Our Team
Meet the people behind the adventures.
Directors
Put simply, we're adventure people.
Sam Sutton
Director
In 2003, our university dream started to become reality and we’ve been living it ever since. I love the expression of nature and The New Forest demonstrates this beautifully. Wild spaces, wild animals and ancient trees, you can really sense our connection to the past and witness how we’re shaping our future. It’s great to be part of something bigger than yourself!
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Rich Pearsall
Director
Starting and running New Forest Activities has been a great adventure. It’s a pleasure to meet new people who share a love of the great outdoors. I became hooked on paddling at university and still find it an exciting and challenging sport. I am very proud of what we have built and know there will be a lot more excitement and development over the coming years.
Management Team
Heading up our teams (and adventures of course!)
Steve Mead
Activities Manager
Steve’s our Activities Manager, responsible for making things happen on the ground throughout the year. You'll often find him out on his bike or paddling in his canoe with his adventure pup, Prim.
Abi Kitcher
Office Manager
Abi is the creative spark behind our marketing magic at New Forest Activities. From crafting captivating campaigns to keeping our social media buzzing, she ensures we're seen, heard, and loved. With Abi, it’s always bold ideas, big smiles, and brilliant results!
Instructor Team
Introducing our customers to new adventures.
Ellen Horne
Senior Instructor
Our Eco-Queen Ellen can usually be found guiding our customers on the wonderful Beaulieu River. She's also responsible for the 'NFA Goes Green' regime to help us become an even more environmentally friendly business.