Lincoln Business School Advisory Board

James Pinchbeck - (Chair of the Advisory Board)

James Pinchbeck is Partner with mid-tier, top 40 UK accountancy and tax practice Streets Chartered Accountants. He is responsible for the strategic development of the firm’s marketing concerned with growth and development.
Ben Hill

Ben Hill is part of the Senior Leadership Team at Siemens Industrial Turbomachinery Ltd in Lincoln, where he leads Global Sales and Project Execution. Originally from Lincoln, Ben has worked with Siemens for more than 20 years in the UK and overseas, including roles in Australia and Sweden. Alongside his role on the Advisory Board, he is Chair of Governors at a local school and supports collaborative projects between Siemens and the University of Lincoln.
Urs Hauenstein

Urs Hauenstein is Volunteer President of several international organisations focused on leadership, governance, entrepreneurship, and quality management. He also serves as a Distinguished Visiting Professor at universities in the UK and Eastern Europe. Urs has extensive international experience in consultancy, accreditation, education, and organisational development, and regularly contributes to conferences, research projects, and global professional networks.
Simon Beardsley

Simon Beardsley is Chief Executive of the Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce, supporting businesses and regional economic growth across the county. His role involves collaboration with organisations including the University of Lincoln, Greater Lincolnshire LEP, and local business support networks. Simon has extensive experience in partnership development, international trade, and sector-led initiatives, alongside a previous career in commercial banking.
Sean Ramsden

Sean Ramsden is the founder and CEO of Ramsden International – the UK’s leading international wholesaler of British food and drink.
Faraz Khan

Faraz Khan is an investment and impact specialist, author, and public speaker with more than 25 years of experience. He is the founder of Social, Entrepreneurship & Equity Development (SEED) Ventures in Pakistan, supporting investment and impact development initiatives. Faraz has developed partnerships across the public, private, academic, and financial sectors in the UK and internationally.
Jane Owen Jones

Jane Owen Jones is the founder of Lloydmasters Consulting, a transformation management consultancy established more than 30 years ago. Her work focuses on organisational capability, leadership development, project alignment, and resilience. Jane has worked extensively in the UK and overseas with organisations across the transport, construction, and energy sectors.
Clive Vacher

Clive is an industrialist who has served as Chief Executive Officer of De La Rue, the world's leading currency and authentication provider, since October 2019.
Pat Doody

Pat moved to Lincolnshire some 28 years ago and leads NatWest Bank’s Commercial Business in the area.
Howard Gannaway

Following an early career in teaching, Howard joined the financial services industry where he became a key figure in developing the technical processes and client communications policies of the emerging profession of financial planning.
Vicky Addison

Vicky Addison is Assistant Director and Head of Business Incubation, Innovation and Growth at the University of Lincoln. She leads the strategic development and delivery of programmes that support business innovation, growth, and collaboration between the University and industry partners.