The Institute of Directors Alumni

Debbie Hales

Rochester, United Kingdom
Managing Director Asbestos First
Construction

Education
Rainham School for Girls   1981 — 1987
English Language & Literature, Maths, Computing, Accounts, Integrated Science, French, Dance

Evolution Dance

Rainham School

The Institute of Directors

Experience
Asbestos First Ltd   July 1997 - Present
3R Waste Ltd   April 2011 - Present
Allied Specialists Ltd   April 2009 - Present
Crystal Communications   April 1992 - July 1997
Benn Business Information Services   February 1991 - April 1992
a local Crane Hire company   January 1987 - January 1991

Skills
Quantity Surveying, Asbestos, Subcontracting, PFI, Refurbishing, Procurement, Process Simplification, Refurbishments, Cost Control, Cost Reporting, Construction, Fit-out, Feasibility Studies, Value Engineering, Social Housing, Construction Safety, Hazardous Waste..., Tender Preparation, Construction Management, Contract Management, Project Bidding, Cost Management, Building Services, Surveying, Cost Planning, Project Estimation, Commercial Management, Contractors

Deborah Carter

Chelmsford, United Kingdom
Currently seeking a new challenge
Financial Services

Education
The Institute of Directors
Diploma In Company Direction

Experience
Partnership   May 2013 - Present
Capita Ltd   January 2009 - December 2011
M & G Investments   2004 - 2008
PSI Ltd   2003 - 2004
Zurich Financial Services Ltd   1998 - 2003
Brann Ltd   1995 - 1998
Orange   1990 - 1995

Skills
Complaints Management, Financial Services, Business Strategy, Operations Management, CRM, BPR, Sales, Customer Services, Management, Customer Strategy, Recruiting, Business Development, Outsourcing, Governance, People Development

Debra Chatfield

London, United Kingdom
Product Manager at Findmypast
Internet

Education
University of Warwick - Warwick Business School   1999 — 2003
MBA

Chartered Institute of Marketing
Chartered Marketer

The Institute of Directors   2003 — 2004
Diploma in Company Direction

Staffordshire University   1989 — 1990
Diploma, International Marketing

Swansea University   1985 — 1989
BA Hons, French and German

Experience
Findmypast   May 2015 - Present
Findmypast   July 2014 - May 2015
DC Thomson Family History   November 2013 - July 2014
brightsolid   November 2007 - November 2013
Title Research   October 1998 - November 2007
German British Chamber of Industry and Commerce   July 1991 - September 1998
Marketing Strategies for Industry (UK) Ltd   July 1990 - June 1991

Skills
Public Relations, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Advertising, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Social Media, Product Marketing, Marketing, Creative Writing, Marketing Research, Direct Marketing, Online Marketing, Strategy, Business Strategy, Interviews, Sales Management, Social Media Marketing, Product Development, Market Research, Business Planning, Business Development, Entrepreneurship

Declan McHugh

Ripponden, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Former Group Strategic Business Director at Southdale Ltd
Construction

Education
The Institute of Directors   2006 — 2007
Member of the Institute of Directors, Director, Qualified Member

University of Hull   1978 — 1982
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Geography and Planning, 2:1

Experience
Southdale Ltd   March 1997 - Present
Sanctuary Housing   December 1989 - February 1997

Skills
Contract Negotiation, Finance, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Excel, Politics, Social Housing, Urban Planning, Microsoft Office, Urban Regeneration, Housing Development and..., Project Planning, Strategy, Feasibility Studies, Management, Housing Associations, Change Management

Deirdre Ashe

Ireland
Customer & Marketing Expert at Towers Watson
Management Consulting

Education
National University of Ireland, Galway
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics

The Institute of Directors
Dip IOD

The University of Sheffield
Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Experience
Bus Eireann   July 2014 - Present
Towers Watson   February 2014 - Present
Asthma Society Ireland   December 2013 - Present
BlackBelt Marketing   October 2012 - Present
Aviva Europe   January 2010 - August 2012
Aviva Ireland   September 2009 - December 2009
Vivas Health   2004 - 2008
Ogilvy & Mather   May 2001 - December 2003
VHI   January 2000 - April 2001
Telecom New Zealand   June 1999 - December 1999

Skills
Marketing Communications, Leadership Development, New Business Development, Business Planning, Mergers & Acquisitions, Healthcare, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Governance, Start-up Consulting, Management, FMCG, Financial Services, Direct Marketing, Business Development, Public Relations, Business Transformation, Product Development, Customer Insight, Management Consulting, Market Research, Change Management, CRM, Corporate Communications, Strategy, Marketing, B2B, Business Strategy, Marketing Management

Deirdre Hannigan

Ireland
Chief Risk Officer at National Treasury Management Agency
Financial Services

Education
The Institute of Directors   2009 — 2010
Chartered Director, Distinction

Dublin City University
BBS

University College Dublin
Master of Business Studies

Experience
National Treasury Management Agency   January 2015 - Present
GE Capital   June 2012 - January 2015
GE Capital - EMEA   August 2010 - June 2012
GE Money   2007 - August 2010
Bank of Ireland   1999 - 2008
Rabobank   1995 - 1999
AIB   April 1981 - 1995

Skills
Restructuring, Financial Modeling, Credit Analysis, Capital Markets, Operational Risk, Commercial Banking, Structured Finance, Enterprise Risk..., Change Management, Banking, Portfolio Management, Leadership, Operational Risk..., Credit, Basel II, Strategy, Corporate Governance, Credit Risk, Financial Risk, Financial Services, Corporate Finance, Risk Management

Deirdre O`Hara

Ireland
Director, National Standards Authority of Ireland
Oil & Energy

Education
The Institute of Directors   2014 — 2014
Diploma, Company Direction

University of Southampton   1996 — 1997
M.Sc., Maritime Archaeology, Distinction

Trinity College, Dublin   1992 — 1993
Postgraduate Diploma, Computer Simulation & Modelling

Trinity College Dublin   1984 — 1985
MBA, Business Administration

Trinity College Dublin   1975 — 1980
BA, BAI, Mathematics, Engineering Science

Experience
Tribesmen Rowing Club   September 2015 - Present
Consultancy   February 2013 - Present
National Standards Authority of Ireland   January 2013 - Present
Foundation Nepal   December 2012 - Present
Bord Gais Energy   June 2013 - November 2014
Synergen Power Ltd   March 2010 - November 2012
ESB International   April 2007 - March 2010
ESB International   January 2006 - March 2007
ESB International   September 1991 - January 2006

Skills
International, Business Process..., Steam Turbines, Business Strategy, Energy Management, Energy, Smart Grid, Not for Profit, Stakeholder Management, Strategy, Analysis, Procurement, Risk Management, Project Engineering, maritime archaeology, Negotiation, Energy Markets, Project Management, Leadership, Change Management, Management, Wind, Contract Management, Power Plants, Gas, Energy Policy, Management Consulting, Renewable Energy, Project Planning, Electricity, Contract Negotiation, Business Development, Governance, Turbines, Business Planning, Power Generation, Electricity Markets, Strategic Planning, Engineering, Feasibility Studies

Deirdre Smith

Ireland
Non Executive Director at National Standards Authority of Ireland
Management Consulting

Education
The Institute of Directors   2011 — 2013
Chartered Director, Company Direction

Griffith College Dublin   1992 — 1993
Foundation Certificate, Marketing

Trinity College Dublin   1983 — 1987
BA BAI, Engineering

RTE Media Training Day

School of Broadly Speaking!

