Our People

Collector Of Rates And Dues

Charles Weston-Baker has over 30 years of experience in development, consultancy, and residential property sales and marketing. As the former Director and Head of the Savills International Residential Department for the past 23 years, he led a team providing a spectrum of services, from global property transactions to Development Consultancy and Management. Charles has successfully contributed to over 200 development projects in 80 countries. Mr Weston-Baker also chairs the ‘Yealm Estuary to Moor’ Management Group, where his passion in improving the marine environment is realised first hand.

Guy joined the Board in 2021. He is a Solicitor specialising in marine legal work and currently a Consultant Solicitor at Shearwater Law in Plymouth, after many years as Senior Partner of Nash & Co Solicitors in Plymouth. Guy is a Yachtmaster and has sailed and raced a variety of boats since childhood days. He retains a particular interest in commercial fishing and yacht and boat activities.

Rob Giles became King’s Harbour Master (KHM) in 2022. Rob was a Warfare Officer in the Royal Navy for 18 yrs with appointments including Mine Clearance Diving Officer, Principal Warfare Officer and Commander of HMS CHARGER. Leaving the RN in 2007, he held roles with the Local Authority, D&C Police and was HM/CEO of Dart Harbour. The Dockyard Port of Plymouth is a Statutory MOD H.A.; the extremely diverse port having environmental/ commercial and leisure, all managed alongside military moves. KHM Chairs the Tamar Estuaries Consultative Forum and supports Plymouth University/others, developing renewable energy/autonomy, for UK energy production and net zero goals.

Richard joined the Cattewater Harbour Commissioners as Deputy Harbour Master in 2017, becoming Harbour Master/CEO in 2020. Following a successful career at sea as a Master Mariner, he is pleased to be working in his home port. He is an affiliated Member of the Nautical Institute.

Ian joined the board in 2022. He is a qualified master mariner and spent 30 years working abroad for one of the major offshore companies supporting the oil, gas and windfarm industries. Ian held senior executive roles focussing on operations, safety and marine assurance. He continues to support private businesses on health and safety matters, as well as volunteering for the National Coastwatch Institute.

Peter joined the board in 2021. He is a qualified Master Mariner who spent over 40 years at sea and ashore. He has held senior positions including at MD level in shipping companies in the UK and abroad. He has served as a board member on both private and publicly listed companies. He is a passionate sailor and a lead organiser of a Classic Yacht Regatta.

Charlie is a chartered accountant. Prior to his retirement in 2017 he was a partner for 16 years with Francis Clark the leading regional practice, and prior to that he spent 20 years with international firm PwC. He brings to the Board expertise in financial control and reporting, corporate finance, business strategy and financial risk management. A Plymothian, Charlie has a deep understanding of our city, its history, its people, its businesses and what is needed for us to grow and thrive. He recognises the vital role our waterfront and harbours play in this and is looking to help the Commissioners to contribute to the city’s success.

Chloe is a strategic management consultant with nearly 20 years’ experience, originally qualifying as a commercial litigation lawyer. She specialises in maritime supply chain security, resilience, and international regulation, working with governments, defence forces, regulators, and industry stakeholders. Formerly leading the University of Plymouth’s Maritime Cyber Security Research Labs, she developed expertise in cyber-resilient operations across maritime and offshore renewables. Now Senior Manager at the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH), she focuses on Data Collaboration and Risk and Resilience activities across the world’s ports.

Keith has over 35 years international board level experience in the development of both assets and business in the built environment; both in the real estate and infrastructure sectors. He has an MA (Architecture),is a Chartered Accountant and has been both CEO of major divisions of listed international companies as well as a Senior Partner in a global consultancy. His port experience started with P&O and his real estate experience was principally with the Australian developer Lend Lease. He has raised finance for over £3bn of projects and businesses both fully within the private sector and ‘PPP’s. He is an honorary lecturer at University College London (Bartlet school of planning) and a Committee member of University of Roehampton. He is Chair of the Audit & Finance Committee and Trustee of a London based independent living charity. Born and educated in Plymouth he is keen to help the port play a pivotal role in the future growth and succuss of Plymouth and its surrounding areas.