Board & Directors

Ross McNally is Executive Chair of Hampshire Chamber of Commerce. He has over 30 years’ Board and leadership experience in business membership organisations and service sectors.

Sarah Mills is Director of Commercial Operations at the Chamber. An experienced Business Director Sarah has worked in service and product-based organisations sized from start-up, SME to FTSE100 across the private and public sectors.

As Managing Director of Ancasta Yacht Services,  Mandy has recently restructured an established yacht refit and repair company within the Ancasta Group merging it with the operational division of Ancasta International Boat Sales based on the south coast. With a BSc Hons in Yacht Manufacturing & Surveying plus 30 years management experience within the leisure marine industry, she has always been focused on business development, sales and customer service.  

Aaron has over 20 years experience in Teaching, Training and management within the college and private sector. He has been in a leadership role for more than 10-years . In his current role as Assistant Principal for HSDC he is responsible for employer engagement to ensure the college is delivering an up to date curriculum fit for purpose for the employers within the region. He runs a large apprenticeship provision and is also responsible for delivering adult training/ education. 

Aaron is also Chair of Hampshire Chamber of Commerce 'Portsmouth & District Business Strategy Group'.

Andrew is Principal and Chief Executive of Fareham College, an Ofsted Outstanding General Further Education College which excels in technical education and apprenticeship training. As Principal and Chief Executive, Andrew assists and advises the Corporation in relation to its determination of the College’s educational character and mission. He has overall responsibility for, and oversight of, all academic and curriculum matters concerning the college. Andrew oversees and directs appropriate use of funds and undertakes the role of Chief Accounting Officer.

Andrew also works as an Ofsted Inspector and is Non-Executive Director of Maritime UK (Solent).

Barry has a proven track record with over 30 years experience in providing quality cost effective customer services.

Barry is the North Hampshire representative and  chairs the Basingstoke Business Strategy Group of Hampshire Chamber of Commerce. He is a Governor for BCoT and Vice Patron for St.Michaels Hospice North Hants.

Richard Thompson is the founder of RJT International, a boutique agency specialising in business growth, commercial strategy, and AI-powered business development. Previously, Richard was Chief Executive Officer of The Business Magazine Group, which operates The Business Magazine, Business & Innovation Magazine, and video production company Sightline. With more than 20 years of experience in the media industry, Richard has held senior commercial roles at Guardian News & Media and JPI Media, and has advised media and technology companies on partnership and events strategy through his consultancy Out of the Park.

Alpa Shingadia is a dynamic Non-Executive Director and is currently the Chair for Rushmoor and Hart Business Strategy Group for the Chamber. 

Coming from a varied background in the tech industry. When the dotcom bubble burst in the early 2000s, she took a bold leap, launching a marketing agency with just a phone and a Yellow Pages.  She went on to exit her business in 2013.

Since then, Alpa has been a sought-after NED for various companies, recognising that real growth entails more than just boosting sales. She understands that a business needs to focus on all internal aspects, such as strategy, finance, HR/people development, infrastructure, corporate governance, IT, sales, and marketing. By homing in on these essential areas, Alpa empowers organisations to achieve sustained success, breakthrough to the next level of turnover, and achieve higher profits.

When she's not driving business growth, Alpa can be found indulging her passion for cooking and burying herself in a good book.

With over 20 years of experience in various hospitality and customer service sectors, Zulfiya has honed a deep understanding of client needs and operational excellence.

Currently a Regional General Manager at a FTSE250 Real Estate company, she plays a pivotal role in supporting SMEs and managing commercial properties.

She focuses on strategy, driving business growth and operational efficiency.

Throughout her career, Zulfiya has demonstrated exceptional results, consistently guiding teams to achieve positive results and fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.

In addition to professional achievements, she has been previously involved with the Scouts in capacity of Cubs Assistant Leader, working with young minds and local communities.

Outside of work, Zulfiya enjoys cooking, gardening, various sport activities and travelling, which provide a perfect balance to her professional life.