Experience
National Standards Authority of Ireland   May 2014 - Present
Redefine - Delivering Insights & Actions   October 2014 - Present
Tamm Software   May 2014 - Present
Cortechs   March 2014 - Present
Wellcome Trust HRB Clinical Research Facility CRF   2013 - Present
Irish Raynaud's and Scleroderma Society   August 2011 - Present
Green Point Consultancy   March 2011 - Present
Going for Growth   October 2011 - Present
Enterprise Ireland   2012 - Present
DCU Ryan Academy   September 2012 - Present

Skills
Marketing Strategy, International Marketing, Business Strategy, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Contract Negotiation, Start-ups, New Business Development, Product Management, Technology Product..., Strategic Partnerships, Investment Advisory, Human Resources, Management, Sales, Strategy, Project Management, Business Development, Product Development, Entrepreneurship

Denis Hogan

Ireland
Senior VP & Regional Manager Europe Middle East & Africa Airline Marketing at SMBC Aviation Capital
Airlines/Aviation

Education
The Institute of Directors   2010 — 2011
Diploma in Company Directorship

Cranfield University - Cranfield School of Management   1993 — 1994
MBA

The Law Society of Ireland   1989 — 1991
Solicitor

Trinity College Dublin   1983 — 1987
LLB, Law

Experience
SMBC Aviation Capital   January 2015 - Present
SMBC Aviation Capital   April 2001 - Present
IAMG   1997 - 2001
KBC Bank   1996 - 1997
BZW (Barclays de Zoete Wedd)   1994 - 1996
GPA Group   1991 - 1993

Skills
Mergers & Acquisitions, Aircraft Finance, Leadership, Aerospace, Aircraft Maintenance, Change Management, Risk Management, Aircraft, Airlines, Charter, Structured Finance, Corporate Finance, Negotiation, Commercial Aviation, Contract Negotiation, Aircraft Leasing, Business Development, Finance, Management, Manufacturing, Airports, Aviation, Business Strategy

Denise Reece

Coventry, United Kingdom
► Helping SME Businesses succeed by getting the best from their people ►HR Management at St Klare Reece Associates
Human Resources

Education
The Institute of Directors   1996 — 2006
Certificate, Business Direction

Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development   1992 — 1995
Degree, Human Resources Management

Experience
St Klare Reece Associates   June 1995 - Present
Potterton Myson Ltd.Part of Blue Circle Industries   January 1990 - April 1995
Books For Students Ltd.A WH Smith Company.   July 1987 - December 1990

Skills
Policy, Compliance, UK Employment Law..., Coaching, Business Strategy, Human Resource..., Strategy, Human Capital, Personnel Management, Employment Law, Recruiting, Employee Engagement, New Business Development, Performance Management, Full & Final Settlement, Training, HR Policies, Compromise Agreements, Employee Relations, HR Transformation, Human Resources, Exit Process, UK HR Policies, HR Consulting, Strategic HR, Outsourcing, Mergers & Acquisitions

Derek McCracken

Belfast, United Kingdom
Career Interim Manager and Non Executive Director
Professional Training & Coaching

Education
The Institute of Directors   2013 — 2013
The Role of the Company Chairman

The Institute of Directors   2009 — 2009
The Role of the Non Executive Director

University of Ulster   2005 — 2007
Msc Business Improvement

University of Ulster   2003 — 2005
BA(Hons) Business Studies

Antrim Precision Engineering   1979 — 1984
Time - Served Toolmaker

Dalriada Grammar, Ballymoney   1975 — 1979

Experience
DJ McCracken   2001 - Present
Irwin Metal   1993 - 2001
Teleflex Medical   1990 - 1993

Skills
Risk Management, Performance Analysis, Team Management, Troubleshooting, Financial Risk, Manufacturing, Change Management, Project Management, Coaching, Business Transformation, Contract Negotiation, Corporate Governance, Culture Change, People Development, Situational Leadership, Business Process..., PeopleSoft, Strategic Leadership, Project Implementation, Organizational Change, Cross-functional Team..., Difficult People, Mentoring, Business Strategy, Interim Management, Leadership, Operations Management, Lean Manufacturing, Organizational..., Executive Coaching, Leadership Development, Strategic Planning

Derek Panton CISA CISSP Cert IoD

Stockport, United Kingdom
Enterprise Architect
Executive Office

Education
The Institute of Directors   2010 — 2011
Cert IOD, Business Administration, Management and Operations

Cloud Academy

Cloud Academy

Cloud Academy

Udemy


Skills
Enterprise Software, SSO, Solution Oriented, ERP, SAP XI, SAP Authorisations, CISA, Thought Leadership, Integration, Enterprise Architecture, Strategy Development, Strategy, Security Management, CISSP, Security Technologies, Federation, SAP ERP, IT Service Management, Computer Security, Linux, ISO 27001, Requirements..., TOGAF, PKI, SOA Security, Siteminder, Unix, SOA Governance, Management, Pre-sales, Middleware, Strategic Planning, Non-executive Director, Operational Streamlining, BPMN, Architecture, Identity Management, Architectures, Data Center, SAP Netweaver, Security Architecture..., Information Security..., SAP R/3, SOA

Dermot Gorman

Ireland
Independent Director, Insurance & Financial Services
Insurance

Education
The Institute of Directors   2012 — 2013
Chartered Director

Chartered Insurance Institute   1987 — 1990
Fellow of Chartered Insurance Institute; Chartered Insurer

Law Society of Ireland   2013 — 2014
Diploma in Finance Law

Experience
APT Financial Services Ltd   October 2014 - Present
Personal Injuries Assessment Board   October 2014 - Present
Western Union Payment Services Ireland   May 2014 - Present
Harcourt Life Assurance Co Ltd   February 2014 - Present
ACE Bermuda International   February 2012 - Present
Irish Public Bodies Mutual Insurances   July 2011 - Present
Golden Arches Insurance Ltd   February 2010 - Present
Insurance and Financial Services   October 2009 - Present
RSA Reinsurance Ireland Ltd   April 2010 - December 2014
Combined Insurance Company of Europe Ltd   January 2011 - May 2012

Skills
Underwriting, Insurance, Financial Risk, Governance, Pensions, Solvency II, Management, Portfolio Management, Bancassurance, Claims Management, Banking, Reinsurance, Risk Management, General Insurance, Executive Management, Financial Services, Brokers, Liability, Actuarial Science, Commercial Insurance

Desmond O'Leary

Ireland
Chief Executive Officer at OncoMark Limited
Medical Devices

Education
The Institute of Directors   2014 — 2014
Diploma Dip IoD

Trinity College, Dublin   2006 — 2008
Msc, Management

Dublin Institute of Technology   1984 — 1987
M.I. Biol, Biochemistry

Experience
OncoMark Limited   July 2015 - Present
Hibergene Diagnostics Limited   September 2014 - Present
Kernel Capital   January 2014 - Present
DiaSorin Ireland (formerly Biotrin International)   March 2009 - June 2013
Biotrin   December 1996 - March 2009
Olympus Diagnostica   December 1991 - December 1996

Skills
Biotechnology, Start-ups, Lifesciences, Hardware Diagnostics, Clinical Research, Medical Devices, Entrepreneurship, Sales, Strategy, Operations Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Development, Medical Diagnostics, Leadership, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Infectious Diseases, Assay Development, Laboratory

Dmitry Manakov

Moscow, Russian Federation
Managing Director, Citigate Dewe Rogerson Moscow
Public Relations and Communications

Education
The Institute of Directors   2014 — 2014
Company Direction, Certificate in Company Direction

Military Institute of the Ministry of Defence of Russia
Foreign Languages and Analyses

Experience
Citigate Dewe Rogerson Moscow   December 2011 - Present
Citigate / Infomost   2005 - December 2011
Infomost Communications   January 1998 - December 2011
ABE Media   June 1996 - January 1998
Volga-Dnepr Airlines   December 1992 - June 1996

Skills
Stakeholder Engagement, Mergers & Acquisitions, Reputation Management, Internal Communications, Speech Writing, Investor Relations, Strategy, IPO, Corporate Branding, Financial Communications, Public Relations, Mergers, International Relations, Copywriting, Emerging Markets, Russian, Reputation, Restructuring, Corporate Social..., Message Development, Marketing Communications, Press Releases, Communication Training, Journalism, Press Conferences, Public Affairs, Corporate Communications, Media Relations, Crisis Management, Strategic Communications, Spokesperson, Analyst Relations, Crisis Communications, Thought Leadership, Communications Planning, Capital Markets

Don Leslie

Exeter, United Kingdom
Head of Digital Communications at Met Office
Marketing and Advertising

Education
The Chartered Institute of PR   2008 — 2010
Diploma, Public Relations

The Institute of Directors   2008 — 2010
Certificate, Company Direction

The Chartered Institute of Marketing   1996 — 2009
Marketing

Coventry University
BA (Hons), Business Studies

Experience
Met Office   January 2013 - Present
Met Office   April 2010 - Present
a small number of clients   September 2009 - Present
UKHO   November 2006 - May 2010
UKHO (Admiralty)   February 2006 - November 2006
UKHO (Admiralty)   April 2005 - February 2006
UKHO (Admiralty)   February 2002 - November 2003
UKHO (Admiralty Leisure)   February 2000 - February 2002
Accent Marketing Agency (Bristol)   September 1999 - February 2000
Hewlett-Packard   February 1996 - August 1998

Skills
Marketing Communications, Online Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Digital Marketing, Campaign Management, International Marketing

Don O'Sullivan

Ireland
Director at DOS Projects Ltd
Construction

Education
The Institute of Directors   2010 — 2011
Diploma in Company Direction

University College Cork   1970 — 1974
B.E. (Honours), Civil Engineering

Experience
DOS Projects Ltd   July 2014 - Present
Roadbridge   September 2003 - June 2014
Limerick County Council   April 1997 - August 2003
Laois County Council   July 1995 - April 1997

