
Our People
![]() | Billy PinkertonChairman Billy set up Cherton in 1995 after a career in public service, the first client was Sainsbury's and he advised them on entry into the local market. He has a formidable network of contacts and a wealth of experience in guiding clients through the complex bureaucracy of Government in Northern Ireland |
![]() | Muriel McCutcheonCommercial Director Muriel co-founded Cherton after a career in public service where she had been heavily involved in leading event spectaculars. |
![]() | Robin GuthrieManaging Director Robin joined Cherton in 1999 from his previous position as Commercial Director of a UK plc. He has led a number of high profile lobbying campaigns with clients such as Westfield, John Lewis, B&Q and Land Securities. He has also worked on specific projects with Phoenix Gas, Lagan, G4S and Dobbies Garden Centres. |
![]() | Richard HartAssistant Director Richard joined Cherton in 2006 having previously worked in various roles in the public sector. He has provided top level strategic advice to Cherton's clients such as the Murdock Group, McCloskey and O'Kane, RPS, Snoddons and Affinity Health. |
![]() | David BabingtonDavid joined in 2008 after working with private and public sector clients in financial services, HR and customer service sectors. He has since worked with a range of clients including Sainsbury's, Tunstall Healthcare, the DHSSPS and the Consumer Council.
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Leo CallowNon-Executive Director Leo is a former senior public servant with a strong pedigree in corporate communications, crisis management and high impact event delivery. He is also a winner of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations Sword of Excellence in 1999 and Wilkinson Sword of Peace in 2000.
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