Our Mission & Vision
Our Mission
Our team of 16 professionals, based across Newcastle and London, manage the business interests and philanthropy of the Middleton Family, providing opportunities for future generations.
Our Vision
To help create growing businesses that build wealth and employment, and that we are proud of.
The success of our commercial investments will enable us to;
To consistently grow our NAV by more than the wider stock market (MSCI World).
Create 1,000 jobs by 2030 by investing into SME’s.
Help charities to raise £1M pa for a range of good causes via The Middleton Foundation & To address the social housing shortage for people coming out of social care in the North-East.
Our team
Jeremy Middleton
Managing Director
Jeremy is the founder and owner of Middleton Enterprises.
With a wealth of entrepreneurial and investment experience, he provides strategic advice and financial support to investees.
Jeremy Middleton
Chief Executive Officer
David Alprovich
Chief Operating Officer
David is the COO at Middleton Enterprises.
He is responsible for the asset allocation and leads on venture capital investments. David has 10 years of direct investment experience, having founded the MEL Stock Market investment strategy. His experience and commercial insight are invaluable to the strategy.
David Alprovich
Chief Operating Officer
Mike Elliott
Finance Director
Mike qualified as a Charted Accountant with Deloitte before working as a Financial Controller in several entrepreneurial businesses.
He joined Middleton Enterprises in 2012 and is responsible for all aspects of financial management as well as supporting and developing investee companies.
Mike Elliot
Finance Director
Brett Rogers
Portfolio Manager
Brett is the Portfolio Manger and Head of Research at Middleton Enterprises.
Brett is responsible for managing MEL’s analysts, meeting with management teams and recommending trades to the investment committee, having worked on the strategy since inception.
Brett Rogers
Investment Director
Morag Stead
Management Accountant
Morag manages the company’s finances on a day to day basis as well as preparing management information.
Previously she has held financial positions at several trading companies in the North East.
Morag Stead
Management Accountant
James Middleton
Investment Analyst
James is responsible for conducting in-depth research, analysing data and building financial models for the Middleton Enterprises listed equities investment process.
James joined MEL in 2019 having graduated from the University of Sheffield where he studied business. He serves on the Middleton Enterprises Investment committee and is currently working towards his CFA qualification.
James Middleton
Investment Analyst
Charlie Staite
Investment Analyst
Charlie is responsible for conducting in-depth research, analysing data and building financial models for the Middleton Enterprises listed equities investment process.
Charlie joined MEL in 2020 after graduating from the University of Otago with a Masters in Economics. He is currently working towards his CFA qualification.
Charlie Staite
Investment Analyst
Emma Borrie
Investment Associate
Emma is the Investment Associate at Middleton Enterprises.
She is responsible for developing our growth capital portfolio by identifying opportunities, conducting in-depth research and supporting our investee companies.
Emma joined MEL in 2021 after spending 5 years at KPMG, having previously managed private dental practices. She is a Chartered Accountant and graduated from Durham University with a degree in accounting.
Emma Borrie
Investment Associate
Rachel Johnston
Financial Controller
Rachel is the Financial Controller at Middleton Enterprises and is responsible for the financial planning, management, reporting and compliance of the family office.
Rachel qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 2011, after graduating from Newcastle University with a Degree in Accounting and Finance. Rachel joined Middleton Enterprises in 2021, having previously worked in a wide range of business, including multi-nationals, PE backed entrepreneurs, and Charities.
Rachel Johnston
Financial Controller
Nick Moore
Non-Executive Director
As non-executive director Nick provides strategic guidance and governance.
Nick is a Company director, general manager, business consultant and investor with over thirty-five years blue-chip experience in international sales, marketing and business development in the consumer goods, technology, consultancy and market research sectors.
Nick Moore
Non-Executive Director
Paul Woolston
Chairman
As Chairman of the company, Paul provides strategic guidance and governance.
He is the former chair of the North East Local Enterprise Partnership, a Senior Non-Executive & Deputy Chair of CIPFA and on the board of Durham CCC, having recently retired as a senior partner at PwC.
Paul Woolston
Chairman
Catherine Middleton
Non-Exec-Director
Catherine is a non-Executive director.
She joined the board in 2014. Catherine has a particular interest in philanthropy and is also a board member of Maggie’s Newcastle.
Catherine Middleton
Non-Executive Director
Paul Woolston
Chairman
As Chairman of the company, Paul provides strategic guidance and governance.
He is the former chair of the North East Local Enterprise Partnership, a Senior Non-Executive & Deputy Chair of CIPFA and on the board of Durham CCC, having recently retired as a senior partner at PwC.
We responsibly manage the wealth of the Middleton family. Support their philanthropic interests and provide opportunities for future generations.
We find companies that have developed innovative products or technology and benefit from a structural driver which offer long term predictable growth.
We challenge the stereotypes of the investment world. We back great businesses rather than trade the stock market. High concentration and conviction are more important the diversification or volatility.
We develop partnerships with and learn from ambitious and successful entrepreneurs.
We develop a strategy and use data to make decisions.
We empower people to make decisions and take ownership and reward individuals who drive results.
We invest throughout the UK and internationally. Our roots are in the North East. We will always make investments, employ people and support charities in this region.