Skills
Drainage, Road, Concrete, Surveying, Value Engineering, Construction Management, Contract Management, Procurement, Water, Project Planning, Civil Engineering, Earthworks, Bridge, Highways, Feasibility Studies, Geotechnical Engineering, Construction

Donal Doran

Ireland
Director Corporate Development at Finance Ireland Ltd
Financial Services

Education
University College Dublin
MBA

Trinity College, Dublin
BSc (Mgmt)

The Institute of Directors   2012 — 2012
Dip IoD

Experience
Finance Ireland Ltd   May 2014 - Present
Trusted Advisor Group   December 2012 - December 2014
Information Security Brokers Ltd   May 2011 - May 2013
Barclays Insurance Dublin Ltd   December 2008 - May 2011
Finance Ireland PLC (Financial Services Holding Company)   April 2003 - November 2008
Irish Life & Permanent PLC   August 1995 - April 2003

Dr Alistair Ramsay MBE

Glasgow, United Kingdom
Trustee, Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust
Health, Wellness and Fitness

Education
SSPE, Jordanhill College of Education   1967 — 1970
Diploma, Physical Education

SSPE, Jordanhill College/University of Strathclyde   2007 — 2007
Doctor of the University, Honorary

The Institute of Directors   2004 — 2005
Chartered Director; DCD, Company Direction

Experience
City Sightseeing Glasgow   2007 - Present
Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust   March 2012 - Present
Family Addiction Support Service   March 1991 - Present
Scottish Sports Futures   May 2007 - April 2013
Irevise Ltd   May 2006 - December 2012
Drugwise Limited   October 2005 - August 2012
Scotland Against Drugs   January 1999 - March 2006
Glasgow City Council Education Services   1984 - 1999

Skills
Personal Development, Board Governance, Change Management, Fundraising, Leadership, Board Development, Coaching, Physical Education, Strategic Planning, Leadership Development, Team Building, Policy, Event Management, Program Management, Sports, Public Sector, Charities, Management, Public Speaking, Training

Dr Ann Brady

Ireland
Vice President, Alliance Management & New Market Development at Shire plc
Pharmaceuticals

Education
Trinity College, Dublin
PhD, Chemistry

Trinity College, Dublin
BA(Mod), Natural Sciences

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
CDipAF

The Institute of Directors
Chartered Director Programme

University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School
Executive Development Programme

Experience
Shire Pharmaceuticals   2010 - Present
Shire Pharmaceuticals   2007 - 2009
Elan Pharmaceuticals   2005 - 2007
Elan Pharmaceuticals   2001 - 2004
Elan Pharmaceuticals   1996 - 2001

Skills
Strategic Planning, Intellectual Property, Alliance Management, Market Access, Global Supply Chain, Pharmaceutical Sales, Market Development, Sales Effectiveness, Life Sciences, Product Development, International Business, Business Development, Pharmaceutical Industry, Strategic Alliances, Biopharmaceuticals, Leadership, Biotechnology, Product Launch, Lifesciences, Corporate Development, Business Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Strategy

Dr Jeremy Reynolds

London, United Kingdom
Accomplished international communication director
Public Relations and Communications

Education
The Institute of Directors   2006 — 2007
Diploma in Company Direction

Aston University   1985 — 1989
PhD, Applied Economics

Nottingham Trent University   1982 — 1985
BA (Hons), Social Science

Experience
Ecobank Transnational Incorporated   March 2013 - December 2013
Barclaycard   July 2011 - July 2012
Visa Inc.   July 2009 - November 2010
Visa CEMEA   April 2007 - June 2010
Visa Inc.   April 2006 - April 2007
Visa International CEMEA   July 2003 - April 2006
Liberata   July 2001 - July 2003
Cognition Ventures AB   July 2000 - July 2001
Prudential plc   July 1998 - July 2000
RAC Motoring Services   May 1990 - June 1998

Skills
Public Policy, Mergers & Acquisitions, Analysis, B2B, Public Affairs, Media Relations, Team Building, Strategy, Public Relations, Management, Corporate Communications, Politics, Marketing Strategy, Crisis Management, Internal Communications

Dr Jonathan Osborn

United Kingdom
Medical Director at Devon Health Ltd
Hospital & Health Care

Education
The Institute of Directors   2013 — 2015
Chartered Director, Fellow of Institute of Directors

Royal College of General Practitioners   2007 — 2010
Member of RCGP, General Practice/Primary Care/Family Medicine

Royal College of Surgeons (England)   2002 — 2005
MRCS (Member of Royal College of Surgeons of England), Surgery

University of Oxford   2000 — 2002
Master of Science (MSc) by research

University of Bristol   1994 — 1999
MBChB, Medicine

Canford school   1989 — 1994

University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus in Medical Management

Experience
Devon Health Ltd   September 2014 - Present
NEW Devon Clinical Commissioning Group   2013 - Present
College Surgery Partnership   October 2011 - Present
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence   2012 - February 2015

Skills
Medical Education, Clinical Research, Emergency Medicine, Public Health, Surgery, Change Management, Healthcare, Healthcare Information..., Healthcare Management, Hospitals, Medicine, Patient Safety

Dumitru Soare

Frankfurt Am Main Area, Germany
Studium: The Institute of Directors

Education
The Institute of Directors   2002 — 2005

The Institute of Directors   2002 — 2005

Duncan Ben Miles CDir

United Kingdom
Marketing, NPD & Regulatory Affairs Director at Gemini Healthcare Services Ltd
Medical Devices

Education
The Institute of Directors   2009 — 2011
Chartered Director, Company Direction

Chartered Institute of Marketing   2000 — 2002
Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing

University of Surrey   1993 — 1996
BSc, Business Studies with Sport Studies

Experience
Gemini Healthcare Services Ltd   January 2012 - Present
Gemini Healthcare Services Ltd   October 2007 - December 2011
SecuriCare Medical   2005 - 2007
CliniMed Ltd   2003 - 2005
ConvaTec   1997 - 2003
Business Systems Applications & Solutions   1996 - 1997

Skills
ISO 13485, Regulatory Affairs, Marketing Strategy, Market Analysis, New Business Development, Management, Cross-functional Team..., Orthopedic, Pharmaceutical Industry, Global Marketing, Sales Operations, Commercialization, Medical Devices, Strategy, Cardiology, Change Management, Market Development, Healthcare, Disposables, Marketing, Product Development, Sales Effectiveness, Pharmaceutical Sales, Capital Equipment, Urology, Business Development, Product Launch, Strategic Planning

Egbert Le Roux

Luxembourg
Company director
Financial Services

Education
PAAB/Institute of Chartered Accountants   1988 — 1988
CA (SA)

University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika   1986 — 1987
Hons. B.Compt, CTA

Stellenbosch University/Universiteit Stellenbosch   1981 — 1985
Hons. B.Mil, Finance

The Institute of Directors
Dip IoD, Diploma in Company Direction

The Institute of Directors
Certificate in Company Direction, (Distinction)

Experience
Company   October 2011 - Present
Yellowwoods Administration Services Luxembourg Sarl   January 2006 - Present
Absa Capital   October 1993 - December 2005
Absa Bank (formerly Senbank Limited)   1989 - 1993
Theron Du Toit Chartered Accountants (now PWC)   July 1986 - 1989
South African National Defence Force   January 1979 - June 1986

Skills
Capital Markets, Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity, Financial Structuring, Business Analysis, Due Diligence, Financial Modeling, Banking, Investment Banking, Credit Risk, Investments, Corporate Finance, Financial Risk, Mergers, Non-Executive Director, Finance, Valuation

Eileen Gleeson

Ireland
Chartered Director, NonExecutive Director and Board Performance Assessor
Management Consulting

Education
The Institute of Directors   2008 — 2009
Diploma in Company Direction and Chartered Director

Dublin Institute of Technology   1978 — 1980
Public Relations and Advertising Management

Sion Hill Dominican College   1972 — 1977

Experience
Ulster Bank Ireland Limited   2009 - Present
Institute of Directors in Ireland   2010 - Present
Dublin StartUp Commissioner   October 2014 - Present
Fanagans Funeral Directors Limited   2013 - Present
Coombe Women and Infants University Hospital   2008 - Present
DCU Ryan Academy for Entrepreneurship   2009 - Present
Weber Shandwick   2004 - 2011
Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland   2005 - 2009
Office of the President of Ireland   1997 - 2004
Weber Shandwick   1989 - 2003

Skills
Strategic Communications, Non-Executive Director, Management Consulting, Strategy, Start-ups, Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Corporate Communications, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Internal Communications, Change Management, Media Relations, Event Management, Business Planning

