Our Team
Laura Pennington, Managing Director
Laura has been working in the recruitment industry for over 15 years, along with this she is a certified coach, NLP practitioner and business mentor. Since taking over Mash Laura has diversified the services pulling on her skills and expertise to create a wider offering to our clients.
When not working Laura enjoys a life in the country with her husband, 2 children and big boxer dog Roxy
Cara Martin, Director Of Innovation & Diversity
Cara has spent the last 29 years carving out a career within some of the biggest names and brands in business. The last 15 years of working within the corporate world, were spent holding Senior Management and Operational Roles overseeing multi million pound turnovers and the development of hundreds of staff, managers and senior influencers in business.
Over more recent years, Cara has been working with multiple local entrepreneurs. The common themes and undercurrents of challenges which face these incredible business owners, has led her to offering support, coaching, guidance and solutions to the issues that the business owners and the business themselves face in her own inimitable style.
With four lively girls (two of which being her cats Tabitha and Lottie) and a real zest for life. It's no wonder she is high energy and has an extraordinarily positive approach.
Ben Malik, Director of Human Resources
Ben is a Chartered Member of the CIPD and his wealth of HR experience covers private, public, not for profit and charity sectors and a variety of industries including professional services, manufacturing, engineering, technology, defence, education, construction and trades, transport and logistics.
Ben has a passion for training, designing and delivering management & leadership workshops and also teaches CIPD students at a Somerset College. Ben has a down to earth, fair yet pragmatic and commercial approach to HR.
When he’s not working, Ben enjoys life in the west country with his husband,
3 cats (Rod, Jane & Freddie) and his collection of orchids.
Amanda Whitlock, Mental Health & Wellbeing Trainer
Amanda is highly motivated, skilled training specialist and professional presenter with over 6 years career experience in Wellbeing. She is a qualified MHFA instructor and specialises in delivering wellbeing and mental health training and workshops.
In her free time she likes walking her collie through the beautiful Dorset countryside and spending time with her friends and family
Marc Hemmings, Senior Sales & Recruitment Executive
Marc brings a fantastic energy to the Mash team. He started his sales career at the tender age of 16, quickly moving through the ranks, which led to him achieving his goal managing large sales teams. Marc prides himself on his ability to identify his customers’ needs and adapt the products or services to fit what is right for them. Marc’s transparent, honest approach makes him a very well-respected part of the team.
Marc works on a flexible basis within our Mash team to coincide with his full time profession. 2021 is an exciting year for Marc as he is due to become a first time Dad.