John O'Hare - Managing Director

Having graduated from Leeds University in 1986 with an honours degree, John spent several years working within the private financial planning division of Prudential specialising in estate and investment planning for high net worth individuals and then later as an Independent Financial Planning Consultant within two large regional accountancy firms providing tax, pension and investment advice to business clients.

John established Cameron Chase Ltd in June 1998 with a view to developing and working with the accountancy connections he had nurtured over the years, as well as other professional connections within the Manchester business community.  He certainly has no regrets in taking that leap of faith and the business continues to go from strength to strength.

John holds the full Financial Planning Certificate as well as advanced qualifications in pensions and taxation & trusts, as well as being an active member of the Chartered Insurance Institute and the Personal Finance Society.

He lives in Manchester with his wife Gail and two children Ellie and Xavier.

John is a keen runner and golfer and loves the buzz of jumping off mountains on his snowboard.  More importantly he is a season ticket holder at the Theatre of Dreams!

Suzy Leech - Operations Director & Financial Planner

Having spent 12 years with Royal & SunAlliance as an Underwriter, Training Consultant and Marketing Consultant, Suzy joined Cameron Chase in 2003 as a Financial Planner.

Already qualified for financial planning and as a Mortgage Adviser, Suzy is furthering her studies towards the Chartered Financial Planner status.

Specialising in both personal and corporate financial planning, Suzy provides advice to clients on Inheritance Tax mitigation and personal financial planning matters, as well as working closely with small to medium sized businesses on tax planning, business protection and exit strategies.

Bringing with her a background in training Suzy runs a number of seminars throughout the year on a variety of topical issues for both existing and prospective clients.

On a personal note Suzy enjoys her weekends with her husband Mike and son Joe, whether it be out on the bikes or roller blading in the park!  When she's not re-living her childhood she is socialising with family and friends.

Suzy's love of music is mainly centred on U2 (in particular Bono).

She is an obsessive runner and goes to the gym regularly, this usually gives her the excuse to eat as much food as possible!  She is a self-confessed chocoholic.

Martyn Mulligan - Financial Planner

Martyn has been in the financial services industry for 15 years, intially spending 11 years with Royal & SunAlliance as a pensions expert dealing with occupational and personal pensions with a team that provided technical support and training.  He then worked as a financial adviser for 2 years in the pension specialist unit within the Sesame network dealing with pension transfers and retirements.

Martyn joined Cameron Chase in August 2006 and deals with corporate and personal clients covering every aspect of financial planning including complex tax planning, business and personal protection, investment strategies and retirement planning.

He is qualified to diploma level within the Personal Finance Society and at membership level of the Pensions Management Institute.

Away from work he has two wonderful daughters, follows the mighty, 5 times European Champions Liverpool FC and enjoys playing various sports, reading and swimming - when he gets the chance!  Oh and socialising of course!!!

Kathryn Cuff - Client Service Manager

Kath has worked in the financial services industry for over 10 years, starting her career in retail banking with Midland Bank (now HSBC).  In 1983 she achieved part one of the BTEC National Certificate Banking examinations.  Having left the banking sector in 1989 she worked as a Cashier & Mortgage Adviser for a local building society.  In 1997 she joined a local firm of Independent Financial Advisers, initially as an administrator providing valuable support to three advisers.  In June 1999, upon achieving the Financial Planning Certificate, she became authorised as an Independent Financial Adviser giving advice to clients on investments, pensions, mortgages and life assurance.

In 2003 she decided to have a career change and became a Recruitment Consultant specialising in financial services.  She returned to financial services itself in an administrative role in 2005.

Kath joined Cameron Chase in April 2007 as a Client Service Manager to utilise her knowledge and experience in an essential support role.

On a personal note Kath has been married for 21 years and has two teenage sons that make her a very proud parent.  When she has any spare time Kath enjoys swimming, going to the gym and sociailising with friends.  She is a fair weather gardener and during the summer months enjoys weekends away from it all camping (although this has to be balanced with 4* hotel breaks for some serious pampering).

Vanessa Sedgwick - Client Service Manager

Ness joined Cameron Chase in April 2006 having previously worked for 7 years in a Employee Benefits Consultancy dealing with corporate clients, small to medium sized businesses and individual group scheme leavers.

Ness has a vast experience in a range of employee benefits including Private Medical Insurance, Group Death in Service, Group Life and other benefits.  She is currently studying for the Certificate in Financial Planning to further her knowledge within the industry.

Ness has two teenage boys, Conor and Kane, who keep her very busy.  She always looks forward to her holidays, preferring total relaxation - in contrast to her home life!