Meet the team

Francesca Powell

Front of House and Events Co-Ordinator

Francesca studied Event Management at Coventry University then following her graduation she worked as an events executive in a large hotel chain.

She joined Bee House to enjoy a more varied role in a front of house position where she can continue to co-ordinate events whilst also getting to know the occupiers.

In her spare time she enjoys baking, visiting new places and going out to eat.

Business Mantra – How you think about a problem is more important than the problem itself — so always think positively

Favourite Colour – Green

Why you like to work at Milton Park – Milton Park has a great community feel, and there are always events to look forward to!

Isobel McInnes

Operations Coordinator

Isobel graduated from University of Southampton summer 2024, where she studied BSc Geography. Throughout her time at university she also worked as a fieldwork assistant and has worked as a lifeguard for 4 years.

In her spare time she likes swimming, running, playing with her cats, and eating sweet treats

Business Mantra – Focus on the solution, not the problem

Favourite Colour – Blue

Why you like to work at Milton Park – you get to meet so many interesting people all part of the Milton Park community

Lorna Wright

Flexible Workspace Manager

Lorna joined the Milton Park team as Innovation Centre Manager in 2019. After 14 years of working within the travel industry, Lorna was seeking a change – she now has a role that means she can have a health work/life balance but still enjoys a varied, fun and fast paced role.

In her spare time, Lorna still loves to travel and her favourite place in the world is Barbados. Lorna also works with Oxfordshire & Berkshire Shared Lives where she offers respite and support for adults with learning disabilities.

Business mantra: You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take so to succeed, take action and opportunities!

Favourite colour: Purple.

Likes working on Milton Park because: Its great location and being able to work with a variety of companies.

Nikki Gibson

Head of Flexible Workspaces

The Innovation Centre wouldn’t be the place it is today without Nikki. It’s a lively, innovative and exciting place to work and that’s reflected in Nikki’s personality. Nikki heads up the Innovation Centre team and oversees everything from meeting companies space requirements to operations to Friday coffee mornings! Nikki is an “am dram” lover, so regularly treads the boards in her spare time, in between keeping fit and to equal that out baking and eating lots of cake.

Business mantra: Ask for forgiveness, not permission.

Favourite colour: Yellow.

Likes working at Milton Park because: I love the facilities to keep fit in my lunch breaks. It is an exciting place to work and I love being part of it.

Therasa Willis

Head of Front of House and Events

Therasa has worked for many years as a Personal Assistant in a variety of companies, more latterly working in the events industry.

Business mantra: If a job’s worth doing, it’s worth doing well.

Favourite colour: Red.

Likes working at Milton Park because she loves being part of a wider, exciting community which is constantly developing and changing.