the CPI qualification. As part of the CVL Department, Jonathan is responsible for assisting with post-appointment CVL matters.

Jon Ausena
jonathana@sfpgroup.com

Senior Administrator

Jack Allen
With an Accountancy background, Jack has worked within the Healthcare and TMT sector as an accountant before moving into Financial Services as a Senior Administrator for SFP Group in October 2020. Jack graduated with a BSc (Hons) degree in Accounting with Management before recently qualifying as a Chartered Certified Accountant in September 2020.

Jack Allen
jack.allen@sfpgroup.com

Senior Administrator

Maisie Jones
Maisie joined the Group in March 2022, Maisie has 5 years insolvency experience mainly dealing with Members’ Voluntary Liquidations. Maisie has recently completed her CPI qualification and has joined the team as a Senior Administrator within the MVL team progressing cases to closure.

Maisie Jones
maisie.jones@sfpgroup.com

Senior Administrator

Alex Nastase
Alexandra Nastase joined SFP Group in March 2023 with 4 years of previous experience in Corporate Insolvency, with a focus on CVL and Administrations. Alexandra has an LLB and a Master’s Degree in Law from the University of Bucharest. As part of the Administration Department, Alexandra is responsible with post appointment statutory obligations.

Alex Nastase
alexandra.nastase@sfpgroup.com

Senior Administrator

Patrick Hogan
Patrick previously spent 17 years at RBS as Regional Manager. During the last 5 years, Patrick has been building a strong panel of accountants at a national level including sourcing new relationships and working with accountants in finding reciprocal business opportunities for the group.

Patrick Hogan
patrickh@sfpgroup.com

Senior Consultant

Grace Burton
Grace joined SFP in November 2020 in the MVL pre-appointment team as a consultant. She obtained her degree from The University of Nottingham, and has experience working in the Legal and Retail sectors. She will be responsible for dealing with new leads and appointing cases within the team, developing her knowledge throughout.

Grace Burton
grace.burton@sfpgroup.com

Senior Consultant

Bradley Durrant
Bradley joined SFP Group in March 2023 and has a wealth of experience as a Business Consultant working in Finance as a Broker then moving across to Insolvency. Bradley works with Accountants, Businesses and Individuals and prides himself on being a problem solver and assisting businesses and individuals facing financial challenges.

Bradley Durrant
bradley.durrant@sfpgroup.com

Senior Consultant

Gareth Jones
Gareth joined SFP Group in July 2023 with 20 years previous experience in Commercial Finance. As part of the Invoice Finance Department, Gareth is responsible for qualifying inbound enquiries and helping business owners find the most appropriate funding solution for their business.

Gareth Jones
gareth.jones@touchfinancial.co.uk

Senior Consultant

Neil Fullbrook
Neil Fullbrook joined Touch in May 2024 with over 20 years experience in Invoice Finance and Sales. As part of the Invoice Finance Team, Neil is responsible for qualifying inbound enquiries and helping business owners find the most appropriate funding solution for their business.

Neil Fullbrook
neil.fullbrook@touchfinaicial.co.uk

Invoice Finance Specialist

Corrine Dixon
Corinne Dixon joined Touch in May 2024 with a first class Business Management degree from Kingston University. As part of the Invoice Finance Team, Corinne is responsible for qualifying inbound enquiries and helping business owners find the most appropriate funding solution for their business.

Corrine Dixon
corrine.dixon@touchfinancial.co.uk

Invoice Finance Specialist

Tom Dawes
Tom joined SFP Property in March 2021 as Graduate Surveyor. He graduated from Nottingham Trent University with a BSc(hons) in Real Estate. Currently he is working towards his APC with previous public and private sector surveying experience.

Tom Dawes
tom.dawes@sfpgroup.com

Associate Director

Emily Morrow
Emily Morrow joined SFP Group in November 2023, AAT qualified with 6 previous experience in accounting. As part of the Finance Department, Emily is responsible for assisting with the day to day running of the Group.

Emily Morrow
emily.morrow@sfpgroup.com

Senior Finance Administrator

Michelle Butler
Michelle worked in insolvency practices for 14 years before spending the next 7 years at the Insolvency Practitioners Association, 4 years as its Head of Regulatory Standards and Monitoring. Michelle became JIE-qualified in 2001 and for the past few years she has been working as a consultant specialising in compliance and systems solutions.

