Who we are
Watford Town Centre BID is a non-profit organisation funded by businesses and organisations in Watford, including Atria Watford, Watford Borough Council, and all the fantastic retailers, restaurants, cafes, coffee shops, bars and pubs that make up the Watford Town Centre area.
Our Watford Town Centre team put on events, share news & offers and provide services for our local businesses. You may also know us for our @WatfordTownCentre social media channels, or for the popular Watford Gift Card which is funded and managed by our organisation.
We manage this website to provide Watford residents, employees, and visitors with everything you need to know about the wonderful place that is Watford Town Centre!
Click here for more detailed information about us and what a Business Improvement District (BID) means.
Our Team
Kara Mesiano
BID Manager
Kara is responsible for the leadership and management of Watford Town Centre BID, working with the BID Board, the team, levy payers, partners and stakeholders to successfully deliver the business plan
Glen Hempenstall
Marketing & Communications Manager
Glen manages the BID’s marketing and communications including the websites, social media networks, PR and promotional projects.
John Hattingh
Watford Business Against Crime Officer
John manages our Watford Business Against Crime scheme – a paid for scheme that connects members with each other, town centre CCTV and local police, via a handheld radio.
Steven Shaw
Town Centre Ranger
Steven is our eyes and ears around the town centre, supporting our levy payers, communicating BID news and helping keep our town centre safe and secure.
Our Board
Chair
Kwame Tefe
General manager of The Moon Under Water
Vice Chair
Daniel Berko
Director of Aspect Property Group Ltd
Members
Kathryn Robson
Director of Performance,
Watford Borough Council
Donna Lawrie
Head of Marketing,
Communications &
Fundraising, One YMCA
Mark Ryan
Local Business Manager,
Metro Bank
Donna Nolan
Chief Executive,
Watford Borough Council
Saffron Johnson
Operations Director,
Watford & West Herts
Chamber of Commerce
Simon Plumb
Centre Manager, Atria Watford
Carol Andrea
Co-owner, Hairconnections
Observers
Peter Taylor
Elected Mayor of Watford
Cherie Norris
Economic Development Manager, Watford Borough Council