The Management Team
Hannah Wadey, CEO
Hannah has worked with Safer Business Network since 2015, growing the company into one of the leading crime prevention partnerships in the country. After completing a degree in Criminology, Hannah worked in community safety within local government, tackling issues in some of London’s most diverse and challenging communities in partnership with key stakeholders. It was upon joining the New West End Company in 2013 that she picked up a keen interest in the business community and its importance to the prosperity of London; an interest she continues to advance as CEO of Safer Business Network.
Adam Ratcliffe, Operations Director
Adam joined Safer Business Network at the beginning of 2021 after 10 years as Chief Executive of the partnership in his hometown of Cambridge. Adam served as a Police Officer before stepping into the world of business crime, also undertaking consultancy for local authorities, Police forces and BIDs across the UK on crime prevention and partnerships. A Law school graduate, Adam is also an Associate Lecturer in Criminology, Politics and the Ethics of Policing and a proud Ambassador for the White Ribbon Campaign.
Alessandra Valencic, Area Manager
Ale is one of Safer Business Network's area managers and she has been with SBN since 2019. With degrees in Psychology and Criminology, Ale has a deep understanding of Crime Prevention and Policing and a passion for Community Safety. Over the years, Ale has coordinated award-winning Business Crime Reduction Partnerships across South-East, East and North London, building strong and positive relationships with stakeholders and local authorities, businesses and security providers, demonstrating the impact that collaborative work has on the improvement of safety and disruption of crime.
Mike joined Safer Business Network in 2020, having to navigate through the pandemic for his first year in the role. Previously, Mike worked as a Trading Standards professional at both Greenwich and Kent Councils, specialising in several areas and regularly conducting criminal investigations. Partnership working was always pivotal and has translated seamlessly into working with Safer Business Network. Mike has been a Special Constable in Kent Constabulary for 15 years, working in a variety of specialist roles which has given him invaluable experience in the challenges faced by key stakeholders and the business community.
Michael Walters, Area Manager
Eren Bessim, Training & Development Manager
Eren joined Safer Business Network in 2023 as Training and Development Manager after starting his career as a Police Officer for Kent and the Metropolitan Police Service, before moving into several Management and Leadership roles within the private sector. Training and Development has been at the core of all his roles, and he brings that passion for mentoring and upskilling to Safer Business Network and our members. Eren has developed a strong reputation for partnership and working to improve safety in London and nationally, delivering on key projects with Licensing, BIDs, BCRPs and Councils including our WAVE and Ask for Angela program.