Meet the team

Stuart McCreedy

Managing Director

Professional Background:

A graduate in Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Stuart founded pm Connections Ltd in 2005 and has overseen its growth and transformation from a two-man project management band to its current Health and Safety specialism.  A Chartered member of IOSH, Stu brings over 30 years engineering and technical experience to the cause as well as general, construction and fire NEBOSH qualifications.  He delivers a number of training courses including the IOSH suite of Leading/Managing/Working Safely.

Stuart is Managing Director; he is closely involved in operational matters but only occasionally gets his hands dirty now.  This allows him to focus on the general direction of the company as well as commercial, sales and marketing activities.  He is a proud graduate of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses programme which informed our recent growth.

About Stuart:

Stuart nearly followed an entirely different career path, into music.  As a talented brass player, Stu spent many years playing bass trombone with some of the best brass bands in the country.  His claim to fame is playing for Grimethorpe Colliery Band on the Brassed Off soundtrack, recorded at Abbey Road Studios in London.  Running pmC means that banding is now an occasional hobby, helping out when a deputy is needed.  Married with two children, Stu is also partial to a recreational beer and curry.

Belinda Long

Managing Director Designate

Professional Background:

Belinda has a wealth of experience, training and qualifications with over 20 years in Health & Safety, Ergonomics, Rehabilitation and Health Science, in a variety of consultancy and management roles within construction, manufacturing and corporate environments. A career challenge was joining a manufacturing company that had experienced a fatality.  As H&S Manager, Belinda was instrumental in changing the culture that was held back by fear following the incident; leading by example, training and coaching to improve confidence and belief in safety throughout the company.

Belinda joined pmC in 2018 to manage and support our growing team of H&S professionals and to work more closely with our clients.  She has particularly enjoyed our projects on continental Europe; getting to grips with the culture, behaviours, language barriers and the logistics of working in different countries and with differing legislation/company rules.  Belinda holds a Post Grad Cert in OHS & Ergonomics, NEBOSH General Certificate with distinction and is a Grad member of IOSH.

About Belinda:

Mum to two boys, Belinda loves cheering from the side lines of their football matches.  She is a keen cyclist having completed the iconic London to Brighton challenge and has dabbled in coasteering.  Originally from Melbourne, Australia, Belinda settled here in 2017 and enjoys being a tourist here and abroad.  She is currently labouring for her husband, bricklaying and climbing scaffolding (safely of course) on their home extension project.

Vikki McCarthy

Company Secretary, Finance Manager & HR

Professional Background:

Vikki graduated from Nottingham Trent University with a BA (Hons) in Modern European Studies.  This led to a career in Administration Management before taking time out to raise a family.  After retraining, Vikki established a successful beauty business before taking up the admin and finance reins again, this time at pm Connections.  Vikki looks after all aspects of finance (including statutory reporting, bookkeeping, billing and credit control as well as internal payroll and pensions), keeping an iron grip on the company purse strings.  She is also responsible for general administration.  Vikki is the Company Secretary, oversees Data Protection compliance and is also the nominated Training Administrator for IOSH courses.

About Vikki:

When she’s not chauffeuring and waitressing for 3 young adults, Vikki enjoys travelling, history and quizzing, so best not to call during PopMaster!

Marie Dobson

Business Systems & Compliance Manager

Professional Background:

A part-time job whilst studying Business at Greenwich University provided the spark for Marie’s H&S career; ensuring that employees are kept safe and healthy in the workplace and that organisations are legally compliant.  She enjoys her role at pmC as the variety of projects and clients gives her experience of a wide range of workplaces, construction sites and factories.  A Grad level IOSH member, Marie’s H&S credentials include:  NEBOSH General, NEBOSH Construction and a Level 5 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice.  Her strengths are in construction, machine safety compliance and H&S management systems.  A Certified Machinery Safety Expert and a Certified Expert in CE Marking, Marie leads our Machine Safety services.  She also plays a key role in developing and maintaining our in-house, operational systems and templates.

About Marie:

At the tender age of 19, Marie moved to London from a Northern Swedish town with a simple plan to gain some experience of life; she can now happily tick that box.  A settled honorary Northerner, Marie loves being out in nature, baking, cooking and spending time with her family.

