👥 Meet the Team Behind BES

Meet the Committee

We're committed to our mission: promoting our message that anyone can be an entrepreneur.

Our Values

What Drives Our Team

Our committee is united by shared values and a common mission to create the best possible experience for every BES member.

Vision-Driven

We're committed to building Bristol's premier entrepreneurship community.

Student-Focused

Every decision we make prioritizes the student experience and learning outcomes.

Collaborative

We work together to create opportunities that benefit the entire community.

Leadership Team

Our co-presidents work together to set the vision and direction for BES.

Scott Sampson - President
President

Scott Sampson

4th Year•Economics & Management (Study Abroad)

Co-leading BES with a vision to create the premier entrepreneurship community at Bristol.

Reece Forbes - President
President

Reece Forbes

3rd Year•Economics

Co-leading BES with a focus on building meaningful connections and opportunities for student entrepreneurs.

Core Team

The backbone of our operations, ensuring everything runs smoothly.

Neel Bhatia - Vice President
Vice President

Neel Bhatia

3rd Year•Economics & Management

Supporting the presidents in driving BES forward and creating impactful experiences for members.

Kelly Wu - Treasurer
Treasurer

Kelly Wu

2nd Year•Accounting & Finance

Managing BES finances and ensuring sustainable growth for our expanding community.

Igor Janiga - Secretary
Secretary

Igor Janiga

4th Year•LLB Law & French

Keeping BES organized and ensuring smooth operations across all our activities.

Officers

Specialized roles focused on specific areas of our society's growth and impact.

Jiayi Cheng - DEI Officer
DEI Officer

Jiayi Cheng

3rd Year•Education Studies

Championing diversity, equity, and inclusion to make BES welcoming for all students.

Maya Hoch - Outreach
Outreach

Maya Hoch

1st Year•Politics & International Relations

Building connections with the wider Bristol entrepreneurship ecosystem and beyond.

Harri Smith - Head of Events
Head of Events

Harri Smith

Postgraduate•MSc Finance & Investment

Creating unforgettable events that inspire, educate, and connect our entrepreneurial community.

Eldylea Izzaiddean - Marketing Officer
Marketing Officer

Eldylea Izzaiddean

3rd Year•Finance

Spreading the word about BES and building our brand across the university and beyond.

Ready to Get Involved?

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