The Institute of Directors Alumni

Paul Corcut

London, United Kingdom
Director at Century 21 Westminster
Real Estate

Education
The Institute of Directors   2006 — 2007
Chartered Director of the Institute of Directors, Corporate Governance, Chartered Directorship

Westminster University   1985 — 1988
LL.B. ( evening class studies), Law, 3 ex 11 modules passed

Chartered Institute of Bankers   1972 — 1975
Associate of the Chartered Institute of Bankers, Banking and Finance, Pass - ACIB

Coventry University   1967 — 1971
BA Hons Modern Languages, Modern Languages - Russian French & Spanish, 2.2

Experience
Century 21 Westminster   June 2013 - Present
Grant Thornton LLP   May 2012 - May 2013
deVere Group   March 2012 - May 2012
UK Trade & Investment (UKTI)   February 2008 - December 2011
St. James’s Place Wealth Management   April 2007 - February 2008
Strategy Partners Group   January 2006 - April 2007
AZB Petroleum Investments   January 2006 - April 2007
Berlitz Corporation   June 1997 - December 2005
The Russian Federal Fund for Support to Small and Medium Size Companies   February 1998 - April 1998
The Russian Industrial Investment Fund (RIIF)   January 1994 - May 1997

Skills
Real Property, Marketing, Management, Management Consulting, Real Estate Transactions, Real Estate, Due Diligence, Business Strategy, Leadership, Strategy, Real Estate Economics, Investments

Paul Else

Bradford, United Kingdom
Site Manager at Nufarm UK Ltd
Chemicals

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

University of Bradford   2001 — 2004
MBA, Business Administration

University of Nottingham   1991 — 1994
BSc Hons, Applied Chemistry, 2.i

Experience
Nufarm UK Ltd   August 2012 - Present
Nufarm UK Ltd   June 2004 - August 2012

Skills
Continuous Improvement, Change Management, Forecasting, Management, Crop Protection, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Lean Manufacturing, Product Development, Process Improvement, Process Engineering, Business Strategy, Business Planning, Chemistry, Market Development, Polymers, Project Management, R&D

Paul Fannon

Reading, United Kingdom
Group Sales and Marketing Director at Bottomline Technologies EMEA
Information Technology and Services

Education
The Institute of Directors
MIOD

American Board of NLP
Master Practitioner

Chartered Institute of Banking
MCIB

Rawlins Upper School
A Levels

Experience
Bottomline Technologies   October 2010 - Present
Bottomline Technologies EMEA   October 2010 - Present
Bottomline Technologies EMEA   January 2005 - October 2010
Bottomline Technologies EMEA   June 2002 - January 2005
Bottomline Technologies EMEA   January 2000 - June 2002
Checkpoint Security Services Limited   March 1998 - January 2000

Skills
Marketing Communications, Inspiring People, Customer Satisfaction, Sales Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Communication, Business Strategy, Marketing Management, Corporate Finance, Business Process, Operations Management, Marketing Strategy, Stock Market, Executive Coaching, Life Coaching, Exceptional People..., Sales & Marketing..., Sales Operations, Budgets, Strategic Financial..., Business Development, Customer Service

Paul Firkins

United Kingdom
Business Development Director at Hood Group
Insurance

Education
The Institute of Directors   2013 — 2015
Certificate in Company Direction, Passed with Distinction

Ferrers, Northamptonshire

Experience
Hood Group   February 2011 - Present
Select & Protect   June 2007 - February 2011
Equity Insurance Group   September 2004 - March 2007
Heath Lambert Group   July 1989 - June 2004

Skills
Contract Negotiation, Strategic Planning, E-commerce, Business Development, Financial Services, B2B, Marketing, Management, Board of Directors, Mortgage Lending, General Insurance, Strategy, Protection, Bid Strategy, Sales, Insurance, Networking, New Business Development, Negotiation, Finance

