Agena is run by an experienced and focussed leadership team. With over 60 years of combined experience in the parking, data insights and moving traffic sectors, we are passionate about the services we provide and making a difference to our clients.
Andy Parker
Andy currently Chairs Agena Group, PAM Healthcare and IDE Group Plc. Spending a significant part of his career at Capita PLC, having joined in 2001 held a number of senior finance director positions across the Group, he became Divisional Director for Capita’s ICT, Health and Business Services Division before being joining the Group Board as Joint COO in January 2011 and became Chief Executive in March 2014. Prior to Capita, he was Head of Commercial for Phoenix IT Group and held senior finance roles within Misys PLC. Andy is a FCA qualified Accountant with EY and has extensive commercial and financial experience.
Tracy Westall
Tracy brings 30 years of board-level experience in the digital and technology sector. She holds multiple Non-Executive Director positions, including roles at the Department of Transport, Oracle, DSP-Explorer, West Midlands 5G, and Zaizi Ltd. Tracy also chairs Curium Solutions, an employee-owned trust. She’s been involved in various initiatives, including the Smart City Commission, Birmingham Science City Board, and Digital Leaders West Midlands program. Tracy is recognized as one of the Digital Leaders Top 100 and was named an Influential Woman in IT Channel by CRN in 2016. She’s a Digital Leaders West Midlands Champion and has a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion in tech, actively participating in events like the Women in Tech Awards 2021 and serving as a judge for the CRN Diversity Awards 2022.
Helen Dolphin
Helen is a committed campaigner on improving transport for disabled people.
Helen runs Dolphin Diversity where she advises government, public, commercial and professional bodies on how to improve accessibility. She is currently working for Great British Railways Transition Team as engagement lead for the National Rail Accessibility Strategy. Helen also runs People’s Parking which aims to drive up standards in the parking industry.
Helen is a member of the Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee (DPTAC), Chair of the East Midlands Rail Inclusivity Group, Joint Chair of the Heathrow Access Advisory Group, a member of the CAA consumer panel and Chair of the Motability Consumer Group.
David Laws
David Laws is an Adviser to GK. He is also Chairman of the Education Policy Institute and Education Partnerships Group and holds several other private sector and charitable roles.
He was MP for Yeovil from 2001 to 2015 and a Minister in the 2010-2015 Coalition government, at the Treasury, Education department and Cabinet Office.
Graduating with double first-class honors in economics from King’s College, Cambridge, he started his career at JP Morgan and then moved to BZW where he was Managing Director with responsibility for the US Dollar and Sterling Treasuries
Leadership Team
Paul Dawson
Paul Dawson, CEO of Agena Group, boasts 18 years of executive experience at Capita. He’s known for driving performance, spotting market opportunities, fostering excellence, and championing diversity. Key projects include the Criminal Records Bureau, TfL congestion charging, Capita’s IT services, and Ministry of Justice’s Electronic Tagging. Paul excels in dynamic business settings, emphasising growth, innovation, and organisation development. He’s passionate about empowering individuals for business success. Beyond work, he’s a family man, resides in Wirral, enjoys mountain walks, coaches junior football, and embraces new challenges.
Paul Henson
Paul Henson, Agena Group’s CFO, manages financial functions, leveraging over 15 years of experience in finance, business leadership, and corporate strategy. Formerly a Finance Director at Capita Plc, Paul excels in guiding major acquisitions, optimising financial processes, and enhancing staff performance. His unique strength lies in blending traditional financial expertise with data analytics for informed decision-making. Outside work, Paul enjoys sailing and staying active. He resides in Nottingham with his family.
Alex Cooke
Deep Sen
Stuart Maclaren
Carly Miller
As our Peoples Services Director, Carly oversees our People Services function, managing all aspects related to our workforce within their functional areas. Carly is an experienced People professional, skilled in leading and implementing innovative People initiatives, including post-acquisition and scale-up phases. Her HR background spans financial, healthcare, and education sectors in the UK, Australia, Philippines, and South Africa. Carly excels in recruiting top talent, fostering innovation, aligning People initiatives with business goals, and driving positive change.
Alison Ashurst
Alison Ashurst, Agena’s Program Director, excels in solution-driven program management, delivering significant business benefits even under high pressure. With extensive experience in Traffic and Parking Enforcement, including roles at TfL, ParkingEye, and Agena, she’s adept at large-scale projects and company acquisitions. Alison’s leadership, strategic mindset, and collaborative approach drive successful outcomes, reflecting her commitment to excellence and continuous learning.
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