Geraldine Lupton
– Managing Director

Geraldine heads up the team. She is responsible for Farnham Castle Intercultural Training's overall business strategy, and for ensuring that the highest standards of training delivery and client service are continuously met. She has a LLB Hons (Law) and practised as a Solicitor, before becoming involved in Business Management and Cultural Training.

Geraldine also manages a portfolio of training solutions for a wide range of clients, and is committed to providing training that makes a real difference to businesses’ diverse challenges.

Jane Richmond
– Senior Account Director

Jane supports a range of national and international organisations to improve their business performance. She develops bespoke learning solutions for blended learning programmes that deliver the skills and knowledge to work more effectively in a global environment. 

Before moving to the UK, Jane lived and studied in Brazil, the USA and Australia.  She understands global mobility and working across borders, and is huge advocate for the importance of cultural awareness.

Lorna Marien MBE
– Senior Account Director

Lorna works with a range of leading national and international organisations to help them develop their international competencies, strengthen their global presence, and turn their workforces into effective global teams.  Passionate about international relations, she has a BA Hons in European Studies and studied in Germany and Austria. She has over 12 years’ experience in international defence and security, having worked for the Ministry of Defence and the Diplomatic Service. She was awarded an MBE in 2013 for services to UK prosperity and security for the London 2012 Olympic & Paralympic Games.

Samantha Newell
– Senior Account Director

Samantha oversees several of FCIT’s core client accounts. She is responsible for resourcing Intercultural Consultants and Language Coaches to work on Intercultural projects, and for ensuring appropriate course content and efficient delivery. 

As an ex-pat herself, Samantha has true passion for International living and understands global mobility. She has worked in the relocation industry and has many years of experience managing client relationships in both public relations and recruitment, as well as a background in Human Resources, where she was responsible for continually identifying and addressing ongoing training needs. 

Kate Josty
– Programme & Administration Manager

Kate studied Graphic Design & Production in London and completed a publishing placement in Finland, and then spent two years travelling and working in Europe, Asia, and Australia. She has since worked in sales, recruitment, and office and project management for a range of companies, including design and travel specialists.

Kate heads up programme and office administration and also looks after our Open Workshops and general marketing. She supports our Business Development and Account Managers, to ensure that our training programmes are delivered efficiently.