Michelle Butler
michelleb@sfpgroup.com

SFP Compliance Consultant

Carriah Sutherland
Carriah joined SFP Group in August 2021 with 2 years insolvency experience, previous experience within the legal sector and a 2:1 degree in Law. As part of the MVL Department, Carriah is responsible managing her team alongside a portfolio of her own cases.

Carriah Sutherland
carriah.sutherland@sfpgroup.com

Assistant Manager

Ellie Twiner
Ellie joined SFP Group in February 2019. Ellie started in support as a Team Assistant and has now progressed into the role of Team Co-Ordinator and works within the Administration and Liquidation Department, as well as Corporate Solutions.

Ellie Twiner
elliet@sfpgroup.com

Support Team Leader

Maksym Horobets
Maksym joined SFP Group in February 2023 with a Masters in Work and Organisational Psychology. As part of the ERA Department, Maksym is responsible for assisting employees of insolvency companies with the impact on employee rights, as well as dealing with the employee consultations, TUPE, redundancy, government claims and pension matters.

Maksym Horobets
maksym.horobets@sfpgroup.com

Administrator

Marianne Bullen
Marianne joined SFP Group in October 2021 as a Team Assistant in the Treasury Team but soon after progressed to an Administrator in the Finance Department. She joined SFP Group with 5 years of experience in customer service and administration. As part of the Finance Department, Marianne is responsible for maintaining the Groups’ accounts and the day-to-day running of the Finance Department.

Marianne Bullen
marianne.bullen@sfpgroup.com

Administrator

Matthew Kerr
Matthew joined SFP Group in September 2022 with previous experience in Insolvency and with qualifications in both Business Management and AAT. As part of the Liquidation Department, Matthew is responsible for conducting case reviews, liaising with various stakeholders, preparing annual reports and overseeing the closures of Creditors Voluntary Liquidations.

Matthew Kerr
matt.kerr@sfpgroup.com

Administrator

India Moulton
India joined SFP Group in June 2023 with 18 months previous experience in Corporate Insolvency. As part of the Administration Department, India is responsible for post appointment statutory obligations.

India Moulton
india.moulton@sfpgroup.com

Administrator

Charley-May Cahill
Charley joined SFP Group in March 2023 with 4 years previous Administration experience. As part of the CVL Post department, Charley is an Administrator and helps assist with completing daily tasks.

Charley-May Cahill
charley-may.cahill@sfpgroup.com

Administrator

Sarah Crick-Linton
Sarah joined SFP in September 2021, having previously worked at one of the top 6 professionals service firms. She has over 6 years experience in corporate recovery and currently works in the Closures Department primarily dealing with the closure of cases.

Sarah Crick-Linton
sarah.crick-linton@sfpgroup.com

Administrator

Abigail Collins
Abigail joined SFP in March 2020 within the MVL Department bringing with her 2 years of insolvency experience. Abbie has moved to the Liquidation Department and is now responsible for conducting case reviews, liaising with various stakeholders, preparing annual reports and overseeing the closures of Creditors Voluntary Liquidations.

Abigail Collins
abigailc@sfpgroup.com

Administrator

Harinder Sohel
Harinder joined the Group in March 2022. As part of the CVL Team, Hari is responsible for conducting case reviews, liaising with various stakeholders, preparing annual reports and overseeing the closures of Creditors Voluntary Liquidations.

Harinder Sohel
harinder.sohel@sfpgroup.com

Administrator

Eva Dhimitri
Eva joined SFP Group in August 2022 with an MSc qualification in International Banking and Finance. As part of the Corporate Solutions Department, Eva is responsible for the statutory investigations into the pre-appointment affairs of insolvent companies and assist the team with progressing a portfolio of cases and ad hoc administrative tasks.

Eva Dhimitri
eva.dhimitri@sfpgroup.com

Administrator

Zoe Frisenda
Zoe joined SFP Group in April 2023. She graduated with Level 3 Business and Administration. As part of the CVL team Zoe is speaking and sending documents to Directors.

