HQ Team.
Amy Coombs
Sales & Marketing Support
Amy brings a versatile blend of creativity, technical skill and commercial awareness, shaped by her experience running her own business. Her expertise spans web design, e‑commerce management, SEO and email marketing, enabling her to create engaging digital experiences and effective marketing strategies. With strong communication and organisational skills, Amy works closely with clients and customers each day, ensuring smooth delivery and meaningful connection across sales and marketing activities.
Jayne Gosden
Senior Operations Manager
With more than two decades of experience at The KIMCO Group, Jayne brings deep operational expertise and a strong customer‑focused approach to her role as Senior Operations Manager. Her career spans customer services, logistics and fulfilment, with a proven track record of managing complex export operations and supporting the smooth delivery of KIMCO’s services across multiple markets. Having progressed through several key roles within the organisation, Jayne combines hands‑on industry knowledge with a calm, solutions‑driven leadership style. Her commitment to operational excellence and her ability to build strong working relationships make her an integral part of KIMCO’s continued growth and reliability.
Fadi Hable
General Manager KIMCO Continental Europe
Fadi is the General Manager of KIMCO Continental Europe, where he oversees operations and drives commercial growth. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, he contributes to strategic development and the optimisation of sales processes. His key strengths include sales management, commercial operations and business development. Fadi is passionate about creating value and aligning with the organisation’s mission, and he is committed to offering diverse perspectives and innovative solutions that support the success of the team.
Beatrice Hunt
Senior Operations Manager, MHRA & Regulatory Representative
Beatrice plays an integral role within KIMCO, working closely alongside Senior Operations Manager Jayne Gosden to support the smooth running of day‑to‑day operations. As a French speaker, she has built strong working relationships with customers and clients, helping to strengthen communication across markets. Beatrice also serves as KIMCO’s MHRA and regulatory representative, ensuring compliance and supporting the company’s commitment to high operational standards. Known for her organised, dependable and collaborative approach, she contributes meaningfully to the team and continues to grow her expertise within the business.
Vicky Imoudu
Regulatory Consultant Nigeria
Vicky Imoudu is our Lagos-based Food and Pharmaceutical Regulatory Consultant with over 15 years of experience specialising in NAFDAC compliance for local manufacturers. She streamlines product registration and dossier assessment to accelerate time-to-market for consumer goods while ensuring strict adherence to regulatory standards. Vicky is a vital part of our KIMCO Nigeria team, working closely with our MHRA & Regulatory Representative at KIMCO HQ.
Chris Newman
Managing Director
As Managing Director, Chris Newman leads business across its multi‑market operations and drives strategic growth. With extensive experience in export development, international trade and market expansion, he has worked across all continents. His career includes senior roles in market intelligence, FMCG and distributor management, giving him a deep understanding of both emerging and developed markets. Chris combines commercial insight with hands‑on operational experience, guiding KIMCO’s evolution into a multi‑service organisation that supports brands through distribution, consulting, research and strategic communications. His leadership continues to shape the company’s direction, innovation and long‑term vision.
Paul Scott
Co-Founder & Director
With more than 35 years of experience living and working across Africa and Emerging Markets, Paul brings deep regional insight and long‑standing commercial expertise to The KIMCO Group. His career has been shaped by extensive on‑the‑ground experience, a strong understanding of market dynamics and a commitment to developing sustainable business relationships. Alongside his work at KIMCO, Paul has contributed to education and mentoring initiatives, reflecting his belief in supporting future talent and sharing practical knowledge. His blend of international experience, strategic perspective and people‑focused leadership continues to play an important role in KIMCO’s growth and direction.
Sue Scott
Director
Sue Scott is a long‑standing and highly respected member of The KIMCO Group, bringing deep organisational knowledge and decades of experience to the business. Having played a key role in KIMCO’s development over many years, she has contributed to the company’s growth across multiple markets and supported the evolution of its service offering. Sue is known for her steady leadership, strong operational understanding and commitment to maintaining the high standards that define KIMCO’s reputation. Her experience, reliability and continuity make her an essential part of the organisation’s history and ongoing success.
Robert Yardley
International Business Manager
Rob is an experienced International Business Manager and drinks category specialist covering Europe. Great experience opening and expanding FMCG markets across EMEA and Latin America. With in-depth knowledge in brand management, commercial strategy, and route‑to‑market execution, he has supported companies in entering new territories, strengthening distributor networks, and accelerating growth in both emerging and developed markets.
Global Partners.
Jean Claude is a Business Consultant specialising in market entry, brand development, and growth strategy across Central and West Africa. With more than 15 years of experience, he helps companies understand real market needs, adapt their products, and build sustainable commercial strategies.
Jean-Claude Agbortem Obi
Based in Nigeria
Lincoln is a seasoned global healthcare distribution and commercial specialist with over 28 years of experience across the UK, Europe, and international markets. He has built his career leading commercial, distribution, and business development functions within the pharmaceutical sector, supporting organisations in expanding their global reach and strengthening market access.
Lincoln Barrett
Based in United Kingdom
Sulaimon is a dedicated member of the KIMCO Nigeria team, supporting day‑to‑day business development and operational activities across the company’s Nigerian operations. With a background in business administration and more than a decade of hands‑on experience in logistics, maintenance, and administrative support, he plays a key role in ensuring smooth coordination between teams and partners.
Sulaimon Idowu
Based in Nigeria
Harry is an accomplished global supply chain and procurement leader with more than two decades of experience driving operational excellence across the FMCG, food, and manufacturing sectors. He has built a strong track record in strategic sourcing, supplier development, contract manufacturing, and end‑to‑end supply chain optimisation, working with multinational organisations across India, the Middle East, and Africa.
Harry Joshi
Based in United States of America
Simon Livingstone
Based in United Kingdom
Simon is a commercially astute and results-driven Business Consultant with a proven record of delivering sustainable revenue and profit growth across retail and distribution channels, with experience gained from more than 20 years of building commercial partnerships with leading global retailers, wholesalers, and distributors. With a consultative and transparent approach to business, Simon has developed trusted relationships with partners around the world and has a deep understanding of product, route to market, supply chain and logistics, and a passion for growing brands, delivering commercial impact, and achieving sustained category growth.
Bruce is an experienced market penetration and business development specialist with a strong track record of opening and expanding FMCG markets across EMEA and Latin America. With extensive experience in brand management, commercial strategy, and route‑to‑market execution, he has supported companies in entering new territories, strengthening distributor networks, and accelerating growth in both emerging and developed markets.
Bruce Mackenzie
Based in Spain
Phil is a highly experienced commercial growth strategist with over 30 years of frontline experience launching, scaling, and advising businesses across the UK and international markets. As the founder of Abacus121 and Abacus Business Hub, he specialises in helping organisations strengthen their commercial structure, improve revenue performance, and expand into new markets with clarity and discipline.
Phil Witcomb
Based in United Kingdom