Mohan Leen

Health & Safety Professional

Professional Background:

Mohan is a calm and pragmatic Health and Safety practitioner, with more than 14 years of experience in Major Construction Projects and Operations within the Oil & Gas Sector. Having managing experience working in mega projects for multinational companies and major governmental oil companies in GCC’s (ADNOC & QP).

Mohan is committed to the safe delivery of projects and is well-versed in carrying out HSE Competency Management systems, identifying training needs, designing training modules/workshops, and establishing a focus on enhancing EHS standards through training & development.

Mohan holds an Engineering Degree in Fire & Safety and a BSc in Chemistry. Additionally, NEBOSH General Certificate with distinction and Level 4 & 3 in HACCP, Lead Auditor.

About Mohan:

A family person who loves to travel and listening to music.  Always enjoys spending time with family and friends.  Mohan is also an auto enthusiast “Racing is Life, everything before or after is just waiting”.

Darren Scholes

Operations & Service Delivery Manager

Professional Background:

Darren is a dynamic, solution-focused Health and Safety practitioner, with more than a decade of experience predominantly gained in the Health and Social Care Sector.  Daren has in-depth knowledge of audits, inspections, contractor/project management on site and remotely.  Darren is also highly skilled in developing, and implementing policies and procedures delivering engaging training sessions on all aspects of H&S. Darren is committed to high standards of safety and supporting and educating people on the key principles of personal and site safety.

Darren holds a NEBOSH General Certificate and Level 3 Certificate in Education.

About Darren:

Darren is a devoted family man with two young children.  When he does get some free time, he enjoys bike rides with the children and watching the odd game of rugby.

Kathryn Whitehurst

Project & Compliance Engineer

Professional Background:

Kathryn joined us in the role of Project and Compliance Engineer to bolster our growing project management service.  She originally trained as a theatre technician in Salford, where her love of working on projects began.  Kathryn then worked in theatres across Manchester, before deciding to follow her dream of becoming an engineer.  She spent 5 years studying at Sheffield Hallam University, gaining project management experience from industrial placements at various food manufacturers, as well as a Masters’ Year group project, building an autonomous hydroponic farm.  During her time at uni, Kathryn ran the “Women in Engineering and Maths” society to promote engineering disciplines to high school and college students, and to enable the relatively small number of female students in the engineering department to form a network.  Kathryn graduated in 2019 with an MEng in Food Engineering.

About Kathryn:

In her spare time, Kathryn enjoys learning languages, DIY and nurturing an ever-growing collection of houseplants.  Kathryn is very family-oriented and enjoys spending time with her nephews.

Victoria Fisher

Business Administrator

Professional Background:

Victoria has joined us as a highly experienced Business Administrator. She has spent more than 25 years organising and bringing various local companies into line and is looking forward to doing the same with pm Connections!

She has strong organisational skills and holds Business and IT qualifications.

About Victoria:

Victoria is married to her old school friend, who she reconnected with some years later and is now Mum of 2 and Step Mum to 2 boys.

She is a big Rugby League fan and has watched her stepson and now her son play, with her youngest son now being coached by his big brother.

In between being mum and working, she likes to read and to do cross stitch and has recently got into diamond art with her teenage daughter.

Callum Cank

Health & Safety Professional

Professional Background:

Callum has years of experience in supervisory roles, working in a range of different environments including manufacturing, installation, and warehousing. With a track record that demonstrates the ability to develop and deliver excellent health and safety systems, Callum has a pragmatic and proactive approach to risk management and is always keen to work with clients in a solution focussed way. Callum is committed to ensuring best practice and continued professional development and holds a number of qualifications, including NVQ Level 3 in Warehousing, IOSH Managing Safely, NEBOSH General Certificate, NEBOSH Environmental Management Certificate and is working towards NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate.

About Callum:

Callum’s ideal Sunday is to start with a run, followed by a cosy afternoon in front of the fire with a good book. He is the guy you want on your pub quiz team for the film round, as he loves film and cinematography, no scrolling for hours through Netflix, he always has a cracking watch lined up. Since moving to the UK from South Africa, Callum has mourned the loss of being able to “Braai” (BBQ) all year round, so has been developing new cooking skills, enjoying finding recipes from around the world. He also loves to travel and is taking advantage of Europe being on the doorstep.

