Meet The Team
Our Executive Team
Stephen Smith
Founder
Stephen Smith
Founder
Smudge founded SEPAR International in 2013 and since then has grown and diversified its presence across the globe. He sets the strategic direction of the company whilst continuing to build our global network and provide consultancy to our clients.
Joanne Smith
Co-owner and COO
Joanne Smith
Co-owner and COO
Jo is responsible for all aspects of operational planning and delivery, drawing on her extensive experience of delivering global safety, security and specialist migration services - including the US Care Afghanistan programme.
Our Senior Leadership Team
Nicky Walton
Finance Director
Nicky Walton
Finance Director
Nicky oversees the financial aspects of the company's operations and provides robust reporting to support our strategic objectives and financial regulatory compliance.
Martin McColl
Global Operations Manager
Martin McColl
Global Operations Manager
Martin manages our end-to-end Security Operations, ensuring high standards of safety are maintained for clients and operators throughout the process.
Nicky Horne
Head of HR
Nicky Horne
Head of HR
Nicky manages our HR and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) function and brings with her over 25 year's experience from both the Private and Public Sector. Nicky is responsible for all strategic and operational aspects of HR. She also oversees our major change and culture programmes.
Ben Brock
Head of Business Development
Ben Brock
Head of Business Development
Ben is responsible for discovering and cultivating new business opportunities to drive our growth strategy.
Colin Bell
Head of Training
Colin Bell
Head of Training
Colin designs and delivers specific cultural and organisational training for government agencies, NGO’s, commercial clients, and defence forces personnel.
Charity Muigai
Coordination Manager, Africa
Charity Muigai
Coordination Manager, Africa
Charity delivers strategic planning, project coordination and relationship management across our client base in Africa.