Zoe Frisenda
zoe.frisenda@sfpgroup.com

Administrator

Yatthavan Manoharan
Yatt joined SFP Group in May 2023 with a Masters in Business Analytics and Finance. As part of the CVL Department, Yatt is a Trainee Administrator, responsible for the preparation of documents and speaking to Directors.

Yatthavan Manoharan
yatthavan.manoharan@sfpgroup.com

Administrator

Ed Cornish
Ed joined SFP Group in July 2023 with a degree in International Business Management. As part of the Administration Department, Ed is responsible for preparing reports and case reviews.

Ed Cornish
ed.cornish@sfpgroup.com

Administrator

Tom Miller
Thomas Miller joined SFP Group in October 2023 with 1 year previous experience in Insolvency. As part of the Corporate Solutions Department, Thomas is responsible for investigating how and why insolvent companies have entered into their respective formal insolvency process.

Tom Miller
tom.miller@sfpgroup.com

Administrator

Huma Waqar
Huma joined SFP Group in November 2023 with a bachelor’s degree in finance. As part of the Corporate Solutions team, Huma assists with the statutory investigations into the pre-appointment affairs of insolvent companies and assist the team with progressing a portfolio of cases and ad hoc administrative tasks.

Huma Waqar
huma.waqar@sfpgroup.com

Administrator

Luke French
Luke joined SFP Group in January 2023 with a BA in History and Philosophy. As part of the Corporate Solutions team, Luke assists with the statutory investigations into the pre-appointment affairs of insolvent companies and assists the team with progressing a portfolio of cases and ad hoc administrative tasks.

Luke French
luke.french@sfpgroup.com

Administrator

Millie Parker
Millie joined the SFP Group in November 2022 after completing an apprenticeship in business admin. Within the Closures Department, Millie is primarily responsible for assisting in the closure of cases.

Millie Parker
millie.parker@sfpgroup.com

Administrator

Leah Curley
Leah joined SFP Group in February 2024 with 2 years previous Administration experience. As part of the CVL Post department, Leah is a Trainee Administrator, responsible for the preparation of documents and speaking to Directors.

Leah Curley
leah.curley@sfpgroup.com

Trainee Administrator

Gresa Krasniqi
Gresa Joined SFP Group in April 2024. As part of the Corporate Solutions Department, Gresa is responsible for the statutory investigations into the pre-appointment affairs of insolvent companies and assist the team with progressing a portfolio of cases and ad hoc administrative tasks.

Gresa Krasniqi
gresa.krasniqi@sfpgroup.com

Trainee Administrator

Fabiana Joao
Fabiana joined SFP Group in May 2024 with a Batchelors degree in Law. As part of the Members Voluntary Liquidation Department, Fabiana is responsible for progressing MVL cases onto the closure stage as part of her role as an administrator.

Fabiana Joao
fabiana.joao@sfpgroup.com

Trainee Administrator

Eliott Portelli
Eliott joined SFP in November 2020 as a scanning operative to help with the company going paperless. He brings over 10 years of experience in digital print & reprographics. He is now part of our growing IT department, assisting with running the groups infrastructure.

Eliott Portelli
eliott.portelli@sfpgroup.com

Datastore & IT Operative

Kieran Flynn
Kieran joined SFP Group in April 2022 in the marketing department having previously worked in Waste Management and Insurance sectors. Kieran has an MSc in International Marketing Management and a BA Hons in Music and French. Currently working as our Demand Generation Marketing Manager, Kieran works on our marketing activity.

Kieran Flynn
kieran.flynn@touchfinancial.co.uk

Demand Generation Marketing Manager

Jack Bayes
Jack joined SFP Property in March 2024 as a Graduate Surveyor. He graduated from Reading University with a BSc in Real Estate. Currently he is working towards his APC with previous public and private sector surveying experience. Jack is responsible for the daily running of the Property Department carrying out inspections, viewings, valuation reports and answering commercial agency enquires.

Jack Bayes
jack.bayes@sfpgroup.com

Graduate Surveyor

Elliot Dowsett-Ward
Elliot joined SFP Group in September 2023. As part of the Property Department, Elliot is responsible for undertaking viewings and inspections, and dealing with enquiries.

