Meet the team

We are very excited to introduce our team with over 150 years experience in the world of consulting, finance, marketing, hospitality, learning and development and human resources. This incredible and highly qualified team brings both diversity of thought, expert knowledge and industry-leading research to help you reach your goals, empower your employees and drive culture change throughout your organisation.

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Advisory Board

Dr Gian Power OBE

Founder & CEO
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Gian Power founded TLC Lions following his time at Deutsche Bank and PwC. Whilst working in the city, a personal tragedy struck with the murder of his father. Gian witnessed first-hand some of the inclusion & wellbeing issues in the corporate world. Importantly he saw the need to create a more emotionally engaged work place.

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Ali Trauttmansdorff

Advisor
Market Trends & Insight
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Ali started her career in HR with Goldman Sachs where she worked for 14 years before assuming her current role in 2008 at Rothschild & Co as the Global Head of HR for Investment Banking and Private Equity. Ali also sits on the Queen’s Gallery Group a collection of HR and Diversity professionals hosted by the Royal Household. An experienced HRD with global responsibility for talent management, reward, retention and development as well as inclusion and wellbeing. Ali is a GB Age Group Triathlete and has competed in both European and World Championships.

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Huw Morris

Advisor
Strategy and Growth
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Huw is a Partner in law firm Lee & Thompson’s Marketing & Advertising Group, as well as the founder and current chair of the firm’s Inclusion and Belonging Network. Huw has extensive UK and international experience advising clients on the full spectrum of general commercial related matters. He was ranked in the outstanding Leading LGBT+ Executives List in 2018 & 2019 and was appointed to the Advisory Board of the Telegraph’s Diversity & Inclusion Conference 2019. A founding Committee member of the Law Society’s LGBT+ Lawyers Division and a board member of OUTvertising. Huw is also a Trustee and NED of international youth support charity DitchTheLabel.

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Laura Lowe

Advisor
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Laura is the Senior Vice President of People & Culture for SAP Go to Market, where she is dedicated to fulfilling SAP’s promise of bringing out the best in every employee. Prior to SAP, Laura was the Chief People Officer at Avanade, a Microsoft and Accenture joint venture. Whether it was leading through the global pandemic or helping employees navigate complex geopolitical environments, Laura upheld Avanade’s commitment to ensuring all employees felt confident, cared for, and inspired.

Laura’s career began at IBM, where she ultimately held HR Executive positions in Global Business Services and Global Technology Services, driving large-scale People programs for up to 120,000 employees around the world. It was here that she developed her strong global mindset and her passion for connecting employee experience to exceptional business outcomes.

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TLC Lions Team

Pavan Mann

Client Director
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Pavan brings a wealth of experience in go-to-market and growth strategies within the learning and development and human capital space. Having worked closely with some of the world’s leading organisations, he is passionate about helping companies unlock potential to drive cultural change and business growth. At TLC Lions, Pavan is focused on building impactful partnerships that elevate people-led initiatives and support clients in bringing their purpose to life. Outside of work, Pavan’s throwing punches in the boxing ring, getting creative in the kitchen with new recipes, and unwinding over great food and conversation in different cities.

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Rebecca Carpenter

Senior Account & Operations Manager
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Following her experience within business operations and client management, Rebecca supports the delivery of long term learning and development programmes that drive global growth and impact. She oversees account delivery and internal operations, ensuring clients, Lions, and the team are aligned and set up for success. Rebecca plays a key role in organisational efficiency, culture, and strategic initiatives that support TLC Lions’ mission to make workplaces more human. She is passionate about workplace wellbeing and creating environments where people can truly thrive. Outside of work, Rebecca enjoys hiking, cooking, and practicing yoga.

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Ryan Vincent

Advisory Director
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Ryan is an experienced consulting and learning & development specialist passionate about driving positive behavioural change across the working world. At TLC Lions, this means developing and deploying unconventional, immersive learning experiences with a unique human touch. Ryan also supports our Lions to deliver transformational programming, uncovering opportunities to drive transformations which benefit businesses as much as the people and communities they serve. Over the past 7 years, Ryan has supported leaders and grassroots changemakers alike in facilitating culture change in international organisations, including pharmaceuticals, NGOs and government sectors. He has also worked with Boards and C-Suites in banking, travel, beauty, fashion and tech to develop global equity, diversity, and inclusion strategies. In his free time, Ryan sits on the committee for an LGBTQ+ tennis club in North London, supporting access to sport for underserved communities. Ryan is also a self published author, with his two cats and partner acting as his creative muses and supporters.

