Ian’s role as Finance Director involves strategic planning for Pigeon, devising and implementing new corporate structures, leading the corporate function for the company, and overall management of the Finance team.

Ian qualified as a Chartered Accountant at Baker Tilly, before working in a variety of finance and corporate finance roles at Greene King, Acteon, and Willis Towers Watson. He is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Accountants.

Ian enjoys playing golf and spending time with his young family.

As Group Financial Controller, Simon is responsible for managing all day-to-day financial matters across Pigeon and managing the Finance team. He is an ICAEW-qualified accountant and trained in a top 10 accountancy practice.

Simon joined Pigeon in 2022, bringing experience from his previous roles in industry where he led financial reporting and commercial finance teams, most recently for a private equity-backed healthcare group.

Away from work, Simon enjoys playing sport and can often be found on the badminton court or the golf course.

As Finance Business Partner Tom is responsible for the accounts and cashflows for a variety of investment projects at Pigeon. He is also on hand to offer finance advice and support to the project managers.

Tom began his career in finance in 2014 as an apprentice and since then has had various roles, including working as a business partner for internal services at West Suffolk Council. He joined Pigeon in January 2020 and became a Chartered Accountant the following year.

Away from work, Tom enjoys going on city breaks, visiting new places, trying new food and training for triathlons.

Paul has been with Pigeon for more than 16 years. Previously to Pigeon, he spent 10 years as an Audit Senior in an accounting and auditing practice and a further 20 years working as a company accountant in the food and packaging industries.

As Company Accountant he is responsible for all the corporate finances at Pigeon. Paul brings accuracy and diligence to his role and enjoys the variety of work.

Away from work, Paul enjoys reading, listening to music, gardening, and watching sports - he has been a fan of Manchester United for almost 60 years!

As Accounts Assistant, Alice’s role involves purchase ledger and sales ledger input, liaising with suppliers, and assisting the team with projects whenever needed. She originally began her career in social care, but after studying and completing her AAT, changed to a finance career in 2018.

Prior to Pigeon, Alice’s first four years of financial work were within commercial finance. Alice was attracted to the positive atmosphere and supportive environment of Pigeon and very much enjoys working with a team of people who strive to progress and improve.

Pauline is the Finance Administrator for Founding Director Will Stanton’s Private Office. She manages the accounts, monitors investments, and compiles management reports.

Prior to this, Pauline gained extensive experience with many years as a company accountant in the Film/TV Industry.

Away from work, Pauline is a keen gardener and DIY enthusiast.