Paul J Walsh

Ireland
CEO at CUNA Mutual Group Europe
Insurance

Education
The Institute of Directors   2012 — 2012
Diploma in Company Direction

IoD   2011 — 2011
Cert IoD, Company Direction & Governance, Cert IoD

University of Ulster   2008 — 2010
MSc Executive Leadership with Distinction

Dublin City University   1985 — 1989
Degree in Business Studies

Experience
CUNA Mutual Group UK   January 2014 - Present
CUNA Mutual Group Europe   2007 - Present
Barclays   2004 - 2007
Barclays Bank   2004 - 2007
Gulf Bank   1998 - 2004
Musgrave   1995 - 1998
ALMARAI COMPANY, RIYADH , KSA   1992 - 1995

Skills
Credit Unions, Business Strategy, Islamic Finance, Building Societies, Restructuring, Affinity Groups, Strategy, Governance, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Executive Management, Banking, Management, Financial Services, Statutory Compliances, Cooperative, Insurance, Financial Risk, Change Management, Financial Regulation, New Business Development, Retail Banking, Stakeholder Management, Microfinance, Risk Management

Paul Lindsey

London, United Kingdom
Consulting CEO Opensparkz / Global Sustainability Impact Investments
Venture Capital & Private Equity

Education
Chartered Institute of Marketing
Diploma, Marketing & Marketing Research

Cranfield School of Management
Diploma, Industrial Marketing Research

The Institute of Directors
Business Leadership Diploma, Strategic Business Direction

Experience
Opensparkz   January 2015 - Present
Opensparkz / Global Sustainability Fund 1   January 2015 - Present
The Emergency Assistance Club   January 2014 - Present
Chiimu Partnership   January 2002 - Present
Steerwell Group inc SWICO LTD AND MGS DISTRIBUTION LTD   1995 - Present
Argentium   2008 - 2012
Exchange Financial Services PLC   June 1991 - March 2001
British Telecom   September 1985 - August 1990

Skills
Marketing Strategy, Change Management, Product Launch, Information Technology, Investment Management, Financial Services, Equity Funding, Financial Markets, Business Analysis, Commercial Management, Sales, Strategy, Go-to-market Strategy, Business Process, IT Management, Leadership Development, Building Key..., Marketing, Financial Structuring, Content Management, Commerce, Risk Management, Performance Management, Executive Positions, Investor Relations, Culture Change, Venture Capital, Project Management, Consulting, Market Planning, Business Development, Management Development, Business Modeling, Customer Service, Investments, Business Strategy, Market Analysis, Internet Entrepreneur, Strategic Planning, E-commerce, Executive Reporting, B2B, Microsoft Exchange, IT Solutions, Financial Analysis, Technical Leadership, Joint Ventures, Insurance, Senior Stakeholder..., Start-ups

Paul O'Leary FCPA, Dip IoD

Ireland
Head of Operations, KBC Bank NV Global Project Finance
Financial Services

Education
The Institute of Directors   2011 — 2011
Certificate in Company Direction with Distinction - Cert IoD; Diploma in Company Direction - Dip IoD, Chartered Director Programme

Griffith College Dublin
Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland Examinations

St Conleth's College   1972 — 1983

Experience
Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland   February 2012 - Present
KBC Bank NV   2007 - Present

Skills
Financial Services, Strategy, General Management, Management, Loans, Resource and Personnel..., Operations and Finance..., Banking, Procedures and Controls..., Restructuring, Retail Banking, Treasury Management

Paul Royston

Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Managing Director at Claro Precision Engineering Ltd
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Education
Leeds Beckett University
Bachelor's Degree, Manufacturing Systems with Business

The Institute of Directors
Post Grad Diploma in Company Direction with Institute of Directors

Experience
Claro Precision Engineering Ltd   March 2014 - Present
CQME PTG Holroyd   September 2012 - March 2014
Joseph Rhodes   February 2012 - September 2012
Oilgear Towler   January 2010 - February 2012
VTL Automotive / TWL Precision   2007 - 2010

Paul Turton

Teddington, Greater London, United Kingdom
Sales and Customer Service Director at Powwownow
Telecommunications

Education
Chartered Institute of Marketing   1993 — 1993
Diploma (MCIM), Marketing

University of Southampton   1989 — 1992
Modern History and Politics

University of the West of England   1992 — 1993
Master of Arts (MA), Marketing

The Institute of Directors   2011 — 2011
Accelerated Certificate Programme

Experience
Powwownow   January 2015 - Present
The Pen Shop   January 2002 - June 2015
EFM Management Inc.   May 2013 - June 2014
Office Depot   December 2011 - May 2013
Office Depot   September 2004 - December 2011
Hays DX   1993 - 2004