Eimear Kenny

Ireland
Senior HR Executive/ Independent Non Executive Director
Human Resources

Education
The Institute of Directors   2013 — 2014
Diploma in Company Direction

National College of Ireland
Personnel Management (National College of Industrial Relations)

Portobello College/ University of Glamorgan
Bachelor's Degree, Business Studies

Experience
Public Appointments Service   October 2014 - Present
UDG Healthcare plc   September 2014 - Present
ICON plc   1999 - June 2014
GE Capital Woodchester   January 1994 - October 1999

Skills
HRIS, Leadership Development, Training, Change Management, Personnel Management, leadership development, Management, Leadership, Performance Management, HR Transformation, Human Resources, Cross-functional Team..., Onboarding, Deferred Compensation, HR Policies, Succession Planning, HR Consulting, Organizational Change, Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, Employee Engagement, Employee Benefits

Elaine Boyes

Oxford, United Kingdom
Head of External Relations and Engagement at Hull York Medical School (HYMS)
Publishing

Education
The Institute of Directors   2008 — 2009
Diploma, Company Direction

The Institute of Directors   2008 — 2009
Certificate, Company Direction

Birkbeck, University of London   2004 — 2004
Diploma, New Media Management

University of Leicester   1991 — 1994
BSc (Hons), Biological Sciences

Experience
Hull York Medical School (HYMS)   September 2014 - Present
The Nuclear Institute   May 2011 - September 2014
BCS, Chartered Institute for IT   2001 - May 2011
CABI   1995 - 2001

Skills
Copy Editing, Research, Leadership, Books, Publications, Editing, Publishing, Online Publishing, Marketing Communications, Social Media, Proofreading, Creative Direction, Journals, Editorial, Project Management, Copywriting

Elaine Huntingdon

Swindon, United Kingdom
Human Resources Professional
Human Resources

Education
The Institute of Directors   2007 — 2008
Certificate and Diploma, Company Board Direction

Reading University   1971 — 1974
BSc Hons (2.1), Physical Geography & Geology

Oxford Brookes Business School
MA, Strategic Human Resource Management

Experience
British Computer Society   January 2002 - July 2009

Skills
Business Process..., Human Resources, Management, Executive Coaching, Recruiting, Change Management, Leadership

Elaine Miller

London, United Kingdom
Highly competent director with skills in business turnaround, strategic sourcing, & nonexecutive director experience
Consumer Goods

Education
Leeds University   1984 — 1987
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Biochemistry and Food Science, First Class Honours

Cranfield University
Breakthrough Strategic Thinking course

Harvard Business School
Mars Executive Leadership Programme

The Institute of Directors
Role of a Company Director course

The Institute of Directors
Finance for non-Financial Directors

Experience
Mars   2005 - 2014
Mars   2008 - 2013
HaloSource   2007 - 2010
Mars   2002 - 2004
Mars   1999 - 2002
Mars   1996 - 1999
Mars   1995 - 1996
Mars   1993 - 1995
Mars   1990 - 1993
Nestlé S.A.   1987 - 1990

Elaine Wood

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
HR Interim, Arab Banking Corporation
Human Resources

Education
The Institute of Directors
Cert IoD, Company Direction, Distinction

Warwick University
MBA, Business Administration and Management, General

The Robert Gordon University   1984 — 1986
Diploma in Mangement Studies, All areas of business studies

Aberdeen College
CDipAF, Accountancy & Finance

Aberdeen University
BSc 1st class hons, Geograpy with Geology, Soil Science, Chemistry, Statistics and Economics

Chartered Institute
MCIPD, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

The Institute of Directors
Cert IoD, Company Direction, Member

Experience
HR Interim Arab Banking Coproration, Bahrain   April 2015 - Present
Bupa   August 2013 - December 2014
Prudential UK & Europe   June 2013 - July 2013
Prudential Uk & Europe   January 2013 - May 2013
Prudential UK & Europe   January 2011 - December 2012
Prudential UK & Europe   August 2010 - December 2010
Lloyds Banking Group   January 2010 - July 2010
HM Revenue & Customs   January 2009 - January 2010
Co-op Financial Services   January 2007 - August 2008
Royal Bank of Scotland   November 2004 - December 2006

Skills
Employee Relations, HR Consulting, Human Resources, Business Transformation, Management, Stakeholder Management, Talent Management, Coaching, Business Strategy, HRIS, Employee Engagement, Organizational Design, Organizational..., Performance Management, Succession Planning, Psychometrics, Financial Services, Leadership Development, Strategy, Rewards, Project Management, Restructuring, Personnel Management, Employment Law, Time Management, Change Management, Management Development, HR Policies, Executive Coaching, HR Transformation, Culture Change, Stakeholder Engagement, Consulting

Elizabeth Ashley

Guildford, United Kingdom
Senior Bid Consultant, Keolis
Human Resources

Education
The Manchester Metropolitan University   1997 — 1999
2:1, Retail Marketing

The Institute of Directors
Member

Member CIPD

Experience
HR House Consulting Ltd*   November 2004 - Present
BT Global Services   June 2013 - May 2015
Lockheed Martin   September 2012 - June 2013
Interserve   June 2012 - September 2012
Sodexo   January 2011 - October 2011
Princes Regeneration Trust   October 2010 - December 2010
BBC   July 2010 - August 2010
Serco Civil Government   January 2010 - April 2010
Serco Transport & Middle East   September 2008 - January 2010
Smiths Group plc   May 2008 - July 2008

Skills
Outsourcing, Management, Human Resources, Leadership, Succession Planning, Talent Management, Coaching, Organizational..., Personnel Management, Management Development, Team Building, TUPE, Training, Strategy, Change Management, HR Consulting, Recruiting, Performance Management, HR Transformation, Organizational Design, Culture Change, Employee Engagement

Elizabeth Kavanagh

Bristol, United Kingdom
Head of HR and Research & Innovation, Coach, Chair South West BIM region and "Behaviours4Collaboration" a BIM4 group
Architecture & Planning

Education
The Institute of Directors   2010 — 2013
Certificate in Company Direction, Financial Strategy, Marketing strategy, the Role of the Company Director

University of Wales, Bangor   1997 — 2000
BSc, Psychology

Experience
Stride Treglown   April 2004 - Present
Behaviours4Collaboration (B4C)   August 2014 - Present
as part of the Construction Industry Council regional BIM Hub   October 2012 - Present
Oasis-talk   January 2014 - Present
University of the West of England   May 2010 - Present
Choice Coaching   January 2010 - Present
One25   October 2008 - October 2010
Age Concern Gloucestershire   2007 - 2007

Skills
Collaboration, Strategy, Management, Personnel Management, Human Resources, Executive Coaching, Organizational Learning, Leadership, Recruiting, Coaching, BIM, Management Development, Workshop Facilitation, Guest Lecturing, Company Acquisitions, Organizational..., HR Consulting

Ellen Tatterton

United Kingdom
Finance Director and Company Secretary at Singleton Birch Limited
Chemicals

Education
The Institute of Directors   2009 — 2014
Certificate, Diploma in Company Direction and Chartered Director

Leeds Metropolitan University   2002 — 2003
MA, Finance and Accounting, With Merit

Sheffield Hallam University   1999 — 2000
ACCA, Finals

Doncaster Grammar   1974 — 1979

Experience
Singleton Birch Limited   June 2006 - Present

Skills
Cash Flow, Managerial Finance, Restructuring, Statutory Accounting, Working Capital...

Emma Horgan

Ireland
MSc Digital Marketing
Nonprofit Organization Management

Education
The Institute of Directors   2015 — 2016

Digital Marketing Institute   2012 — 2013
Master's Degree (M.Sc.)