Elliot Dowsett-Ward
elliot.dowsett-ward@sfpgroup.com

Property Assistant

Jessica Lonsdale
Jessica started work with SFP Group as Property Team PA in June 2017, having graduated from university and previously worked in a property management role. She assists the team in day-to-day administrative support as well as with the coordination and implementation of case related procedures.

Jessica Lonsdale
jessical@sfpgroup.com

Property Team PA

Alfie Howard
Alfie joined SFP in April 2023 working within the Datastore department as a scanning operative. Alfie is responsible for assisting the Datastore and Facilities department with the teams day-to-day duties

Alfie Howard
alfie.howard@sfpgroup.com

Scanning Operative

Olivia Norden
Olivia joined SFP Group in December 2023 with a Business and Psychology A-Level and a Spanish and Philosophy IB. As part of the Datastore Department, Olivia is responsible for helping the company going paperless and other daily duties in the office.

Olivia Norden
olivia.norden@sfpgroup.com

Scanning Operative

Kirsty Pettifor
Kirsty joined SFP Group in May 2015 as Facilities Co-Ordinator in the Support Team. She is now a Senior Team Assistant and is responsible for providing support across the Administration, MVL, CVL, and Corporate Solutions departments within SFP.

Kirsty Pettifor
kirstylp@sfpgroup.com

Senior Team Assistant

Tiegan Simpson
Tiegan joined SFP Group in September 2022. As Team Assistant within the Casework Support Department Teigan is responsible for providing support across the Administration, MVL, CVL, and Corporate Solutions departments within SFP.

Tiegan Simpson
tiegan.simpson@sfpgroup.com

Team Assistant

Beth Hulse
Beth joined SFP Group in October 2022 as part of the Support Department, Beth is currently responsible for undertaking the secretarial duties within the corporate solutions department.

Beth Hulse
beth.hulse@sfpgroup.com

Team Assistant

Eleanor Parker
Eleanor joined SFP Group in April 2023. She is a Team Assistant within the Support Department and is responsible for supporting CVL and Corporate Solution departments within SFP.

Eleanor Parker
eleanor.parker@sfpgroup.com

Team Assistant

Kitty Doone
Kitty joined SFP Group in March 2024 with a Batchelors Degree in English. As Team Assistant within the Casework Support Department Kitty is responsible for providing support across the Administration, MVL, CVL, and Corporate Solutions departments within SFP.

Kitty Doone
kitty.doone@sfpgroup.com

Team Assistant

Emilia Oliver
Emilia joined SFP Group in March 2024. As Team Assistant within the Casework Support Department Emilia is responsible for providing support across the Administration, MVL, CVL, and Corporate Solutions departments within SFP.

Emilia Oliver
emilia.oliver@sfpgroup.com

Team Assistant

Isabel Papalini
Isabel joined SFP Group in November 2023 as part of the Datastore department. Isabel has moved to the Facilities Department as Facilities Co-Ordinator where she is responsible for the daily running of the office and is first point of contact for clients and visitors.

Isabel Papalini
isabel.papalini@sfpgroup.com

Facilities Co-Ordinator

Samuel Johnson
Samuel joined SFP Group in July 2024. As Team Assistant within the Casework Support Department Samuel is responsible for providing support across the Administration, MVL, CVL, and Corporate Solutions departments within SFP.

Samuel Johnson
samuel.johnson@sfpgroup.com

Team Assistant

Charlie Brooker-Mahal
Charlie joined SFP Group in July 2024 with a Batchelor’s Degree in Law. As Team Assistant within the Casework Support Department Charlie is responsible for providing support across the Administration, MVL, CVL, and Corporate Solutions departments within SFP.

Charlie Brooker-Mahal
Charlie.brooker-mahal@sfpgroup.com

Team Assistant

Lauren Mesher-Witt
Lauren joined SFP Group in July 2024. As part of the Recoveries Department, Lauren is responsible for overseeing and maximising realisation recoveries for Administration and Liquidation appointments.

Lauren Mesher-Witt
Lauren.mesher-witt@sfpgroup.com

Trainee Credit Controller