Skills
New Business Development, Facilities Management, Sales Process, Compliance, Outsourcing, Managed Print Services, Management, Sales Management, Contract Management, Strategic Planning, Selling, Sales & Marketing..., Sales Operations, Business Development, Building Relationships, Strategy, business turnaround, Training, Key Account Management, Change Management, Organisational..., Big Ticket Sales, Sales, BPO, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing, Logistics, Mentoring, Solution Selling, Marketing Strategy, general management, Negotiation, Account Management, Operations Management, Leadership, Coaching, P&L Management, Private Equity, Contract Negotiation, Direct Marketing, investment planning, B2B, Print Management, bid management, CRM, office furniture

Paul Wybrow

Newbury, Berkshire, United Kingdom
AMAP Technical Director at Vodafone
Telecommunications

Education
The Institute of Directors
Diploma in Company Direction

University of Bath
B.Sc. Hons, Electronc Engineering

Experience
Vodafone Group   2008 - Present
SharedRan   2007 - 2008
Vodafone   2004 - 2007
Belgacom Mobile   2000 - 2004
Vodafone Group International   1997 - 2000

Skills
Product Management, Wireless, Service Delivery, VAS, 3G, Mobile Communications, Mobile Devices, Managed Services, Telco, IT Management, Mobile Technology, GSM, UMTS, VoIP, Telecommunications

Per Munck

Central Region, Denmark
Chief Executive Officer at Skjern Bank A/S
Banking

Education
The Institute of Directors   2013 — 2013
Cert IoD, IoD International Certificate in Company Direction

Henley Business School /MBA   1996 — 1999
mba

Henley Management College   1996 — 1999
Executive MBA, Overall Management

Experience
Skjern Bank A/S   November 1999 - Present
Jyske Bank A/S   August 1972 - November 1999

Skills
Executive Management, Investments, Credit, Management Consulting, Strategy, Real Estate Financing, Financial Analysis, Business Planning, Finance, Private Equity, Risk Management, Business Strategy, Investment Banking, Corporate Finance, Portfolio Management, Retail Banking, Structured Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Equities, Credit Risk, Restructuring, Financial Markets, Business Development, Investor Relations, Banking, Financial Risk, Economics, Asset Management, Funding, Private Banking, Credit Analysis, Valuation, Commercial Banking, Financial Institutions, Loans

Pete Watson

United Kingdom
CEO @ Atlas Cloud Make Everywhere your office BIM enablement, CDE and 3D Virtualisation
Information Technology and Services

Education
Common Purpose   2010 — 2010
Leadership

Durham University   2006 — 2008
MBA Executive, Business, consultancy, finance, IS, innovation, leadership and management.

The Manchester Metropolitan University   1998 — 2001
BA (Hons), Politics, Philosophy and Economics, 1st

Vistage

The Institute of Directors
MIOD

Experience
Atlas Cloud   September 2013 - Present
ignite100   June 2011 - July 2014
Sherpa Business Consultancy   January 2009 - August 2013

Skills
Selling Ideas, Selling, Strategic Planning, IT Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, Process Improvement, Business Transformation, Executive Coaching, Cloud Computing, Fundraising, Leadership, Vision Development, Taking New Products to..., CRM, Strategy, Executive Management, Business Growth, Outsourcing, Deal Shaping, Routes to Market, Data Center, Entrepreneurship, Consulting, Strategy Development, New Business Development, Business Strategy, Change Management, Recruiting, Private Sector, Team Building, Talent Management, Business Model..., Strategic Leadership, Early Stage Companies, Emerging Technologies, Management, Analysis, Venture Capital, Start-ups, Building Relationships, Direct Sales, Business Networking, Business Planning, Strategy Formulation, Sales, Contract Negotiation, Business Development, Partnerships, Management Consulting, Innovation

Peter Csizmadia-Honigh

London, United Kingdom
Consultant Publisher
Education Management

Education
WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust)
Certified Educator

The Institute of Directors
Negotiating Skills

Consejo Regulador Jerez (Spain)
Certified Sherry Educator

WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust)   2008 — 2011
Diploma in Wines and Spirits

Eötvös Loránd University   1999 — 2006
M.A.

