Pioneer

A former Partner with PwC, Carolyn Clarke combines almost 20 years of experience as an auditor and advisor to a wide range of organisations, with in-house experience as a FTSE 30 Head of Audit, Risk and Control and member of the Senior Leadership Team.

She has also worked with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) to develop guidance on the proposals for an Audit and Assurance Policy.

Carolyn firmly believes that all organisations are strongest with a clear purpose, and that purpose needs to be delivered on for the benefit of all stakeholders. This requires clarity, transparency, trust and confidence.

Pioneer

Michael brings 25 years of hands-on experience in the field of governance, risk and assurance, supporting Boards, Audit Committees and Executive teams as they transform their business for a digital age.

A specialist in Enterprise Risk Management, he is passionate about bringing risk and assurance to life – engaging business teams in a practical, straightforward and commercial conversation.

Michael left the Big 4 to become the Head of Risk and Compliance at a FTSE 30 company. He has worked internationally with some of the world’s biggest organisations, as well as in support of IPOs, and was a lead examiner for the UK Institute of Risk Management.

Most recently, he worked with client organisations to enhance risk management on digital transformation programmes; to respond to emerging climate regulation; to implement proportionate approaches to business continuity and resilience; and to establish improved cyber security capabilities.

Pioneer

For the last 17 years, Steven has developed deep expertise in all aspects of assurance, governance, risk and control, building on his earlier engineering and commercial experience in the petrochemicals, energy and utilities sectors.

As well as delivering high-profile internal audit portfolios for leading FTSE 50 companies, he has worked with the C suite to design, enhance and implement pragmatic and effective solutions with a focus on transformation. He has built global teams, spending seven years based in France and leading assignments in China, Indonesia, Thailand, USA and Egypt.

Practitioner

Glenn thrives on turning legal complexity into clear, practical solutions that empower businesses to grow with confidence.

A senior lawyer with nearly 30 years of in-house experience, he has advised on a vast range of legal and compliance issues across commercial, corporate, and highly regulated environments. Known for his collaborative approach, Glenn builds trust and clarity at all levels—offering pragmatic solutions tailored to each business’s risk profile and strategic objectives.

His career includes key leadership roles as Head of Legal and Company Secretary at npower (now part of E.ON UK), senior in-house lawyer at National Power plc, and most recently, General Counsel at Huboo Technologies, a fast-scaling, venture-backed tech company in warehousing and e-commerce fulfilment. At Huboo, as the sole and first in-house counsel, he played a pivotal role in balancing ambitious sales growth with robust legal and risk management measures, introducing critical compliance policies, processes, and company-wide training to support sustainable expansion.

Business Manager

With 12 years of project management experience, Marie thrives on streamlining processes, juggling priorities, and driving successful outcomes.

Marie spent 15 years working in the city and Canary Wharf, building strong organisational and analytical skills in a fast-paced environment. After taking a four-year career break to focus on raising her son, she had the opportunity to work part-time at Lane4, a fantastic company that deepened her passion for leadership and high-performance cultures.

Now at BRAVE, she enjoys the best of both worlds-supporting her driven teenage athlete as he pursues his sporting dreams while contributing to a dynamic, flexible company where efficiency and impact go hand in hand.

Marketing Manager

After a 16-year career break raising her four boys, Shelley re-entered the professional world as BRAVE’s first employee.

Initially an EA for Carolyn, she has recently studied to achieve the CIM Level 4 Certificate in Professional Digital Marketing. Now, as BRAVE’s Marketing Manager, she drives social media, website content, event planning, and lead generation.

Life outside of work is just as full. With two sons now at university, Shelley has welcomed a lively black Labrador into the family. She loves planning city breaks, embracing outdoor adventures—from hiking and kayaking to paddle boarding—and setting ambitious reading goals.

Office Manager and Executive Assistant

Hannah joined the team after a successful career in theatre, where she worked across stage management and sound departments.

Looking for a better work-life balance, she made the move to an office-based role, bringing with her sharp organisational skills, calm under pressure, and a proactive, can-do attitude.

She’s a natural team player and keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes.