Omar Ismail - Manager
Before joining the Ashdown Hurrey payroll section, Omar worked in industry on the payroll side and then with a local payroll bureau. Omar brought his relevant experience with him which is much needed in this critically important service.
Omar enjoys walking with his dog in the countryside and confesses to be a fan of British heavy metal music. He would like to look the part by growing his hair long but unfortunately he says it is too curly! He also enjoys horror films and a good kebab.
Abigail Evans
Prior to Ashdown Hurrey, Abigail worked as a teaching assistant in a primary school putting her early years qualification to good use.
Abigail enjoys spending her time in nature by taking lots of long walks with her dogs and trying to remember all the different bird calls. When she’s at home she likes trying new recipes and focuses on using locally sourced products that are seasonal and usually wonky.
Teresa Hastings
Teresa is another staff member who started work unfeasibly young to enable her to clock up thirty-three years with Nationwide Building Society before another six years with a local Financial Adviser. Teresa then joined the payroll section and enjoys the new challenges the role presents and utilising her existing experience with Auto-Enrolment pension schemes.
Teresa enjoys Formula One motor racing (watching not driving!) and admits a massive obsession with dogs. She has recently taken on two retired racing greyhounds called Bruce and Bryan who keep her company when they are awake, which isn't often! Teresa enjoys watching films, with a preference for scary ones with blood, guts and entrails - clearly payroll is not quite exciting enough!
Rachel Mitchell
Rachel previously worked for a local independent financial advisor before joing the Ashdown Hurrey team.
Outside of work, Rachel is married with three grown up daughters, one step-daughter, two grandsons and one step-granddaughter. When her family commitments are not occupying her time, Rachel enjoys travelling, most notably by narrowboat! Rachel's other hobbies include creating wedding bouquets, knitting and reading.
Malachy Skilton
Malachy started working at Ashdown Hurrey in January 2026 after previously working both outdoors and for a local financial institution.
Outside of work, Malachy enjoys cooking, travelling and looking after his marine fish and rare tropical plants.