Our Team

A DEDICATED TEAM...

  • Equality and trust within the team underpins our working methodology
  • We understand and respect the value of people
  • Total commitment to each other and to our business
  • Passion for our environment and location

COMMITTED TO QUALITY

  • Highly qualified and trained experts - we always maintain our professional standing
  • Our work is also our lifestyle
  • Quality is never compromised at any stage
  • We believe in future proof living and working
Sophie Hurst

Sophie Hurst

(BA Oxon Biochemistry)
Director
Co-founder of Preseli Venture, Sophie is committed the concept of the 'green gym'

Sophie passionately believes in the power of the shared adventure experience to deliver successful, positive results for corporate team building and leadership events.

Claire Carlile

Claire Carlile

(BA Education Honours)
Manager
Claire is Marketing Manager at Preseli Venture - she is studying for an MSc in Marketing with a subject specialism in ethical and sustainable consumption.

Claire rows a pilot gig and has represented Wales in the world Championships in the Scilly Isles for 4 consecutive years.

Nick Hurst

Nick Hurst

Co-Director
Co-founder of Preseli Venture, Nick is the invaluable "behind the scenes guy" in marketing and operations - he loves creating and building.

Nick has project managed the design and completion of the Preseli Venture low impact lodge.

Lorraine Taylor

Lorraine Taylor

Event Co-ordinator
Lorraine is on hand to make sure that your time at Preseli Venture runs smoothly, she has a flair and passion for hospitality, having managed conference facilities and first class lounges for Virgin.

Qualifications
  • First Aid
  • PSV driver

 

Chris Atkinson

Chris Atkinson

Trainer

Chris has worked in training and development for 8 years and is proud to be amongst the highest rated trainers working in the UK ranked by participant feedback scores (assessed independently through Dale Carnegie University).

His commitment is to align himself with the best international training organisations to provide outstanding training experiences for businesses across all industries. Chris works in Europe, Asia and theMiddle East

Chris has a background in psychology, counselling and business coaching. He qualified for Dale Carnegie Training in 2001 as their youngest trainer in the organisation worldwide, a business of over 4000 people. After 3 years full time he left to start Elysian Training Ltd.

Since then he has become internationally known for having a dynamic and positive approach to training. He has worked with the leadership of organisations such as First Direct, General Motors, HBOS Group, Orange Plc, KuwaitOil Company, LloydsTSB, HSBC, Crest Nicholson, Thales Group, Virgin Mobile, Saudi Telecom, Avon Partnership NHS Trust and the University of the West of England.

Jon Kellie

Jon Kellie

Instructor and team building facilitator
A keen longboarder, Jon knows all the best breaks and the best waves that Pembrokeshire has to offer.


Qualifications

  • REC First Aid
  • WCA Level 3 Sea Kayak Coach
  • BSA Level 1 Surf Coach
  • NARS Surf Coach Lifesaver
  • MLTB SPA trained
  • Powerboat Level 2
  • PSV driver
Paul Ellis

Paul Ellis

Instructor and team building facilitator
Paul is our coasteering specialist, having coasteered most of the Pembrokeshire coastline at some time or another.

Qualifications
  • NARS 1st Aid at work
  • WCA Level 3 Sea Kayak Coach
  • BSA Level 1 Surf coach
  • BSCA Bike leader
  • NARS Beach Lifeguard
  • MLTB SPA trained
  • MLTB WGL trained
  • PSV driver
Jackie

Jackie

Cook

Not a week goes by without Jackie being asked for the recipe for her splendid, warming and hearty home made soups - apparently it's a trade secret and she's not telling! Jackie'll make sure that you're so well fed and comfortably full of good and wholesome home cooked food that you won't want to leave.
Beth Jones

Beth Jones

Hospitality Assistant

Beth helps Jackie in the kitchen and runs the Bar for your evening relaxation. She'll also sort out a bonfire for you to sit outside and enjoy the stars of our clear west Wales skies.