MEET THE TEAM
Who we are
MICHAEL BELLINGHAM - Chief Executive
Michael has worked in the trade association world for a number of years, firstly with the British Retail Consortium, before moving to the Food and Drink Federation in 1996. In January 2000 he took up the role of Secretary General to the Federation of European Rice Millers (FERM) in Brussels, moving back to the UK with PFMA in early 2004. Michael has a degree in Politics from Durham University and an MA in European Studies from South Bank University.
Michael shares his home with Smilla the tabby.
NICOLE HARRISON - Communications Manager
Nicole has responsibility for the work the association undertakes promoting animal health and welfare. The PFMA contributes to the work of the Pet Health Council (of which Nicole was Chairperson in 2005), Society of Companion Animal Studies (SCAS), and National Pet Month. In addition. If you would like to speak to someone about responsible pet ownership or pet nutrition, please contact Nicole: nicole@pfma.org.uk.
Nicole is a real animal lover and shares her home with Poppy, a ginger domestic shorthair. A number of people have told Nicole it is quite rare to have a female ginger cat, a fact she is rather proud of. Nicole is currently on maternity leave until February 2011.
NICOLA GROWCOTT - Communications Executive
Nicola has joined PFMA in August 2011. Nicola has studied English at Queen Mary University of London and after graduating in 2009 and travelling in South America for six months, she worked for the Marine Society and Sea Cadets, a youth charity teaching life skills with a maritime theme. Nicola’s role at PFMA is to communicate and promote animal health and responsible pet ownership to the public and she coordinates PFMA’s Communications Committee.
Unfortunately Nicola does not have a pet at the moment, although she is particularly fond of cats and guinea pigs.
LANA OLIVER - Technical and Regulatory Affairs Manager
Lana is the PFMA Technical and Regulatory Affairs Manager, dealing with all technical and legislation issues, acting as an intermediary between Government and the industry, and providing advice to members. After graduating from University Lana began working in the food industry before joining PFMA in 2009. Lana co-ordinates the technical working parties at PFMA as well as the Review Committee.
SARAH HORMOZI - Veterinary and Nutrition Affairs Executive
Sarah has been managing the veterinary and nutrition issues since joining the PFMA team in May 2011. Sarah has a BSc in Biology (specialized in Zoology), has worked in a veterinary practice and has a Master’s degree from Kings College London, researching Animal Assisted Therapy. As well as running the PFMA Veterinary and Nutrition Committee, Sarah has editorial and event management roles. Sarah is the first point of contact for the public, press and members of the association.
Sarah used to live with her beloved Roxy Dog and Kamva Cat in the past, but had to leave them behind, due to migration reasons.