Budapest Business School (Budapesti Gazdasagi Foiskola)   2001 — 2005
B.Ed.

Budapest Business School (Budapesti Gazdasagi Foiskola)   2000 — 2004
B.Sc.

   2003 — 2003
Erasmus Scholarship

Experience
The Press Publishing Ltd   July 2014 - Present
Institute of Masters of Wine   August 2005 - July 2014
Alma Mater Language Studio   September 2002 - June 2005
Xántus János Bilingual Secondary School   January 2000 - July 2002

Skills
Food, Fundraising, Hotels, Wine, Tourism, Education Management, Wineries, Hospitality, Food & Beverage, Event Management, Restaurants, Intercultural..., Training, Public Relations, English, Wine Tasting, Cross-cultural Teams, Beer, Champagne, Restaurant Management, Winemaking, Food Pairing, Staff Development, Management, Strategy, Wine Writing, Culinary Skills, Fine Dining, Marketing Communications, Strategic Planning, Educational Leadership

Peter J. Millett

Birmingham, United Kingdom
Construction Facilities Director at Jaguar Land Rover
Construction

Education
York University   2012 — 2013
Shepherd Group Executive Development Programme

The Institute of Directors   2010 — 2010
Director development programme

Bolton Technical College   1992 — 1996
BTec ONC & HNC, Building Studies, Distinction

Bolton Technical College   1989 — 1991
City & Guild - General Certification & Advanced, Carpentry & Joinery, Credits

Bircham Newton Civil Engineering College   1987 — 1989
City & Guilds In Construction & Concrete Practice, General Construction, Credits

Smithills high school

Experience
Jaguar Land Rover   June 2013 - Present
Shepherd Construction Ltd   January 2013 - May 2013
Shepherd Construction Ltd   August 2012 - May 2013
Shepherd Construction Ltd   March 2009 - August 2012
Shepherd Construction Ltd   July 2008 - February 2009
Artisan Construction   July 2007 - May 2008
Bovis Lend Lease   November 2005 - July 2007
Bovis Lend Lease   September 2001 - November 2005
Bovis Construction Corp   September 1996 - September 2001
Bovis Construction Corp   September 1995 - September 1996

Skills
Leadership, Design Management, PFI, Procurement, Board of Director..., Subcontracting, Refurbishments, Youth Development, Stakeholder Management, Construction, Supply Chain Management, Facilities Management, Project Planning, Strategic Planning, Profit Maximization, Operational Planning, Cost Reporting, High Rise, Cultural Transformation, Construction Safety, Board of Directors, Problem Solving, Pre-construction, Team Leadership, Cost Planning, Quality Management, Project Recovery, Restructuring, New Business Development, Key Account Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Negotiation, Contractors, Fit-out, Contract Management, Business Development, Contract Negotiation, Project Delivery, Cost Management, Construction Management, Cost Engineering, Building Services, Business Strategy, Project Bidding, Feasibility Studies, Mentoring Of Staff, Value Engineering, Risk Management, Management, Refurbishing

Peter Morton

North Warnborough, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Director of Finance at AWE
Defense & Space

Education
The Institute of Directors   2006 — 2006
Certificate in Company Direction

IMD Business School   2004 — 2004
Exec Leadership Programme (MNC), Mastering New Challenges Programme

Cranfield University - Cranfield School of Management   1998 — 1998
Rexam Leadership Programme

The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants   1994 — 1994
Completion of Professional Qualifications

Sheffield Hallam University   1990 — 1992
1st Class BA(Hons), Business Studies

Experience
AWE   October 2011 - Present
Merseyrail   March 2007 - October 2011
Serco Assurance   August 2004 - March 2007
Serco Assurance   March 2002 - August 2004
Rexam Image Products   January 1994 - March 2002

Skills
Operations Management, Project Delivery, Stakeholder Management, Business Process..., Business Transformation, Rail, Risk Management, Public Sector, Contract Management, Program Management, Strategy, Shared Services, Finance, Commercial Management, Change Management, Business Strategy, Project Planning, Business Planning, Transportation, Management, Leadership, Managerial Finance, New Business Development

