I live in Itchenor, near Chichester, on the West Sussex coast, with my husband, Chris.
I’m a well-connected, super-experienced political campaigner and fundraiser, an expert sportswoman, and a successful senior business leader, specialising in technology and cybersecurity.
I’ve worked across multiple industries, volunteered as a trustee of a national charity, Meningitis Now, and I have observed US Primary elections as a guest of the US State Department.
I have a political background, but I’ve achieved this whilst building a successful business career, a broad voluntary portfolio, and a happy family life, with Chris, and my three step-daughters.
In short, I have gained an unusual breadth of experience and expertise. With such a varied life experience, I relate to and connect easily with people from every walk of life. I would love to use it to make our country an even better place to live.
Politics
As a Conservative Parliamentary Candidate in 2015, I took the fight to Labour in their Tyneside heartland of Blaydon, doubling the national swing.
I have been an avid Conservative campaigner for 15 years, and an active disability champion on the Conservative Party Chairman’s Communities Working Group. I’m a team-player, supporting Conservative councillors and branches on our shared mission to win back the trust of voters.
Nationally, I’ve held Treasurer and senior leadership roles on major UK-wide campaigns, raising over £1 million on one campaign alone.
I’m currently part of the core team planning Gillian Keegan’s re-election in Chichester. As Deputy Chair Political in Chichester from 2015–2018, I helped our county council candidates deliver our most comprehensive success on record.
I believe we succeed as one Conservative family. I'll support our Councillors and branches tirelessly to build trust and win votes, in every ward.
Character
I’m a fighter who won’t give up. As a teenager, I was a British Junior Team-level equestrian eventing competitor. It was character-forming. Bravery, positivity, self-discipline, and determination were the foundations of my success, and of my character today.
I’m tough and tenacious - from competing in top-level sport; taking on Labour and the Lib Dems; and learning to hear again after meningitis.
Business career
In business, I was named one of B2B Marketing’s “Top Women in Tech” thanks to my expertise in campaigning on social media. I have decades of relationship management, strategy, and marketing experience in global businesses.
I’ve helped businesses and government make best use of cloud technologies, and worked with the Treasury to shape UK FinTech strategy. As Chief Marketing Officer for Censornet, a cybersecurity provider, I helped double its size.
I’m currently advising The Rt Hon Stephen McPartland MP’s ‘McPartland review of cyber security and economic growth’, a major new Government review which will report back in May 2024.
Technology is the future for politics and for life. With my knowledge of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and the cloud, I'll use this expertise in Parliament to help make policy and law.
Voluntary roles
Outside work, I was a local authority-appointed School Governor of an outstanding comprehensive school, advising the school leadership through a major £80m re-building programme.
I am Chair of the Communications Committee at the Worshipful Company of International Bankers, a City of London Livery Company. Here, I’ve used my digital and leadership skills to lead the creation of a modern new website and communications platform for the Company.
Downtime
In my downtime, I love swimming in the sea at Bracklesham (most of the year round!), sailing dinghies and keel boats in Chichester Harbour, playing tennis in Wittering, and cycling and hiking in the Downs. Cooking is another passion, and my family and friends will tell you that I make a mean chocolate cake!