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Caroline Woods

Director of Special Projects
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Caroline brings extensive hospitality, event design and management experience, with her previous role working as a Senior Sales & Events Manager for Marriott International. She has worked with a number of high profile organisations across multiple industries from conception through to onsite delivery from both the client and venue side. Caroline has a great passion for delivering bespoke events that have a positive impact on individuals. Outside of the office, Caroline enjoys the countryside, travelling, gardening and is into golf & Formula 1.

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Mavis Leita

Account Manager
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Mavis brings extensive experience in client account management, event logistics, business operations and administration to her role as an Account Manager at TLC Lions. Previously, she served as Head of Client Partnerships, where she led a team and managed key client relationships.

At TLC Lions, Mavis supports a diverse portfolio of global organisations, working closely with clients to deliver tailored partnerships and seamless experiences. She also helps keep the company’s day-to-day operations and administration running smoothly. Through her work, Mavis supports organisations in creating more human workplaces through the power of storytelling.

Outside of work, Mavis enjoys spending time at the beach, listening to music, cooking and making memories with her loved ones.

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Hannah Heer

Senior Account Manager
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Hannah is an accomplished Senior Account Manager at TLC Lions and brings a blend of strategic insight and operational excellence to the Accounts Team. With a robust background in Marketing in the tech industry and Event Management at American Express GBT, she has adeptly managed large-scale global events for prestigious clients such as GSK. Her expertise spans people management, vendor negotiation, account management and business development, all of which contribute to her ability to deliver exceptional client experiences and drive business growth. Passionate about fostering diversity, inclusion, and humanising the corporate world, Hannah has also been instrumental in organising and supporting numerous charity events. Outside of her professional life, she enjoys travelling, cooking, music and exploring new activities with friends and family.

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Maddy Woodman

Advisory Manager
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Maddy is a learning specialist, organisational psychologist and coach passionate about helping organisations create more human centred and emotionally intelligent workplaces. At TLC Lions she supports the design and delivery of unconventional and immersive learning experiences that drive real behavioural change.

Her background spans consulting and leadership development, creating meaningful learning experiences across a wide range of organisations. She has supported senior teams to rethink ways of working, strengthen leadership capability and design blended learning that moves people from insight to action. Her work is grounded in behavioural science and informed by creative approaches including LEGO® Serious Play®, digital learning and design thinking.

Before joining TLC Lions, Maddy worked in Organisational Development, HR Consultancy and Higher Education. Outside work she enjoys gardening, weightlifting and juggling a growing list of creative projects, usually with a large coffee in hand.

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Laura Vigus

Events Manager
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Laura brings a strong background in venue-based events, along with a deep understanding of hospitality and event design, to the TLC Lions team. Having collaborated with a range of high-profile organisations across diverse industries, she is passionate about creating emotive, thoughtful, and seamless event experiences – from initial concept through to final delivery. Outside of work, Laura is a country girl at heart who enjoys travelling and spending time with her family.

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Amira Barkhouche

Senior Account Manager
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Bringing experience across business development, global account management and client success, Amira joins TLC Lions as a Senior Client Manager. Before joining TLC Lions, she built her career progressing from a Business Development Executive to an International Account Manager. She partnered with leading global organisations across wide-ranging industries to deliver strategic technology solutions and built long-term client relationships. During her time, she received both the Rising Star Award and the Operational Excellence Award for her commitment to exceptional client service and delivery.

Passionate about building trusted partnerships, Amira enjoys understanding each client’s unique goals and working collaboratively to deliver meaningful, high-quality experiences. She is excited to support organisations in creating more human, inclusive workplaces through the power of storytelling and learning.

Outside of work, Amira enjoys strength training, discovering new food spots, prioritising health and wellbeing, and spending time with loved ones.

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Charlie Stephen

Account Manager
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Charlie is an Account Manager at TLC Lions, specialising in operational delivery and process optimisation.

With a background in project delivery and customer success, he has partnered with global clients and suppliers across a diverse range of industries to deliver organisational change initiatives and high-quality client services.

Charlie is passionate about delivering tailored solutions and creating an exceptional client experience for all of TLC Lions clients.

Outside of work, he enjoys reading, hiking across Scotland, England, and Wales, and snowboarding whenever he gets the opportunity.

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