Phil Dix

High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

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

Sandwell Business School   1988 — 2002
ACMA

Summerhill Secondary School   1982 — 1986
4 "A" levels, 10 "O" levels

Experience
keolis amey docklands   December 2014 - Present
Serco   May 2013 - December 2014
Agilisys   November 2012 - May 2013
Temenos   August 2012 - November 2012
Fujitsu Technology Products Group   April 2009 - June 2012
Fujitsu Siemens Computers Ltd   April 2006 - March 2009
Siemens Business Services - PRS Division   February 2002 - March 2006
Siemens Business Services   July 2004 - October 2004
Siemens Business Services   October 2001 - February 2003
Siemens Shared Services Ltd   August 2000 - October 2001

Skills
Business Management, Forecasting, Integration, Risk Management, Budget Development, Managerial Finance, Business Strategy, Technology Products, Cross-functional Team..., Bid Support, System Integration, Business Intregration, Operations Management, Financial Planning, Contract Review, Financial Accounting, Strategy, Distributed Services, Leadership, Bid Development, Buidling High..., Contract Negotiation, Service Delivery, Management, Financial Management, Cost Reduction Programs, FX Hedging, Managed Services, Operational Management, Manufacturing, Finance, Financial Control, Team Building, Contract Management, Financial Modeling, Leading Change, Business Planning, Logistics Management, Company Direction, Account Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Audits, International Logistics, Change Management, Contract Development

Philip Ainsworth

Murcia Area, Spain
Socio at Jubilados Contentos
Management Consulting

Education
The Institute of Directors   2006 — 2008
Chartered Director, Company Direction

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland   1965 — 1970
CA, Accountancy

Dollar Academy   1960 — 1965

Experience
Jubilados Contentos   2008 - Present
Jersey Telecom   1979 - 2008
GSM Association   1995 - 2007
GSM Association   2000 - 2002
GSM Association   1995 - 1998

Skills
Change Management, Business Strategy, Business Process, Team Leadership, Negotiation, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Business Planning, Telecommunications, Mobile Devices, Team Management, Project Planning, Management, Business Analysis, New Business Development, Business Development, Strategy

Philip Gardner

Cambridge, United Kingdom
Commercial Finance Director / General Manager
Food & Beverages

Education
The Institute of Directors   2007 — 2008
Chartered Director (2008 ) FIoD, Company Direction and Governance

Chartered Institute of Marketing   1994 — 1995
Diploma of Chartered Institute of Marketing (DipM)

Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales   1984 — 1989
ACA 1989, FCA 1999, Finance, Economics, Marketing

The Manchester Metropolitan University   1981 — 1984
Finance & Accounting

Bramhall High School   1974 — 1981

Experience
Looking for a new career challenge   Interim / Temporary rolesVariousJanuary 2015 - August 2015
IFF   November 1998 - September 2014
International Flavours & Fragrances, I.F.F. (Great Britain) Ltd   November 1998 - September 2014
Novartis   1994 - 1998
Ciba-Geigy Plc   1990 - 1994
BDO UK LLP   September 1984 - 1990

Skills
Supply Chain Management, Supplier Negotiation, Board of Directors, Corporate Finance, Financial Analysis, Trustee, Management, Trade Associations, Leadership, Negotiation, New Business Development, Company Secretarial Work, Accounting, Business Process..., Financial Reporting, FMCG, Business Planning, Forecasting, Cross-functional Team..., Change Management, Business Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions, Salary Negotiations, Finance, Product Development, General Management, SAP, Financial Modeling, Budgets, Strategy, Pension Schemes, Cost Management

Philip Howcroft

Bury, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
IOD qualified Chartered Non Executive Director, Senior Executive/CEO and strategist
Financial Services

Education
The Institute of Directors   2012 — 2015
Chartered Director, Business

The University of Salford   1980 — 1983
Joint Honours in Chemistry and Biochemistry, Physical Sciences, 2.1