Digital Marketing Institute   2011 — 2012
Post Graduate Diploma

Dublin Institute of Technology   1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

Emma Roycroft

Hook, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Customer Experience Director, Serco Group
Outsourcing/Offshoring

Education
The Institute of Directors   2005 — 2005
Certificate in Company Direction

University of Brighton   2001 — 2004
MA Change Management

University of Brighton   2001 — 2002
Postgraduate Diploma Business Research

Brunel University   1993 — 1995
Postgraduate Diploma Management Studies (DMS)

Experience
Serco   January 1999 - Present
Serco   2007 - 2011
Serco   2005 - 2007
Serco   2003 - 2005

Skills
BPO, Leadership, Team Leadership, Governance, Business Development, Management, Service Delivery, Team Management, Public Sector, Operations Management, Business Process..., Stakeholder Management, Strategy, Project Management, Business Strategy, Customer Experience, Performance Management, Business Transformation, Change Management, Outsourcing, Project Delivery, Program Management

Errol Taylor CDir FIoD FRSPH

United Kingdom
Deputy Chief Executive / Strategic Partnerships Director at RoSPA
Professional Training & Coaching

Education
The Institute of Directors   2011 — 2012
Chartered Director

The Institute of Directors   2011 — 2011
Diploma in Company Direction, Distinction

University of Warwick - Warwick Business School   1996 — 1997
Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Southampton University   1982 — 1985
BSc (Hons), Mechanical Engineering

Experience
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents   June 2006 - Present
RoSPA   June 2004 - June 2006
British Standards Institution   June 2001 - June 2004

Skills
Occupational Health, E-commerce, Business Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Policy Writing, Fire Safety, Strategy, Risk Management, Management, Organizational Culture, Private Sector, Business Strategy, Training, Training Delivery, French, Governance, Lead Generation, Public Sector, Corporate Social..., Government Relations, Business Planning, Policy formulation, Local Government, Charities, Mergers & Acquisitions, Risk Assessment, Policy, Change Management, Organisational networks, Project Management, Corporate Governance, Strategic Planning, Health & Safety..., Social Enterprise, Operations Management, Coaching, Bilingual-French

Fiona Curtin

Ireland
Head of Innovation at HEINEKEN
Food & Beverages

Education
The Institute of Directors   2010 — 2011
Chartered Director Programme, Chartered Director

Coach Institute   2008 — 2009
Diploma in Executive Business Coaching, Business & Executive Coaching

University College Dublin   2004 — 2005
MSc Technology Management & Innovation, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

The Open University   1996 — 2000
MBA, Marketing

University College Cork   1985 — 1988
BA (Hons), French & German

Experience
HEINEKEN Ireland   April 2014 - Present
Boardmatch   2007 - December 2014
Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard   August 2012 - April 2014
Advertising Association of Ireland   January 2010 - March 2013
AIB   October 2006 - August 2012
C&C Group   October 2003 - October 2006
Heineken Ireland   November 2001 - October 2003
Heineken Ireland   2000 - 2001
HEINEKEN   October 1991 - December 1999

Skills
Brand Development, Digital Strategy, Email Marketing, Customer Insight, Media Planning, Product Development, International Marketing, Business Development, Brand Management, Marketing Management, Marketing Strategy, Management, Digital Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Communications, Marketing, Sponsorship, New Business Development, Cross-functional Team..., Advertising, Marketing Communications, B2B, Online Advertising, Online Marketing, Integrated Marketing, FMCG, Market Research, Marketing Research, Strategy, Internal Communications

Fiona Flannery

Ireland
Chief Executive Officer at DEPFA BANK Plc
Banking

Education
UCD Michael Smurfit Business School   2013 — 2014
Diploma in Advanced Management Performance

National University of Ireland, Galway   1986 — 1989
BA Maths & English

ACCA
Diploma in Accounting & Finance

The Institute of Directors
Chartered Director

Experience
DEPFA BANK Plc   December 2014 - Present
DEPFA Bank Plc   December 2014 - Present

Skills
Hedge Funds, Financial Structuring, Market Risk, Asset Management, Structured Finance, Bonds, Capital Markets, Project Finance, Credit Risk, Derivatives, Investment Banking, FX Options, Credit, Financial Risk, Fixed Income, Finance, Structured Products

Fiona Mulcahy

Ireland
Independent Non Executive Director Investment Funds
Financial Services

Education
The Institute of Directors   2011 — 2012
Chartered Director Programme, Cert IoD; Dip IoD

Law Society of Ireland   1986 — 1989
Solicitor, Law

University College Dublin   1982 — 1985
B.C.L, Law

Convent of the Sacred Heart, Mount Anville

Experience
Irish Authorised Investment Funds   2000 - Present
Dillon Eustace Solicitors   August 1992 - July 2000
Cawley Sheerin Wynne   January 1991 - July 1992
Cameron Markby Hewitt   March 1989 - December 1990
Beauchamps Solicitors   March 1986 - February 1989

Skills
Fund Of Funds, Investment Management, Financial Services, Asset Managment, Compliance, Financial Regulation, Investments, AML, Banking, Hedge Funds, Corporate Governance, UCITS, Private Equity, Governance, Alternative Investments, Mutual Funds, Securities

Fionnuala Sheehan

Ireland
Administrative Officer at Department of Finance
Nonprofit Organization Management

Education
Irish Management Institute
Diploma in Applied Finance

NUIG
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Double FIrst class

National University of Ireland, Galway
Master of Arts (M.A.)

The Institute of Directors
Certificate and Diploma in Company Direction

Experience
MEAS Limited/drinkaware.ie   November 2002 - December 2014
University of Limerick   August 1993 - November 2002
GPA Limited   June 1987 - August 1993
Telecom Eireann/Irish Telecommunications Investments Limited   January 1985 - June 1987
Department of Finance, Ireland   August 1979 - August 1984

Skills
Research, Social Marketing, Public Relations, Leadership, Fundraising, Change Management, Treasury Management, Nonprofits, Communications Planning, Project Management, Strategic Communication, Brand Development, Media Relations, Management, Event Management, Public Speaking, Policy Analysis, Strategic Planning, Public Administration, Strategic Communications

Frances Gillespie

London, United Kingdom
Hospitality HR Consultant ~ Taking the "hassle" out of HR & Freeing you up to manage Your Pub, Hotel, Restaurant or Bar
Hospitality

Education
University of Westminster,
Master's Degree, HR

The Institute of Directors
Diploma in Employment Law and Personnel Practice, HR

University of Dublin, Trinity College,   1978 — 1982
Bachelor's Degree, French and Art History

St Marys Convent, Carndonagh,
Leaving Certificate (6 Honours – 3A, 2B, 1C)

Experience
FRANCES GILLESPIE HR CONSULTANCY LIMITED   September 2013 - Present
Greene King PLC   August 2011 - September 2013
The Capital Pub Company PLC   March 2006 - December 2012
Hartford Group PLC   January 2001 - March 2006
The Slug and Lettuce Group PLC   1996 - 2001
The Slug and Lettuce Group PLC   1994 - 1996
The Slug and Lettuce Group PLC   1991 - 1994

Skills
Recruitment & Selection, Restaurant Management, Hiring, Training & Development, Management, Employment Law, HR Documentation, Restructing & Change, Disciplinary &..., Hospitality, Hotels, Training, Retail, Food & Beverage, Hospitality Industry, Recruiting, Culture Change, Social Media, Strategic Planning, Hospitality Management, Leadership Development, Disciplinary &..., Event Management, Employee Engagement, Time Management, Human Resources, Restaurants, Succession Planning, New Business Development, Strategy, Employee Relations, HR Consulting

Franco Azzopardi

Malta
Professional Director and Board Support Strategy, Finance, Governance
Management Consulting

Education
University of Leicester   2002 — 2004
MSc, Finance

Malta Institute of Accountants   1981 — 1983
FIA, Accountancy and related subjects

De La Salle

The Institute of Directors
Fellow Member IoD, Professional Director, Fellow

Experience
Atlas Insurance PCC Ltd   October 2012 - Present
MISCO Directors Network   June 2012 - Present
Express Trailers Ltd   July 2011 - Present
Grand Harbour Marina plc   August 2010 - Present
RS2 Software Group   May 2009 - Present
APS Bank Ltd   January 2009 - Present
APS Bank Ltd   October 2008 - Present
3a Accountants   May 2008 - Present
Malta Institute of Accountants   July 2007 - Present
iAS - Innovative Architectural Structures Limited   May 2007 - Present

Skills
Governance, Strategic Planning, Change Management, Business Planning, Auditing, Finance, Banking, IFRS, Corporate Governance, Risk Management, Management Consulting, corporate governance, Empathy, Corporate Finance, Business Strategy, Strategic Negotiations, Strategy, Training, finance, family business..., Leadership, Negotiation, Visionary Thinking, corporate strategy, Accounting, Business Process..., Organizational..., Management, Tax

Frank Byrne

Ireland
Finance Director/CFO Healthcare
Hospital & Health Care

Education
The Institute of Directors
Chartered Director Programme

Chartered Accountants Ireland

National College of Ireland
BA, Business/Accountancy/Taxation/HRM

Experience
St. Patrick's Mental Health Services   July 2009 - Present
Beacon Medical Group   August 2006 - July 2009
Horwath Bastow Charleton   August 2005 - July 2006
Jurys Doyle Hotel Group PLC   January 2002 - August 2005

Gareth Mainwaring

Coventry, United Kingdom
Head of Programme Management Office, National College for Teaching and Leadership at Department for Education
Government Administration

Education
The Institute of Directors   2014 — 2015
Certificate in Company Direction

London Metropolitan University   2003 — 2004
Master of Science (MS), Human Nutrition

University of Birmingham   2000 — 2003
Bachelor of Science (BS), Sports and Exercise

