Carlo Stocchetti (MNAEA MARLA)
CEO
MEET THE TEAM
CEO
Carlo Stocchetti (MNAEA MARLA)
Carlo Stocchetti (MNAEA, MARLA) joined Bridges in 1993. Bridges is his passion, and he is proud of the group’s reputation for offering high service levels and its role in the local community. He continues to focus on opportunities for the group and its growth. Carlo is married with three children and lives in Fleet. Outside of work he enjoys the mountains and hiking as well as spending time with his family.
Three words to describe Carlo are: Capable, Competitive and Caring.
James Baldry (MNAEA)
Group Managing Director
Group Managing Director
James Baldry (MNAEA)
James Baldry (MNAEA) is Group Managing Director who is ultimately responsible for the overall performance of the group’s sales. A man of many talents, he is also the creator of many of our much-anticipated marketing campaigns and can often be found frantically scribbling these away on a whiteboard. Working in property since 1994, and with Bridges since 1997, James spends his time away from the office following his beloved Tottenham Hotspur around the country (and Europe when they’re in it) whilst also enjoying time with friends and family in many of Fleet’s watering holes.
Three words that describe James are: Dedicated, Dynamic and Productive.
Mark Kirby (MNAEA)
Director
Director
Mark Kirby (MNAEA)
Mark Kirby (MNAEA) is the Director of the Land and New Homes team based in Fleet. Mark has worked for Bridges for over 30 years and was the first employee to be taken on by the original founder back in 1992. Starting out as a Negotiator Mark went on to manage various offices before becoming a Director. Mark is hardworking, dedicated, and instrumental to the success and growth to the Land and New Homes team. Outside of work Mark is a keen sportsman and likes football, golf and running.
Three words that describe Mark are: Passionate, Focused and Influential.
Daniel Pockett (MARLA)
Group Managing Director
Group Managing Director
Daniel Pockett (MARLA)
Daniel Pockett (MARLA) is Group Managing Director and is primarily responsible for our lettings and property management business as well as being actively involved in all other departments. With over 30 years in the industry, the majority of which has been spent with Bridges, Daniel enjoys nothing more than working with and developing teams that understand our company ethos and our customer’s needs. As well as enjoying the challenges of his role, Daniel likes to spend as much time as possible with his family and this normally involves his passions of good food, great holidays and plenty of time on the sea.
Three words that describe Daniel are: Passionate, Diligent and Motivated.
Dominic Barnes (MNAEA)
Director
Director
Dominic Barnes (MNAEA)
Dominic Barnes (MNAEA) is a Director at Bridges who manages and maintains our relationships with the partners to our business, in other words additional services like conveyancing, financial services and advertisers. Having started at the opening of our Farnborough office in 1993 he went on to run the highly successful Ash Vale office for over 20 years, taking pride in being known as ‘Mr Ash Vale’ and has a huge amount of experience in dealing with people and property. Outside of work he will be found outside as much as possible with his wife Emma, two daughters Alice and Orla and of course the two Sprockers, Tess and Lottie or, in his “third place “, cycling uphill with the other love of his life.
Three words that describe Dom are: Positive, Energetic and Loyal.
Tony Raffermati
Ambassador
Ambassador
Tony Raffermati
When Tony opened Bridges in 1991, he could only dream that it would grow into the successful company it has become. His values of hard work and providing a first-class service have been adopted by all the staff you see on this page. He is grateful to all our clients for making Bridges the first-choice agent in the area.
Three words that describe Tony are: Passionate, Enthusiastic and Positive.
Jo Hodgson
Group Operations Manager
Group Operations Manager
Jo Hodgson
Jo Hodgson is the Group Operations Manager and is responsible for managing our HQ department and ensuring the smooth running of the operational functions for Bridges and Orchard by Bridges. Jo has been with Bridges since 2004, she has worked in most of our front-line offices over the years, progressing her career and firmly establishing herself as our ‘go to person’. Her role is varied, challenging, and integral to the business and all of us can rely on her knowledge, expertise, and sage advice no matter what the query. Always focused on the client first and foremost and always happy to help. Like all our team, Jo is local, having grown up in Frimley and now living in Tongham, she enjoys time with family and friends when not busy at work.
Three words that describe Jo are: Tenacious, Committed and Fair.
Martin Coombs
Head of Sales
Head of Sales
Martin Coombs
Martin Coombs is Head of Sales at Bridges, working tirelessly with the Directors and the branch teams to successfully deliver the Bridges ethos of exceptional results for our clients coupled with the very best in customer service. Having worked in the property industry for many years, he joined Bridges in 2021 wanting to be part of such a dynamic and focused business that also takes the time to involve itself closely with the local communities within which it works. Martin lives locally with his wife and daughters, and spends his free time running and cycling the woods and trails around the Fleet area.
Three words that describe Martin are: Positive, Passionate and Effective.
Jason Jones (MARLA)
Senior Manager
Senior Manager
Jason Jones (MARLA)
Jason Jones (MARLA) is our Senior Lettings Manager for the Bridges and Orchard Group and is ultimately responsible for running our front-end lettings teams. Jason joined Bridges in 2013 as a Letting Negotiator, with no previous experience in agency but a drive to succeed. He has proven himself as the consummate salesman, by setting new records for instructions and lets agreed year after year, his figures are both impressive and formidable to his colleagues. Jason is that rare breed that can write business as well as leading his teams, planning, and strategising our business growth. Nothing is too much trouble for Jason, you are truly in the safest of hands.
Three words that describe Jason are: Energetic, Determined and Friendly.
Suzy Steventon Kiy (MARLA)
Head of Property Management
Head of Property Management
Suzy Steventon Kiy (MARLA)
Suzy Steventon Kiy (MARLA) heads up our property management department. She joined the team in March 2020 but has worked in the property management industry for the previous 10 years. She works hard to ensure that our clients’ needs are at the forefront of our business at all times. Despite being born and raised in London Suzy is far from a city girl and in her spare time enjoys exploring the great outdoors with family and friends, whether that be walking or mountain biking.
Three words that describe Suzy: Motivated, Hardworking and Patient.
Paula Coombs
Administration Manager
Administration Manager
Paula Coombs
Paula Coombs is the Administration Manager working for the group since 2017. Along with the Admin team she works tirelessly to ensure the smooth running of our company’s offices at the highest level. Additionally, she works with our Managing Director of Sales to support the drive for growth and development of the Bridges group and strives for greatness. Although not born in Hampshire, she has lived locally for over 20 years with her husband and two children, who will often be out and about enjoying the local area and all it has to offer.
Three words that describe Paula are: Resourceful, Diligent and Positive.
Emma Ratcliffe
Digital, Sponsorship & PR
Digital, Sponsorship & PR
Emma Ratcliffe
Emma Ratcliffe looks after our Digital Media, Sponsorship & PR and originally started her Bridges journey as a Saturday assistant back in 2003 at the age of 15. When Emma returned in 2013, she expressed her passion for getting creative and bringing her ideas to life via our digital platforms and started to grow our online profile. As a local girl, Emma loves working with our local schools and charities alongside the digital role. Emma spends her time outside of work being a mum to her son Daniel as well as enjoying nice food, a social drink, and a party dance!
Three words that describe Emma are: Creative, Honest and Loyal.