Queen Elizabeths, Middleton, Manchester   1976 — 1980
A levels, Sciences

Experience
Foresters Friendly Society   May 2012 - Present
Kingston Unity Friendly Society   December 2012 - July 2014
Yorkshire based Friendly Society   October 2013 - February 2014
The Centre for Retirement Reform   March 2010 - May 2012
Manchester Unity Housing Association Ltd.   June 2001 - May 2012
Oddfellows Friendly Society   June 2000 - May 2012
The Association of Friendly Societies   November 2002 - October 2009
The Northwest Co-operatives and Mutuals Council (forerunner to Co-operatives North West)   June 2003 - June 2008
Oddfellows Friendly Society   1998 - 2000
Oddfellows Friendly Society   1988 - 2000

Skills
Strategic Planning, Stakeholder Management, Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Accounting, Marketing Communications, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Financial Services, Governance, Public Relations, Leadership, Investments, Pensions, Microsoft Office, Change Management, Business Strategy, Insurance, Risk Management, PowerPoint, Project Management, Microsoft Word

Philip Mountford

Almere Stad Area, Netherlands
CEO, Hunkemöller International BV / Advisory Board Member at Score
Retail

Education
The Institute of Directors   1991 — 1996
Associate's Degree, Directorship

Ramsden Boys School

Experience
Score   June 2014 - Present
Hunkemöller   April 2009 - Present
Moss Bros Group plc   January 2002 - January 2009
AllSaints   April 2004 - April 2005
Versace   April 1999 - April 2002
Nautica   February 1998 - March 1999
DAKS   January 1996 - April 1998
Simpson Piccadily Ltd   January 1982 - January 1996

Skills
Merchandising, Leadership, Trend, Turn Around Management, Footwear, Sales Management, Luxury Goods, Sourcing, Visual Merchandising, Wholesale, Fashion Buying, Trend Analysis, Product Development, Creative Direction, Styling, Inventory Management, Management, Coaching, Retail Sales, Strategy, Private Label, Forecasting, Retail, E-commerce, Fashion Design, Multi-channel Retail, Retail Marketing, Store Management, Marketing Strategy, Brand Management, Fashion, POS, Brand Awareness, Profit, P&L Management, Turnaround Experience, Loss Prevention, Global Sourcing, Textiles, International Business, Apparel, Brand Development, Sales, Franchising, Purchasing, Sportswear, Fit, Marketing, International Marketing, Merchandise Planning

Pietro Soldini

Ireland
Financial Services

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

Centro Studi Bancari Vezia   1996 — 1998
AZEK

Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore   1983 — 1988
Graduate in law

Experience
Londinium Ltd   June 2006 - Present
Argo Asset Manager SA   June 2000 - September 2007
Banca del Ceresio   January 1992 - June 2000
Arthur Andersen   January 1989 - December 1991

Skills
Finance, Strategic Planning, Fixed Income, Fund Of Funds, Equities, Asset Allocation, Asset, Structured Products, Hedge Funds, Financial Markets, Mutual Funds, Asset Managment, Derivatives, Investments, Corporate Governance, Alternative Investments

Preben J Soerensen

Copenhagen Area, Denmark
Advisor at insight 2 improve Ltd
Management Consulting

Education
IMD (International Institute for Management Development) - Business Programs
Business Strategy and execution

University of Cambridge
Climate Innovation Program for Sustainable Leadership

University of Cambridge
Prince of Wales Business & Sustainability Program

The Institute of Directors
IOD Board Program

State Authorized Public Accountant
State Authorized Public Accountant, Denmark

Copenhagen Business School
MSc Business Economics and Auditing

University of Southern Denmark
Graduate Diploma (BSc) in Economics and Business Administration

Experience
Insight2Improve   June 2014 - Present
Independent   2013 - June 2014
Deloitte   2008 - 2012
AccountAbility   2005 - 2008
Deloitte*   1999 - 2007
Copenhagen Business School   1988 - 2006
Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)   2000 - 2001
Deloitte   1995 - 1998
Deloitte   1989 - 1994
The European Association of Accountancy Students (UNEAS)   1987 - 1990

Skills
Strategic Planning, Corporate Social..., Business Development, Risk Management, Corporate Governance, Strategy and..., Service Development, Leadership, Change Management, Policy implementation, Financial Reporting, Corporate Responsibility, Training and education, Governance, Sustainability Reporting, Integrated Reporting, Stakeholder Engagement, Auditing, Network Leadership, Solution Selling, Sustainability

