Our Leadership Team
Simon Brewster Cert CII
Director
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Simon joined the family business in May 2014. A self-confessed ‘tech geek’ Simon has a software background that took him into the Investment Banking sector building trading and risk systems. He is using his skills to make a big difference to Ellis David by using technology to enhance their service.
Outside of work Simon enjoys playing golf and enjoying fine wines and single malts. His favourite quote is from Isaac Asimov – “Those people who think they know everything are a great annoyance to those of us who do”!
Denise Judge Cert CII
Managing Director
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Denise arrived at Ellis David in 2003, when she joined as a broker. Since then, she has worked her way up through the business, before being appointed as Managing Director in 2012.
While being managing director means responsibility for running the business generally, Denise still enjoys spending time with customers and ensuring they have the right protection in place for their assets – whether business or personal.
Our Broking Team
Laura Welthy Cert CII
Broker
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Laura joined Ellis David in June 2022. Before joining Ellis David, Laura worked as a commercial underwriter for Allianz Inurance, so she is very well placed to help our commercial customers with their insurance requirements.
Dheeren Patel ACII
Broker
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Before joining Ellis David in June 2019, Dheeren worked for A Plan Insurance.
Charlotte Smith Cert CII
Broker
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Charlotte joined Ellis David in January 2017 as an Admin Assistant but has since progressed to the Broker team.
Charlotte likes the fact that Ellis David is a small company so it can focus on its clients more.
Neil Porter Cert CII
Broker
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Neil joined Ellis David as soon as he completed college in 2000. As an insurance broker in the Private Clients team he sources insurance quotes, makes policy adjustments and provides claims assistance and advice for clients.
Neil’s favourite quote is by Bill Nye – “Everyone you will ever meet knows something you don’t” and when he’s not at work he enjoys playing a bit of football.
Neil Cavanah ACII
Chartered Insurance Broker
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Neil joined Ellis David from Towbay Ltd, when the two companies merged in June 2020.
Mark Lester
Broker
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Mark joined us in 2015 as Private Clients Adviser. He has spent 12 years in the insurance industry with Moffatt Saunders, Rampdale Insurance and Knight Insurance. During that time a Formula 1 car was one of the more unusual things that Mark has arranged cover for!
In his spare time Mark enjoys going to concerts, travelling, reading, a bit of cooking and socialising and dreams of a tour of the USA.
Jon-Paul Matyus-Flynn Cert CII
Broker
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Jon-Paul joined Ellis David in October 2020 to support the Croxley and London broking teams. He has since secured his apprenticeship qualification and has joined the broking team.
Maimuna Dibba Cert CII
Broker
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Mai has been with us at Ellis David since 2009. She specialises in Private Clients and is responsible for personal lines broking and account management. Mai is passionate about ensuring that we are experts in our fields and that we truly care for our customers.
One day Mai would like to treat herself to a round the world trip, in the meantime she spends her spare time relaxing with her yoga, reading, cleaning and eating out..
Richard Hamill
Broker
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Richie joined Ellis David in May 2021.
Hayley Doyle Cert CII
Broker
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Consultants
Stuart Runciman ACII
Broking Consultant
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Stuart started contracting for Ellis David in February 2016 as a consultant. Before that he was working for Aviva to develop their “Distinct” product range for high-net worth individuals. Prior to that he has worked as a senior underwriter for both Sterling Insurance and Chubb, specialising in High Net Worth clients. At Ellis David, Stuart is consulting on strategy, training and new business development.
Our Support Team
Daniela Budjanovcanin
Broker Support
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Daniela joined Ellis David from Towbay Ltd, when the two companies merged in June 2020.
Fred Brown
Broker Support
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Fred joined Ellis David in February 2022 and supports the Croxley and London broking teams. If you call either office, chances are it will be Fred who answers your call.
Richard Carden
Copywriting and Social Media
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Richard works part time for Ellis David and is responsible for all of our written communications across our Website, Letters, Emails and Social Media feeds.
Wendy Brewster
Accounts
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Wendy joined Ellis David in May 2015 and her role involves liaising with insurers to make sure all invoices and accounts are paid on time and preparing our management accounts.