George Marsh

Health & Safety Professional

Professional Background:

George has an extensive background in engineering: in aerospace, optics, and 3D printing. With a strong technical foundation, George holds diplomas in Engineering and certifications in 3D printing and health & safety, including the NEBOSH General Certificate. In previous roles, George excelled in ensuring quality control, maintaining equipment, and manufacturing, while contributing to innovative projects in aerospace, 3D printing and optical engineering, from both engineering and safety aspects. George has a proven track record of delivering high-quality work and adhering to strict safety standards in fast-paced, precision-driven environments.

About George:

George has a keen interest in history and learning about different cultures. George enjoys attending music festivals, visiting new places and keeping fit and active.

Darrell Hooghkirk

Health & Safety Professional

Professional background:

At the age of eighteen Darrell started his career in the health and social care sector as an administrator at a care home in the Northwest of England. As part of his job role, it was his duty to carry out compliance checks such as weekly and monthly audits. This is where his passion for health & safety and keeping employees safe in the workplace began. As an experienced NEBOSH qualified H&S Consultant, Darrell has a vast experience in overseeing all aspects of health & safety including the development and implementation of policies and procedures, emergency action plans and outbreak plans through COVID where he was the head COVID solutions operator. His experience also includes COSHH assessments, fire evacuation plans & fire risk assessments, manual handling, LOLER, infection control risk assessments. He is passionate about health & safety at work and cares greatly about making a difference and keeping people safe in their respective workplaces.

About Darrell:

Darrell is a passionate family man with three children, he is an Arsenal fan and a keen golfer. When he is not golfing, he either spends his time with the family enjoying countryside walks with their two dogs or relaxing at their farm with the family horse Willow. When time allows, Darrell loves to exercise, although work, and walking around factories and warehouses has soon become his form of keeping fit. When he is not busy exercising or enjoying the countryside, he supports and helps his partner with her own haberdashery and interiors shop. In his downtime Darrell enjoys watching a bingeable series and listening to all genres of music. He’s always on the look out for new recommendations, drop him a message with yours!

Debbie Davies‑Booth

​​​Finance & Business Administrator

Professional Background:

Debbie has an extensive career history within the distribution/manufacturing industry and the banking sector, underpinned by strong service capabilities, people management skills, finance and accountancy, and a drive to continually improve working practices. She is highly experienced in financial management, HR, business administration, process improvement, operations, sales, and client relationships and is a very customer-focused individual who thrives on contributing to the successful delivery of personal and team company goals.

About Debbie:

Debbie is married and Mum to three grown-up children. She spends her weekends watching her two boys play professional football and following her favourite football team Crewe Alexandra F.C. A huge sailing fan, Debbie spends her summers sailing with her family in Anglesey. Debbie has acquired a passion for Yoga over the past 18 months which allows her to keep herself in the best possible physical and mental condition to enjoy her busy life!

Ricardo Nakama

Health & Safety Professional

Professional Background:

Ricardo is a seasoned professional with a diverse background, holding degrees in Law and Tourism from prestigious institutions overseas. In Brazil, he served as a lawyer for the Brazilian Post and Telegraph Corporation, the Justice Court, and a municipal council, among others.

With strong analytical skills, exceptional organisational abilities, and robust interpersonal attributes, Ricardo transitioned to a career in Health and Safety upon relocating to the UK. He holds a NEBOSH General Certificate and is a fervent advocate for fostering a positive culture to enhance workplace health and safety. His experience spans the warehousing, food, and retail industries.

Ricardo is a champion of continuous improvement, with a proven track record in promoting training, induction, and capacity building within his teams. He is proactive, detail-oriented, and thrives in fast-paced environments, consistently upholding high standards in all his professional endeavours.

About Ricardo:

Ricardo is a dedicated father of two, often spending his spare time at his children’s football activities. A passionate sports enthusiast, he enjoys watching movies and series in his leisure time. Ricardo also has a deep love for food, particularly BBQ, Italian, and Japanese cuisine.