Professor Paul O' Brien

Southend on Sea, United Kingdom
CEO at Elaros 24/7 Limited
Hospital & Health Care

Education
University of Kent
BA Industrial Relations with Politics & Government, 2:1

The Institute of Directors
Diploma in Company Direction

University of Greenwich
Post Graduate Diploma in Education (FE-HE)

Middlesex University
MA Local Economic Development

Experience
Elaros 24/7 Limited   April 2012 - Present
Practus Consulting Limited   September 2007 - April 2012
ExDRA Ltd -The Essex Development and Regeneration Agency Ltd   September 2004 - May 2007
Essex County Council   July 2000 - September 2004

Skills
Private Sector, Governance, Change Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Local Government, Partnerships, Performance Improvement, Leadership Development, Organizational..., Business Planning, Economic Development, Public Sector, Stakeholder Management, Healthcare, Start-ups, Social Enterprise, Management, Business Transformation, Project Management, Management Consulting, Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Policy

Rachael Scarr-Hall

London, United Kingdom
Client Relations at GSH Group
Facilities Services

Education
The Institute of Directors   2011 — 2011
Certificate in Company Direction, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, n/a

Architectural Association - AA   2005 — 2007
Diploma - 1st year, Architecture, n/a

Strathclyde University   2000 — 2005
BSc Hons Architecture, Architecture, 2:1

ETH Zurich   2004 — 2004
Part 1 BSc Hons, Architecture, n/a

Experience
GSH   Client RelationsGeorge S Hall2009 - 2010
GSH   2008 - 2009
Carillion   August 2007 - August 2008
Wells Mackereth Architects   2007 - 2007
KGA Architecture   2006 - 2006
Dominique Perrault Architecture   2004 - 2004
MAP Architectos, Jose Lluis Mateo   2003 - 2004

Skills
Architecture, Commercial Management, Refurbishing, Energy Management, Architectures, Change Management, Construction, Contract Negotiation, Contract Management, Building Services, Feasibility Studies, Energy Efficiency, Design Management, Sustainability, Facilities Management, Procurement

Rachel Smith-Bingham

London, United Kingdom
Director of People and Talent at Law Business Research Ltd
Publishing

Education
University of Cape Town   1991 — 1994
Politics

University of Cape Town Business School   1994 — 1995
Post Graduate Diploma in Organisation and Management

Cranfield University - Cranfield School of Management
Human Resources Strategy Workshop

Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
Advanced Certificate in Employment Law

Henley Business School   2013 — 2015
Organisation Development Masterclass and Strategic Workforce Planning Masterclass

The Institute of Directors
The Directors Role in Leading the Organisation

Experience
Law Business Research Limited   June 2010 - September 2015
Blyk   May 2008 - May 2009
Hat Trick Productions   January 2002 - April 2005
Celerent Consulting   January 1997 - October 2002

Skills
Total Rewards Strategies, Talent Management, Strategic Talent..., Strategic Planning, Organisation Development, Digital Media, Employment Law, Change Management, Management Consulting, Executive Coaching, Management, Organisational..., Executive Development, Strategic HR, Publishing, Interviews

Rachel Turnbull

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
CEO at TT2, (Tyne Tunnels 2)
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

Education
Common Purpose   2014 — 2014

Prince 2 Practitioner   2005 — 2014

The Institute of Directors   2011 — 2012
Dipolma in Company Direction

The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants   2000 — 2004
FCMA, CGMA, Accountancy

Northumbria University   1996 — 2000
BA Hons, Business and Finance, 2:1

Experience
TT2, (Tyne Tunnels 2)   June 2012 - Present
Darlington Building Society   March 2015 - Present
TT2, (Tyne Tunnels 2)   June 2010 - July 2012
TT2, (Tyne Tunnels 2)   December 2007 - June 2010
Home Group Ltd   April 2007 - December 2007
Maternity Leave   May 2006 - May 2007
Mowlem   May 2005 - May 2006
Heights (UK) Ltd   April 2004 - May 2005
ABB Control Valves   January 2003 - April 2004
Royal Mail   September 2000 - January 2003

