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Meet The Team

Our Executive Team

Stephen Smith
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.

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Joanne Smith
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.

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Our Senior Leadership Team

Nicky Horne
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.

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Ben Brock
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.

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Charity Muigai
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.

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