Experience
Department for Education   October 2014 - Present
UK Department for Education   September 2013 - September 2014
Department for Education   April 2013 - September 2013

Skills
Stakeholder Engagement, Performance Management, Governance, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Change Management, Business Process..., Project Delivery, Program Management, Strategy, Public Sector, Project Planning

Gary Clark

Rochester, United Kingdom
Operations Director
Executive Office

Education
The Institute of Directors   2014 — 2014
Diploma in Company Direction, Board effectiveness

mid kent college   1999 — 2002
Associate's Degree, Marketing, post graduate

Harlow College   1982 — 1984
Nat Dip, Business and Finance

Experience
MHS Homes ltd   October 2012 - Present
Rosebery Housing Association   March 2010 - October 2012
Peabody Trust   2006 - 2010
Moat Homes Limited   2000 - 2005

Skills
Private Sector, Performance Management, Value for Money, Marketing, Performance Improvement, Lean Operations, Business Planning, Profit Maximization, Stakeholder Engagement, Key Performance..., Customer Insight, Charities, Social Enterprise, Service Delivery, Talent Management, Process Improvement, Bid Writing, Public Sector, Community Engagement, Commercial Real Estate, People-oriented, Sales Management, Social Housing, Leadership, Growth Strategies, System Design, Local Government, Change Management, Contract Management, Affordable Housing

Gemma Williams Fox

London, United Kingdom
Sports Marketing + Events @GEMS1204
Sports

Education
The Institute of Directors
Governance in Sport

King's College London, U. of London
BA, Geography

St. Dominic's High School for Girls

Experience
British Equestrian Federation   2015 - Present
England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB)   2015 - 2015
World Rugby   2013 - 2015
Rounders England   2012 - 2014
British Equestrian Federation / Equestrian   2011 - 2013
Deritend   2011 - 2013
Washington Green Fine Art Publishing   2009 - 2011

George Simpson

Harrogate, United Kingdom
Director at The Craimar Consultancy Ltd
Banking

Education
University of Durham   2004 — 2006
Post Graduate, Business Management

The Institute of Directors   2000 — 2010

Aberdeen Grammar School   1971 — 1977

Mile End   1965 — 1971

Experience
The Craimar Consultancy Ltd   January 2015 - Present
Lloyds Banking Group   June 2010 - December 2014
Bank of Scotland   March 2000 - June 2010
Bank of Scotland   March 1990 - May 2000

Skills
Retail Banking, Private Banking, Coaching, Banking, Commercial Lending, Loans, Credit, Strategy, Commercial Banking, Financial Risk, Trade Finance, Credit Analysis, Risk Management, Credit Risk, Portfolio Management

Geraldine Gordon CDir FIoD MRICS

Belfast, United Kingdom
Chartered Director, Chartered Surveyor
Construction

Education
The Institute of Directors

Experience
H & J Martin   August 2005 - March 2015
The Deluxe Group & Creative Studios NI   2002 - 2005
James F McCue Ltd   1998 - 2002
James Anderson Ltd   1995 - 1998
Gilbert Ash   1990 - 1995

Skills
Contract Negotiation, Leadership, Design Management, Budgets, Management, Civil Engineering, Project Management, Commercial Management, Project Planning, Quantity Surveying, Building Services, Contractors, Subcontracting, Business Strategy, Cost Engineering, Project Bidding, Cost Planning, Surveying, PFI, Change Management, Project Estimation, Contract Management, New Business Development, Feasibility Studies, Negotiation, Project Control, Cost Management, Fit-out, Cost Reporting, Pre-construction, Cost Control, Strategy, Procurement, Construction Management, Refurbishments, Facilities Management, Refurbishing, Construction, Construction Safety, Value Engineering

Geraldine Kelly

Ireland
Independent Non Executive Director
Management Consulting

Education
The Institute of Directors   2011 — 2012
C.Dir.

University College Dublin   1981 — 1982
MA, Economics

Experience
Gaelectric   July 2015 - Present
RICS   September 2012 - Present
rXi Ventures   January 2004 - Present
Plan International Ireland   January 2012 - Present
Microfinance Ireland   September 2012 - August 2015
Tyndall National Institute   January 2005 - April 2013
ESB International   January 2008 - July 2010
Thomson Learning   September 1997 - December 2003
Visio Corporation   January 1994 - June 1997
Frame Technology   1991 - 1994

Skills
Business Strategy, Team Leadership, Strategic Planning, Management Consulting, Start-ups, Business Planning, New Business Development, Change Management, Program Management, Product Development, Strategy, Business Development

Gerry Vincent

Birmingham, United Kingdom
Director of PR/corporate communications, digital marketing and brand development
Marketing and Advertising

Education
The Institute of Directors   2014 — 2014
IoD Diploma in Company Direction

The Institute of Directors
IoD Certificate in Company Direction

Squared Online
Certificate, Digital Marketing

The University of Sheffield
2:1, Botany

Experience
Leader Communications   January 2008 - Present
Lloyd Northover   September 2006 - August 2007
BANC Communications   2005 - 2007
WHSmith News   2001 - 2005
Porter Novelli   1998 - 2001
United Distillers   1988 - 1992

Skills
New Business Development, Marketing Communications, Internal Communications, Public Relations, Risk Assessment, Media Relations, CRM, Strategy, Crisis Communications, Leadership, B2B, Integrated Marketing, Brand Development, Crisis Management, Corporate Communications

Gina Tucker

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Chief Financial Officer at EMLC ACADEMY TRUST
Education Management

Education
ACCA   2009 — 2011
ACCA

The Institute of Directors

Experience
EMLC ACADEMY TRUST   November 2013 - Present
EMLC   November 2013 - Present
Kaplan Financial   April 2012 - Present
SummitSkills Ltd   September 2008 - November 2013
DG Property Therapy   January 2006 - December 2007
Vitol Group of Companies   November 2002 - December 2005

Skills
Cash Flow, Financial Management, Budgeting, Accounting, Variance Analysis, Managerial Finance, Budgets, Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Strategic Planning, Financial Accounting

Glen Middleton

Great Paxton, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Product Engineering Manager at Quartix
Computer Hardware

Education
International Institute of Management Development - Lausanne   2003 — 2004
Marketing Strategy and Business Development

The Institute of Directors   1998 — 1999
Roll of the Director and the Board

Cambridge Marketing College   1998 — 1998
Marketing for High Technology Companies

The University of Manchester   1982 — 1984
BSc Physics / Electronics

Experience
Quartix   January 2014 - Present
Icini Projects Ltd   2007 - January 2014
Quartix   April 2011 - December 2013
Advanced Micro Peripherals   2009 - 2010
Icini Technology Ltd   2007 - 2009
Eurotech   2006 - 2007
Arcom Control Systems Ltd   2003 - 2006
Arcom Control Systems Ltd   1998 - 2003
Arcom Control Systems Ltd   1992 - 1998
British Antarctic Survey   1987 - 1989

Skills
New Business Development, Embedded Software, Product Development, Embedded Systems, Product Management, Solution Selling, Business Strategy

Glen Waters

London, United Kingdom
Digital Marketing Director at Vape and Juice UK
Marketing and Advertising

Education
Chartered Institute of Marketing   2013 — 2014
Diploma in Digital Marketing

The Institute of Directors   2014 — 2014
Social Media Strategy, Digital Marketing

Coventry University   1999 — 2001
Marketing Management

Enfield Grammar Sixth Form College   1997 — 1999

Enfield Grammar School   1992 — 1997

Experience
Vape and Juice UK   May 2014 - Present
Balance Digital   September 2013 - Present
Another Kind   July 2014 - March 2015
The British DJ & MC Academy   April 2012 - September 2014
Wavecast® Pro   May 2012 - July 2013
Toy Camera   July 2010 - June 2013
Royal Bank of Scotland   January 2009 - May 2012
Royal Bank of Scotland   February 2006 - January 2009

Skills
Business Development, Online Marketing, Lead Generation, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, B2C Marketing, Sales, Marketing Strategy, Digital Marketing, Management, Business Strategy, Viral Video, B2B, Account Management, Digital Strategy, Video Production, CRM, Marketing Communications, Email Marketing, PPC

Glenn Christie

Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom
Finance professional Currently Seeking New opportunities
Oil & Energy

Education
The Institute of Directors
Certificate in Company Direction (Cert IOD), Role of the Director, Strategy & Marketing, Finance, Director's role in leading the Organization

University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika
Certificate in Theory of Accounting, Accounting and Finance

University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika   1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Accounting, Auditing & Tax

Westville Boys High School   1986 — 1990

Experience
Nexen   October 2013 - April 2015
Nexen   June 2010 - October 2013
Nexen   July 2007 - June 2010
Nexen   April 2006 - June 2007
Acergy S.A.   October 2001 - March 2006
Informa PLC   February 2001 - October 2001
Ernst&Young   April 1999 - February 2001

