The Team

Dominic – Founder.
	Dominic graduated from the University of Bath in 2009 with a Masters in Mechanical Engineering, and the HMGCC Design Prize. Awarded for his final year project, the prize recognised the steps Dominic took alongside the design process to ensure the commercial viability of his final submission. This involved in depth research into business planning and consumer marketing, which proved defining after graduation as Dominic become the social entrepreneur behind the Bath Soup Company and (until he can go full time with the company) a Freelance Marketing Consultant.
Helen – Head of Production/Bath Soup School Teacher.
	A retired Teacher and Head of Sixth form turned full time volunteer, Helen is in charge of production and the local relationships that the Bath Soup Company has with local growers and suppliers.
Ian – Head Chef/Bath Soup School Teacher.
	Ian has over 15 years of experience in the food industry and puts it to good use developing our soups and passing on his experience via the Soup School. Current also a Big Issue vendor, Ian is committed to returning to full time employment with the Bath Soup Company.
Student Volunteers
Student volunteers from the University of Bath have helped the company hugely as a group of highly skilled individuals who are incredibly enthusiastic and full of fresh ideas. Primarily committed to the Soup School, they can utilise the University facilities to provide both CV workshops and interview training, as well as supporting relationships with local growing initiatives and Farmer’s Markets.
Business Mentor, Chris Coles.
Chris offers many years of high-level business experience. He was previously Head of EMEA at Barclays Capital and is currently a Partner at the Venture Capitalist firm, Actis in London Bridge. He recently returned to University to complete an MBA and most important of all, is a resident of Bath.
Growth and Scalability, Sarah Forster.
Sarah is ideally placed to advise on the growth and scalability of the Bath Soup Company in her role as Director of Development at Big Issue Invest.
Growth and Scalability, Gavin Eddy.
Gavin was at one time voted one of the Top 10 Traders in the City of London. He is now a very successful Entrepreneur and Angel Investor. Gavin has supported the Bath Soup Company from the very start, is incredibly well connected and will prove invaluable as the company scales up.
Community Integration, Bryan Chalker.
Bryan Chalker has also supported the Bath Soup Company from the very start. He chose to Highly Commend the Bath Soup Company for its community centred operation in last year’s Bath and North East Somerset Chairman’s awards and Bryan is now Mayor of Bath. Bryan is passionate about food and is actively helping to connect the company with local growing initiatives.
University Integration, Siobain Hone
Siobain is the Student Enterprise Coordinator at the University of Bath and a huge part of why the Bath Soup Company is where it is today. Siobain is dynamic, driven and very well connected. Siobain will be able to advise and support us as we expand into other universities, particularly in the South West, and will help ensure we get the maximum benefit out of student integration.