Leadership Team

Meet our senior staff

James Fulford

Director: Operational & Commercial Services

I joined Lee Abbey as director in January this year. Before I worked in different customer service roles around the world – ferries in France, the aquarium in Sydney, resorts in Cumbria, a language school in Spain. I love working here and enjoy the energy and enthusiasm of the students and seeing the fun they are having, and I love that God’s love is so apparent in this place – even when you do not actually notice it! I love worshiping God, cycling and sailing and playing with my dog Zippy.

Sue Cady

Chaplain, Deputy Director, Head of Student and Pastoral Services

I love working at Lee Abbey. I became a Priest in the Church of England in 2017 after working as a physiotherapist and also teaching English as a second language (in my free time).

I enjoy meeting people, going out for coffee (or tea) with friends and reading fiction. I have just joined a gospel choir which is fun!

Chris Barry

HR Manager

I first joined the Lee Abbey London community as a volunteer from South Africa over 20 years ago, I love meeting people from around the world and seeing them grow in their faith through being part of this community. In my spare time I can often be found hiking in the Chilterns and enjoying the great outdoors.

Tim Pfeiffer

Accommodation Manager

I’m a transplant to the UK from the US, via the Netherlands and Israel. I enjoy jazz, Ethiopian coffee, London markets and curried goat with rice and peas.

Adam James

Facilities Manager

I am originally from England, but have spent the last ten years working on large facilities in Australia, so I’m now also an Aussie! I thrive in the facilities space and am committed to seeing the highest levels of health and safety at Lee Abbey London. I love to worship Jesus and have played bass guitar in worship teams all over the world.

Saffie Pearson

Deputy Facilities Manager

Hi, I am Saffie, I am a lover of Doctor Who, The Lord of the Rings and Star Wars.
I enjoy hiking, visiting museums and exploring historical sites. I came to faith when I was 17 and since then, I have walked a journey alongside Christ, which has eventually lead me here. I love working as a part of Community, being a part of something greater than myself.

Lisa Huismann-Belkacem

Housekeeper

I am originally from Germany and I came to the UK in 2015. I am married. In my free time, I enjoy going for walks in parks, my favourite one in London is Holland park. I enjoy working here with other community members.

David Anthony

I joined the community at Lee Abbey London in March 2022 and since then have worked as part of the House Team. In serving university students, Lee Abbey London is an encouraging ministry to call both work and home.
In my spare time you’ll find me exploring one of London’s art galleries, sitting in a café with a good book or perhaps on the tennis court trying to improve my serve!

Sarah LeClair

I moved to the UK back in January 2023 from Canada and have found myself a ‘home away from home’ at Lee Abbey London.

I recently graduated from the University of Prince Edward Island with a Bachelor of Psychology (May 2024)

I am a lover of all things, primarily Harry Styles, Taylor Swift, dogs, concerts, and traveling!

I hope to continue to grow my faith while serving our community.