Skills
Corporate Governance, Influential Communicator, Financial Modeling, Motivated self-starter, Statutory Accounting, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Cost Control, Auditing, Approval Process, Management, Cost Reporting, Supervisory Skills, Finance, Financial Accounting, Forecasting, Accounting, Team Leadership, Budget Process, Capital Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Staff Supervision

Glenn Hayward

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Chief Financial Officer at CentralNic plc
Information Technology and Services

Education
The Institute of Directors   2010 — 2012
Company Direction, Distinction

ICAEW   1994 — 1997
ACA, Accounting and Finance, First Time Passes

The University of Birmingham   1991 — 1994
Batchelor of Science, Physics

Wellington School, Bebington   1984 — 1991

Experience
CentralNic plc   February 2014 - Present
Nominet UK   July 2008 - January 2014
Northgate Information Solutions   September 2003 - July 2008
easyJet   March 2002 - September 2003
Psion   September 1999 - February 2002
Arthur Andersen   April 1998 - September 1999
Morris & Co Chartered Accountants   1994 - 1998

Skills
Business Planning, Private Equity, Consolidation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Team Leadership, Certificate in Company..., Stakeholder Engagement, Diploma in Company..., Analysis, Investment Strategy, Business Analysis, Mergers, UK GAAP, Finance System..., Change Management, Board Level, Media Trained, Due Diligence, Financial Audits, Management, Commercial acumen, Business partnering, Written & Oral..., Treasury Management, Acquisition Integration, Business Strategy..., Managerial Finance, Mergers and acquisitions, Communication Skills, Business Transformation, Outsourcing, Corporate Governance, Multi currency..., New Business Development, IFRS, Strategic Financial..., Strategy, Forecasting, Project Management, Process Improvement, Risk Assessment, Auditing, Executive Management, Governance, Contract Negotiation, Start-ups, International Project..., Business Process..., Partnering, Management Accounting

Glynis Atherton

Exeter, United Kingdom
Chief Executive at Hospiscare
Hospital & Health Care

Education
Ashridge Business School
Leadership Programme

The Institute of Directors
Certificate in Company Direction

The Institute of Directors
Diploma in Company Direction

The Open University
MBA

University of Wales, Swansea
Politics

Experience
Hospiscare   January 2006 - Present
Motor Neurone Disease Association   1998 - 2005

Skills
Public Relations, Leadership, Change Management, New Business Development, Charity, Business Planning, Social Media, Business Strategy, Policy, Strategic Planning, Fundraising, Charities, Strategy, Leadership Development, Event Management, Coaching

Graeme Jones

Tonbridge, United Kingdom
Strategic, marketing, business development and banking consultancy for commercial and not for profit enterprises
Banking

Education
The Institute of Directors   2014 — 2014
None Executive Director workshop

Exeter University Business School   1995 — 1997
MBA, Business and Finance

Experience
Bridge Advisory Ltd   December 2014 - Present
ATL Trust   September 2012 - Present
RBS/NatWest   October 2008 - November 2014
RBS   March 2005 - September 2007
RBS   January 2004 - February 2005

Skills
Banking, Recruiting, Strategy, Business Development, Business Strategy, B2B, Financial Analysis, Franchising, New Business Development, Change Management, Management Consulting, Business Planning, Start-ups, Strategic Planning, Corporate Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions

Graeme Nimmo FICS

Dundee, Dundee City, United Kingdom
General Agency Manager at ASCO Group
Maritime

Education
The Institute of Directors   2002 — 2003
Diploma in Company Direction, Business

Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers   1989 — 1991
Maritime Education, Shipbroking

Grove Academy   1977 — 1982

Experience
Seletar Shipping Ltd (an ASCO Group Company)   July 2013 - Present
Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers   2007 - June 2013
The Dundee, Perth & London Shipping Co Ltd   1982 - 2007

Skills
Maritime Operations, Supply Chain Management, Marine Engineering, Negotiation, Sales Management, Forwarding, Export, Project Planning, ISM, Ocean Freight, Logistics, Transportation..., International Business, Ports, Sailing, Boat, Change Management, Transportation, Operations Management, Contract Negotiation, Air Freight, International Logistics, Shipbuilding, International Sales, 3PL, Business Development, Navigation, SEA, Shipping, Freight Forwarding, Container, Fellow of Institute of..., Maritime Law, New Business Development, Import, Customs Regulations, Marketing Strategy, Ocean, Management, Warehousing, International Shipping, Freight, Boating, Maritime, Business Strategy, Strategic Planning, Logistics Management, Procurement, International Trade, Supply Chain

Graham Price

Meopham, Kent, United Kingdom
Managing Director at Avian Mobile Limited
Facilities Services

Education
The Institute of Directors   1985 — 1986
Finance for Non Financial Directors, Marketing, The Role of the Director, The Role of the Board

SELTEC   1981 — 1984
Statistics, Marketing, Economics, Book Keeping & Accounts, Computer Science

Catford Boys School   1970 — 1975
Secondary Education

Experience
Avian Mobile Limited   September 2002 - Present
DVH Group   June 1987 - December 2002
DVH Self Drive   September 1976 - October 2002

Skills
Account Management, Mobile Technology, B2B, Management, New Business Development, Mobile Communications, Customer Service, Sales, Mobile Devices, Telecommunications, Selling, Product Management, Training

Guy West

Newton Abbot, Devon, United Kingdom
Director at Centrax Ltd
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Education
The Institute of Directors   2006 — 2007
Diploma in Company Direction

University of Plymouth   1983 — 1985
MBA

University of Plymouth   1974 — 1977
BSc, Mechanical Engineeering

Experience
Centrax Ltd   January 2001 - Present
Centrax Ltd   January 1990 - January 2001

Skills
Instrumentation, Project Planning, Engineering Management, Manufacturing, Engineering, Management, Mechanical Engineering, Gas Turbines, Maintenance Management, Power Plants, Power Generation, Energy, Project Engineering, Leadership

Hans Waltl

United Kingdom
at
Accounting

Education
Beijing Language and Culture University   2007 — 2007

ACCA - Kaplan   2006 — 2007
ACCA, Accountancy

Newcastle University   1977 — 1980
BSc, Material Science

University di Stranieri
Italian

Durham University
MBA, Business

Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining
Chartered Engineer, Engineering, C. Eng

Society for the Environment
Environmental Science, C. Env

The Institute of Directors
C. Dir

Experience
Borders Chartered Certified Accountants   2010 - Present
British Fluid Power Association   2007 - Present
PSI Global (Far East)   1999 - Present
PSI Global   1998 - Present
Workplace Chaplaincy Scotland   2012 - 2014
Workplace Chaplaincy Scotland   2012 - 2014
BFPA - Technical Committee 9   2007 - 2013
ESP Plastics Ltd   2007 - 2009
Iso-Al Ltd   1989 - 1996
Cape Industrial PLC   1985 - 1989

Skills
Accounting, Project Management, Business, Strategic Planning, Mentoring, Business Development, New Business Development, Company Turn Around, Management, Negotiations, Sales, Leadership Development, Business Strategy, Funding, Restructuring, High Growth Companies, Event Management, Engineering, Business Planning, Manufacturing, Strategy, Product Development, International business, Coaching, Research, Negotiation, Financial Reporting, Change Management, Policy, Finance, Seis & Venture tax...

