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  • Deborah Hill

    Deborah joined the Estate in November 2023, taking on the role as Finance Assistant. Boasting an impressive 34-year career, she previously served in various capacities at NatWest Bank, primarily focusing on reconciliation and cash forecasting. Outside of work, Deborah is an enthusiast for running, walking, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. In 2021, she completed the…

  • Dominic Dorling

    Dom joined the Clinton Woods team in 2016 as an apprentice and now works in the establishment and maintenance of young plantations. Since completing his apprenticeship Dom has shown a hands on, level-headed, approach to his role in the team. He previously worked on a Dairy Farm in the South West, where he has lived…

  • Ed Lagdon

    Ed studied Countryside Management at Aberystwyth University and has specialised in heathland management since 2004. After a period as a contractor he joined the Trust’s team full time in 2011. In addition to undertaking practical management and education work he specialises in wildlife surveys, including of nightjars and Dartford warblers

  • Elise Prince

    Elise brings a wealth of organisational expertise to her role at Clinton Devon Estates and joined the team in April 2024 as People and Efficiency Administrator. Elise holds a Batchelors Degree in Accounting & Finance and has transitioned across industries, aiming to infuse her role with innovative ideas and a fresh outlook. Originally from Guernsey,…

  • Elizabeth Finney

    Elizabeth joined the Estate in October 2022 as a finance manager, following a 7-month career break. She is a qualified accounting technician, ACCA chartered accountant and Chartered Tax Advisor. Prior to her career break, Elizabeth worked at PKF Francis Clark Chartered Accountants for 15 years mostly within the Landed Estates team. She is looking forward…

  • Gaynor Hayne

    Gaynor joined Clinton Devon Estates in September 2005 with the initial role of dealing with tenant rental payments. This role has evolved over the years to include the cash management and balances of all the Estates’ entities and Bank accounts, assisting in credit control and she has become the main day to day contact with…

  • Greg Gray

    Greg moved to Devon from Dorset in December 2019 to undertake the role of Feeder wagon operator/general farm worker. Greg has 25 years experience in farming, ranging from farm work to large scale agricultural contracting. Greg is Married, has three children and a dog. In his spare time, Greg likes to enjoy time with his…

  • Hayley Hunt

    Hayley joined the Estate in November 2023 as Finance Assistant. Over the past 21 years, she has enjoyed a career path with Natwest Bank, and is now putting her extensive cash handling, audit, reconciliations, administration, and data analysis skills acquired from her banking background to the Finance Assistant role at Clinton Devon Estates. Outside of…

  • James Clack

    Having previously worked in the management of the Devon County Farms Estate, and more recently with Kivells working from the Exeter Livestock Centre. James joined the Clinton Devon Estates Agricultural Team in July 2023. In his role as Estates Surveyor, he is responsible for the day-to-day management of the let agricultural property portfolio, alongside assisting…