Meet The Team

GEORGINA MAY

Founder

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 Centre Manager

Meet Sophie, Conference Centre Manager at Venton HQ and the first 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 looking forward to meeting new and familiar faces come through the doors. From processing bookings to ensuring all your dietary requirements are catered for, Sophie really is the events guru we all need.

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

SIOBHAN CONNELL

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 is due to complete her Level 3 in May 2024, before 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.

Lani – May Ives – Dean

Accounts Assistant

Lani-May was born in the Isle of Wight, and grew up in Cornwall. After having initially worked in the accountancy industry for a number of years, she decided on a different career path in tourism/hospitality and begun to study for her AAT in her spare time. Accountancy is a real passion for Lani-May and she’s looking forward to developing her skills and experience in her new role at Venton. 

When Lani-May isn’t helping clients with their accounts, she loves spending time outside, exploring new places and has a love of jigsaws!

KATERYNA CHUPLA 

Kateryna is originally from Ukraine and came to the UK in 2022. She has spent many years in accounts back home and developed her accounts skills with a number of companies over the years.  Her passion has always been in data and numbers and loves a challenge! 

Kateryna will be studying at Truro and Penwith college for her AAT Level 4 in January 2025. 

Having lived in many countries, she has settled in Cornwall and enjoys exploring new places with her mum and daughter.