Meet The Team

GEORGINA MAY

Managing Director 

Meet Georgina May – founder of Venton Ltd. A proper Cornish girl, Georgina grew up in St Austell and has been blissfully situated near the city of Truro ever since. With extensive experience in her field, she started her journey after completing her AAT and NVQs in Business and Payroll and cutting her teeth at a well-established Truro accountancy firm.

But, as a passionate and driven businesswoman, it was in 2014 that she was inspired to start her own business – cue the launch of Venton Accounts. Five years later, with a book of dedicated clients and a hunger to expand, Georgina decided to realise her next dream – a creative space to help people run inspiring events. Today, she is thrilled to have launched the Venton Conference Centre, a state-of-the-art facility just seconds from the A30.

Over this time, she has loved watching her clients’ businesses grow, thanks to her unwavering philosophy that, while anyone can enter data, it is how you use that data afterwards that is the key.

When she is not in the office, though, Georgina can usually be found walking the Cornish coast path with her two working cocker spaniels, Willow and Luna. Drop by the Venton office and say hello – they love a good cuddle!

SOPHIE TURTON

Conference Operations Director 

Meet Sophie, Conference Operations Director at Venton HQ and the friendly, welcoming face you will see walking through our doors.

Born & bred in Cornwall, Sophie has gained her event expertise in previous roles with the National Trust, Cornwall Air Ambulance and Unlocking Potential. Managing events and helping clients realise their own event, is a real passion for Sophie.

Sophie joined the Venton team in March 2023 and is always delighted to see both new and familar faces through the doors. Sophie’s role has changed quite a bit from when she first started managing bookings, as she is now responsible for all operations at the centre and supporting Georgina and Lucy in the business. 

When Sophie is not making sure each of your events run smoothly, she loves to spend time travelling and exploring new places!

SIOBHAN CHEETHAM

Accounts Assistant

​Siobhan was born in Cornwall, and grew up in Wadebridge. After having worked in the hospitality industry for a number of years, she decided on a different career path and begun to study AAT in 2023. Siobhan completed her Level 3 in May 2024 and is continuing her studies through a Level 4 apprenticeship at Venton. Accountancy is a real passion for Siobhan and she’s looking forward to developing her skills and experience in her new role. 

When Siobhan isn’t being an accounts whizz, she loves spending time outside, visiting the beach, going for walks and exploring new places.

MORWENNA STEELE

Accounts Assistant

Morwenna is currently based in Falmouth, a jewel in the crown of Cornwall. After having initially studied for her degree in 2023,  she decided to persue a career in Forensics, whilst working in hospitality. With the forensics industry being difficult to get into, she focussed on her next passion, accountancy. Although Morwenna is new to the field she’s enjoying learning the ropes and developing her skills and experience in her  role at Venton. 

When Morwenna isn’t helping clients with their accounts, she loves spending time outside with her horses and attending music concerts!

ALEX WHARTON

Accounts Assistant

Alex is originally from Cornwall and is currently based near Redruth. Throughout Alex’s education he’s always enjoyed economics and during his time at college, he felt a career in Accountancy would be the perfect fit for him.  Having spent time working for various businesses, some of whom were based in London and studying for his AAT qualifications, he felt now was the right time to return home and start a new chapter at Venton. 

When Alex isn’t working he enjoys spending time with family, sports and walking his beloved dog around our beautiful Cornish countryside and beaches. 

DEVON MORAN

Event Coordinator 

Devon is originally from Plymouth and moved to Cornwall for her studies a few years ago. Understandably she loved the area and progressed a career in events, born from a love of music and performing arts. Having spent many years in hospitality, corporate events and weddings, Devon is keen to specialise her skills and experience within the business event industry and create some loyal working relationships along the way. 

When Devon isn’t working, she enjoys spending time with family and making the most of trips to our gorgeous beaches. 

Frankie Shord

Cleaner

Frankie was born in Walthamstow, London and moved to Cornwall with family in 1999. Growing up alongside the countryside and minutes away from the beaches of beautiful Newquay was a dream and he’s pleased to still call Newquay home. Frankie has an array of skills having worked in various positions over the years and is very hands on and eager to impress. He takes great pride in his role at Venton and looks after the centre with the care and attention it deserves. 

When Frankie isn’t at Venton, he love to spend time traveling with loved ones for events and swimming in the gorgeous waters around Newquay!