Hayley Martin

Kingston upon Thames, Greater London, United Kingdom
Policy Unit Coordinator & PA to Chief Economist and Director of Policy at Institute of Directors
Political Organization

Education
The Open University   2013 — 2019
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mathematics and Statistics

The Institute of Directors   2014 — 2014
Role of the Executive PA

Experience
Institute of Directors   June 2014 - Present
CognoLink Limited   September 2012 - June 2014
Hawk Training   July 2010 - August 2012

Skills
Administration, Data Analysis, Microsoft Word, Human Resources, Business Planning, Policy, Research, Start-ups, Customer Service, Fundraising, Management Consulting, Policy Analysis, Business development, Project Management, Business Development, SPSS, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Business plan, Team Management, Market Research, Start-up, Microsoft Office

Helen Benham

Guernsey, United Kingdom
Director at Cosec Limited
Financial Services

Education
The Institute of Directors   2009 — 2010
Diploma in Company Direction

Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators   2007 — 2009
Associate

The University of Manchester   1999 — 2002
BSC (Hons), Finance

Institue of Financial Services   1986 — 1992
Associate of the Institute of Bankers

Experience
Cosec Limited   February 2014 - Present
Dominion Group of Companies   October 2007 - Present
Rothschild Bank International Limited   May 2007 - October 2007
Ogier Fiduciary Services (Guernsey) Limited   April 2005 - May 2007
HSH Nordbank (Guernsey) LImited   July 2004 - April 2005
Bank Julius Baer   June 2000 - July 2004

Skills
Corporate Finance, Governance, Private Equity, Accounting, Company Secretarial, Compliance, Financial Risk, Investments, Portfolio Management, Due Diligence, Financial Services, Hedge Funds, Project Management, Asset Management, Banking, Alternative Investments, Restructuring, Limited Partnerships, Company Secretarial Work, Corporate Governance, Management, Risk Management, Relationship Management, Business Strategy

Helen Bray

West Itchenor, West Sussex, United Kingdom
VP Global Branding & External Communications, Wiley
Publishing

Education
University of Oxford, St Edmund Hall   1984 — 1987
BA Hons 2.1, Metallurgy, Economics & Management

Leeds Beckett University
Post graduate diploma, Chartered Institute of Public Relations Post Graduate Diploma

The Institute of Directors
Certificate of Company Direction

Experience
John Wiley and Sons   April 2011 - Present
Office for National Statistics   January 2008 - April 2011
Bayer Schering Pharma   January 2007 - December 2007
Schering Health Care   August 2003 - January 2007

Skills
Crisis Communications, Blogging, Marketing Communications, Media Relations, Press Releases, Publications, Strategic Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, Content Development, Internal Communications, Editorial, Publicity, Content Management, Publishing, Corporate Communications, Stakeholder Management, Copywriting, Newsletters, Editing

Helen Cohen

Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
Founding Director at HC Pharma Consultancy Ltd /BD Consultant to Ipsen, mid Pharma
Pharmaceuticals

Education
The Institute of Directors   2013 — 2014
Certification in Company Direction, Passed

Chelsea College   1972 — 1973
Masters in Biopharmaceutics, Distinction

Aston University
Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm), Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 1st Class Hons

Paddington and Maida Vale High School

Experience
HC Pharma Consultancy Ltd   2014 - Present
Ipsen   November 2012 - April 2014
Ipsen   2008 - 2012
Ipsen   2003 - 2008
Ipsen   1997 - 2003
Ipsen and Speywood   1989 - 1997
Squibb   1988 - 1989
GD Searle and Co   1981 - 1988
American Hospital Supply   1979 - 1981
Lundbeck   1978 - 1979

Skills
Biotechnology, Strategic Alliances, Strategy, Regulatory Submissions, Pharmacovigilance, Drug Development, Regulatory Strategy..., Neurology, Pharmaceutical Industry, Oncology, Clinical Development, Partnerships, Regulatory Affairs, Biopharmaceuticals, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Life Sciences, Lifesciences, CTMS, Business Development

Helen Kelly

Ireland
Head of Corporate Coverage at Barclays Bank Ireland plc
Banking

Education
The Institute of Directors   2013 — 2014

The University of Manchester   2000 — 2002
Bachelor's Degree, Financial Services, First Class

Chartered Institute of Bankers   1988 — 1992
Associateship

Strabane Convent Grammar   1981 — 1988
Maths, French and Spanish A-Levels Northern Ireland Board

Experience
Barclays Bank Ireland plc   January 2009 - Present
Barclays Bank Ireland plc   November 2004 - December 2008
Barclays Bank   March 2000 - November 2004

Skills
Banking, Business Transformation, Financial Risk, Structured Finance, Retail Banking, Portfolio Management, Credit, Investment Banking, Stakeholder Management, Corporate Finance, Financial Services, Relationship Management

Helen McFarlane

Manchester, United Kingdom
Results driven Chartered Director specialising in change management in public and social enterprise sectors.
Hospital & Health Care

Education
The Institute of Directors   2011 — 2013
Chartered Director, Director Programme

The University of Salford   2010 — 2011
IOD Chartered Directors Programme, Business

The University of Manchester   1972 — 1975
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Zoology, 2 (2)

Experience
Samaritans   July 2013 - Present
Being on Purpose   June 2013 - Present
Tobacco Free Futures   April 2013 - Present
Salford Health Matters   June 2005 - September 2014
Glasgow 2014 Limited   April 2013 - August 2014
Trafford MBC   March 1999 - April 2012
Greater Manchester Probation Service   1995 - 1999

Skills
Policy, Health, Public Sector, Community Engagement, Coaching, Training, Organizational..., Governance, Strategic Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Executive Coaching, Stakeholder Management, Leadership Development, Culture Change, Change Management, Business Strategy

Helen Rose

Hale, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Procurement Consultant at Haulfryn Group Limited
Hospitality

Education
The Institute of Directors   2011 — 2012
Chartered Director

Institute of Directors   2005 — 2007
Diploma, Company Direction

Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply   1990 — 1993
CIPS Diploma, Graduate Diploma

Experience
Haulfryn Group Limited   April 2014 - Present
The Liberty Collection   January 2010 - Present
Macdonald Hotels & Resorts   January 2014 - August 2014
Schawk!, Inc. / Anthem! Worldwide   April 2012 - August 2014
Bruntwood   June 2008 - June 2012
QMH UK Limited   January 2010 - September 2010
Manchester Airport   April 2007 - June 2008
De Vere Group PLC   1999 - 2006
De Vere Hotels   1994 - 2006
Greenalls Group   1994 - 1999

Skills
On Time Delivery, Bids, Supply Management, Spend Analysis, Sourcing, Purchasing, Outsourcing, Inventory Management, Procurement, Change Management, Tendering, Contract Management, E-procurement, Logistics, Operational Strategy, Organization..., Management, Low Cost Country..., Sourcing & Procurement, Human Resources, Tenders, Cost Reduction, Supply Chain Management, Negotiation, Vendor Management, Team Alignment, E-sourcing, Energy, Capex, Compliance, Contract Negotiation, Vendor Relations, Production, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Consulting, eSourcing, Supplier Evaluation, Supplier Negotiations, Category Management, Supplier Management, Ariba, Outsourcing Advisory, Leadership, Expense Control, Interim Management, Cost Planning, Change Programmes, Strategic Sourcing, Budgets, Business Transformation

Helen Summerscales

Isle of Man, United Kingdom
Managing Director at Isle of Man Advertising & PR
Public Relations and Communications

Education
The Institute of Directors   2014 — 2015
Certificate in Company Direction

Lancaster University   1993 — 1996
BSc, Marketing

Queen Elizabeth II High School   1982 — 1989

Experience
Isle of Man Advertising & Public Relations Limited   March 1999 - Present
Manx Cancer Help   November 2013 - Present
Isle of Man Advertising Bureau   January 2010 - Present
MANXWEB.GURU   April 2015 - Present
Paternoster Partnership Limited   July 1996 - March 1999

Skills
Marketing Communications, Event Management, Corporate Branding, Internal Communications, Management, Business Development, Public Relations, E-commerce, Email Marketing, Corporate Communications, New Business Development, Start-ups, Brand Management, Copywriting, Social Media Marketing, Press Releases, Marketing Strategy, Online Marketing, Direct Marketing, Market Research, Strategy, Digital Marketing, SEO, Sponsorship, Brand Awareness, Advertising, Marketing, B2B, Online Advertising, Social Media, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Management, Media Relations, Digital Media, Business Planning, B2B Marketing, Digital Strategy, Brand Development

Hugh Hancock

Bath, United Kingdom
Principal at Executive Effect Ltd
Management Consulting

Education
The Institute of Directors
Certificate in Company Direction

Cranfield School of Management
MSc(Corporate Management)

Experience
Executive Effect Ltd   April 2011 - Present
Private company   January 2009 - Present

Skills
Change Management, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Management, Mergers, Telecommunications, Operational Planning, Project Management, Operations Management, Business Continuity, Board of Director..., Systems Management, Business Strategy, Performance Management, Government, Business Planning, Organizational..., IT Strategy, Business Transformation, Training, Analysis, Public Sector, Mergers & Acquisitions

Hugh Knowles

Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom
Operations and Development Director at Adventure Lesiure Ltd
Leisure, Travel & Tourism

Education
The Institute of Directors   2012 — 2013
Certificate of Company Direction

Penn State University   1995 — 1997
Golf Management

Experience
Adventure Leisure Limited   September 2014 - Present
Burhill Golf and Leisure Ltd (BGL Golf)   January 2010 - October 2014
Burhill Golf and Leisure Ltd (BGL Golf)   2008 - 2009
Burhill Golf and Leisure Ltd (BGL Golf)   2004 - 2008
American Golf Corporation   2002 - 2004
American Golf Corporation   1999 - 2001

Skills
Leisure, Sports Marketing, Event Management, Golf Instruction, Club, Business Development, Resorts, Golf, Tournaments, Sports, Strategy