--- title: meet the team description: Meet the Dukes team --- [![Dukes Logo White](https://landing.dukeslimited.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Dukes%20Logo_White_RGB_New-LARGE-4.png?width=200&height=67&name=Dukes%20Logo_White_RGB_New-LARGE-4.png "Dukes Logo White")](https://www.dukeslimited.co.uk) Open main menu Close main menu - Services Open the submenu - [Public Sector Recovery](https://www.dukeslimited.co.uk/public-sector-enforcement-services) - [Commercial Debt Recovery](https://www.dukeslimited.co.uk/commercial-debt-recovery) - [Forfeiture of Commercial Lease](https://www.dukeslimited.co.uk/forfeiture-of-commercial-lease) - [Commercial Rent Arrears Recovery](https://www.dukeslimited.co.uk/commercial-rent-arrears-recovery-crar) - [Eviction & Trespasser Removal](https://www.dukeslimited.co.uk/traveller-eviction-trespasser-removal) - [High Court Enforcement](https://www.dukeslimited.co.uk/high-court-enforcement) - [Our Story](https://www.dukeslimited.co.uk/recovery-experts-since-1993) - [Insights](https://www.dukeslimited.co.uk/company-news) - Est. 1993 ## A specialist team supporting local authorities  Our multidisciplinary team combines public-sector experience, regulatory knowledge, and digital expertise to help councils navigate complexity around collections with confidence. ![2025IRRVDukes0023](https://landing.dukeslimited.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/2025IRRVDukes0023.jpg?width=2000&height=1333&name=2025IRRVDukes0023.jpg "2025IRRVDukes0023") ### 150+ years' combined experience combined public sector experience. ### Wide range of expertise  across governance, reorganisation, solutions, digital & compliance. ### Specialist for all debt types including council tax, business rate, road traffic offences, housing and expired warrants. ## Meet the team ![Sarah Naylor](https://landing.dukeslimited.co.uk/hubfs/Sarah%20Naylor.png) ### Sarah Naylor IRRV (Tech) Director  Immediate Past President of CIVEA    11 years’ civil enforcement experience, specialising in enforcement regulation and procurement.   Connect on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-naylor-irrv-tech-6658b180/) [Email Sarah](mailto:snaylor@dukeslimited.co.uk) [Schedule a meeting](https://meetings.hubspot.com/snaylor1)   ![Darren Walklate headshot](https://landing.dukeslimited.co.uk/hubfs/Darren%20Walklate%20headshot.jpg) ### Darren Walklate Head of Solutions    40 years' experience in Local Government. Specialising in local authority governance and digital transformation.       Connect on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/darren-walklate-10195b2/) [Email Darren](mailto:dwalklate@dukeslimited.co.uk) [Schedule a meeting](https://meetings.hubspot.com/darren-walklate)   ![Jon Savigar](https://landing.dukeslimited.co.uk/hubfs/Jon%20Savigar.png) ### Jon Savigar Business Development Manager    2 years' experience, specialising in local authority enforcement and income recovery. He works in close partnership with councils to support debt recovery.     Connect on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-savigar-661433253/) [Email Jon](mailto:jsavigar@dukeslimited.co.uk) [Schedule a meeting](https://meetings.hubspot.com/jonathan-savigar)   ![Ian Ferguson - Headshot](https://landing.dukeslimited.co.uk/hubfs/Ian%20Ferguson%20-%20Headshot.jpg) ### Ian Ferguson IRRV (Hons) Client Partnership Manager, Revenues Division   40+ years' experience working in Revs & Bens, with his last position in local government being the Revenues and Benefits Manager for Durham County Council.   Connect on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-ferguson-0562aa108/) [Email Ian](mailto:iferguson@dukeslimited.co.uk) [Schedule a meeting](https://meetings.hubspot.com/iferguson1) ![Sian Farrell](https://landing.dukeslimited.co.uk/hubfs/Sian%20Farrell.png) ### Sian Farrell Head of Commercial   Over 25 years’ commercial experience, specialising in bid strategy, commercial leadership and client relationship management.       Connect on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sian-farrell-8695b183/) [Email Sian](mailto:sfarrell@dukeslimited.co.uk)     > "Dukes has always had a family feel, and every interaction with the team is friendly and welcoming. Rather than simply providing a service, Dukes partner with us, working side by side." Dominic Wurmli | Revenues ManagerSouth Worcestershire Partnership [Find out how we support councils](https://www.dukeslimited.co.uk/public-sector-enforcement-services) [Download our services brochure](https://share.hsforms.com/1ZhnfcXGDSoa4cSqAgLHVeA1qahu) Dukes Bailiffs Limited is registered as a Limited Company in England and Wales. Registration number 04418615. | Registered address: Dukes Court, 7 Newcastle Street, Stone, Staffordshire, ST15 8JT.   [Terms of Use](https://business.yell.com/legal/terms-of-use/) | [Privacy](https://www.dukeslimited.co.uk/privacy-policy) & [Cookie Policy](https://www.dukeslimited.co.uk/cookies) © 2026. The content on this website is owned by us and our licensors. Do not copy any content (including images) without our consent