Meet the team at Park.
David Park
Managing Director
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David Park is responsible for leading the business and ensuring that their core values run throughout the organisation. In his spare time, he is a mentor to other business owners and is also an active team member and trustee for Langdale Ambleside Mountain Rescue Team.
Chris Park
Finance Director
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Chris provides full oversight of all things financial and compliance within the organisation. In his spare time, you’ll find him swinging golf clubs and riding bikes.
Donna Hall
Sales Director
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Donna leads the external Account Executive team and manages her own clients. This fills all of Donna's professional time. In her spare time, Donna is an active fundraiser for several local charities.
Paula Hunter
Account Executive
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Paula has been involved in the insurance industry for over 30 years. She looks after a full range of commercial clients and works closely with the team on renewals and new client acquisition.
Ian Cooke
Operations Director
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Ian leads our internal team and looks after the day-to-day running of the office, compliance and acting as David's admin support. In his home life, you’ll find him teaching kids to ride bikes and giving his time to help children with their learning.
Helen Snowdon
Commercial Account Handler
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Helen has a wealth of experience in insurance broking, working in the industry for over 40 years. In her current role she provides internal support to Paula. In her spare time Helen loves exploring Italy and everything the country has to offer.
Natalie Gill
Commercial Account Handler
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Natalie provides invaluable support to Neil and has been with the firm for over 20 years. In her spare time she enjoys time with her family.
Kate Thompson
Account Executive
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Kate works closely with Donna in our new client acquisition team making sure that the transfer process is as seamless as possible. Out of work Kate has a passion for running, completing the Great North Run in 2023.
Jody Sutherland
Commercial Account Handler
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Jody has over 15 years experience in the insurance industry and provides internal support to Ian Snowdon at Park.
Ian Snowdon
Account Executive
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Ian looks after the insurance needs of a range of clients from farming to manufacturing. In his spare time, he enjoys cycling and has spent the last 20 years looking for a volunteer to take over his role as Treasurer of Marton Hockey Club.
Colin Thompson
Claims Manager
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Colin is our experienced Claim Manager bringing over 15 years experience to the role. Outside of work Colin is a keen football player and runner.
Helen Park
Marketing & Comms
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Helen is our Company Secretary, looks after our website and produces our ‘Parklife’ newsletter.
Megan Quinn
Trainee Account Handler
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Megan is an account handler supporting Kate and also assists with accounts, having transitioned in early 2026 from her role as an apprentice. In her spare time Megan enjoys spending time with friends and exploring the Lake District on long walks.
Oliver Mayhew
Trainee Account Handler
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Oliver is an account handler in the Small Business Unit where he supports new and existing clients, having transitioned in early 2026 from his role as an apprentice. In his spare time Oliver enjoys sports, especially football.
Matthew Blakey
Apprentice
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Matthew is our most recent apprentice, joining us in 2025. He currently supporting the team by shadowing colleagues and undertaking a range of tasks to build his skills and experience. In his spare time Matthew enjoys spending time with family and friends, and working out at the gym.
I need your help
A challenging ride in memory of Simon Toole, raising funds for a hospice that provides extraordinary care when it matters most.
Team News – Spring 2026
A busy few weeks at Park – celebrating a long-standing colleague and building strong insurer relationships.
Book Club - The Art of Fairness by David Bodanis
David Bodanis provides a thoughtful exploration of how decency, fairness and integrity build trust — and stronger organisations — over time.
David's blog: Myth-buster: "Underinsurance just means I pay a higher excess"
Underinsurance doesn’t just increase your excess — it can reduce your claim payout altogether.