Skills
Finance, Financial Analysis, Management, Integration, Process Development, Public Relations, Private Equity, Cross-functional Team..., Funding, Financial Modeling, Project Delivery, Accounting, Executive Management, Business Planning, Change Management, MIS, Company Secretarial Work, Shareholder Agreements, Financial Management, Project Finance, Business Strategy, Senior Stakeholder..., Strategic Planning, Infrastructure, Managerial Finance, Leadership, PPP projects, Feasibility Studies, Contractual Agreements, Corporate Governance, Board Level, PPP Management, Due Diligence, Business Management, Strategic Thinking, Stakeholder Engagement, Company Secretarial, Infrastructure..., Board Presentations, Marketing Communications, Cash Flow, Process Improvement, Cost Control, Human Resources, Financial Reporting, Financial Risk, Problem Solving, Cost Reduction, Restructuring, Management Accounting

Ray Bowe

Ireland
Head of Customer Service & Operations at New Ireland Assurance
Financial Services

Education
Trinity College, Dublin   2002 — 2004
MSc, Business Administration

Institute of Directors, Chartered Director Programme   2014 — 2015
Diploma in Company Direction, Corporate Governance

Experience
New Ireland Assurance   January 2010 - Present
Plan Ireland   2007 - Present
Bank of Ireland   August 2008 - December 2009
Bank of Ireland Life   April 2005 - July 2008
Bank of Ireland Wealth Management Division   2003 - March 2005
Lifetime Assurance   1998 - 2003

Skills
Organizational Change, Customer Service, Project Management, Operations Management, Business Strategy, People Management, Change Management, Strategic Planning, Banking, Organizational..., Process Improvement, Business Process..., Customer Relations, Project Planning, Coaching, Leadership, Customer Experience, Business Analysis, Sales Management, Program Management, Management, Risk Management, Financial Services, Outsourcing, Team Leadership, Business Transformation, Team Management, Management Consulting, Strategy, Stakeholder Management, Performance Management

Richard Hubbard

London, United Kingdom
Group Director of Marketing at ISG plc
Construction

Education
University of Cambridge
MA, Cantab

IoD

IoD

The Institute of Directors

The Institute of Directors

Experience
ISG plc   August 2010 - Present
Davis Langdon   July 2007 - July 2010
ACCA   February 2002 - June 2007
Cambridge Assessment   2000 - 2002
University of Cambridge International Examinations   1997 - 2000

Skills
Marketing Communications, New Business Development, Business Development, Project Planning, Digital Marketing, Business Planning, Project Management, Marketing Strategy, Business Strategy, CRM, Corporate Communications, Contract Negotiation, Strategy, Management, Marketing

Richard Simpson

Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, United Kingdom
Vice Chairman at Simpsons Malt Limited
Food & Beverages

Education
Institute for Family Business NxG Leadership   2011 — 2012

The Institute of Directors   2004 — 2005
Diploma in Company Direction, Company Direction, Achieved

University of Teesside   1996 — 1999

University of Greenwich   1992 — 1995

Malvern Boys College   1986 — 1991

Malvern College   1986 — 1991

St Andrews Prep   1980 — 1986

Experience
Simpsons Malt Limited   September 2013 - Present
Simspons Malt Group Pension Sceme   July 2006 - Present
MAGB   October 2013 - Present

Richard Vella

Corsham, Wiltshire, United Kingdom
Head of Programme Management Office. (O3b Networks)
Telecommunications

Education
The Institute of Directors   2008 — 2009
Diploma

The Open University   1993 — 1999
BSc, Digital Electronics

St James RC

Experience
O3b Networks   July 2015 - Present
KBR, Inc.   November 2013 - July 2015
Independent Consultant   September 2013 - October 2013
Knowledge Point   June 2009 - August 2013
Serco   April 2002 - June 2009
Royal Air Force   November 1989 - April 2002
Royal Air Force   October 1979 - November 1989

Skills
Communication Systems, MOD, Requirements Management, Systems Engineering, Project Planning, Management, Aerospace, NATO, C4ISR, Spacecraft, Ministry Of Defence, Change Management, VSAT, Network Operations, Team Leadership, Defense, Government Contracting, Service Management, Military Operations, Engineering, Command, SATCOM, Contract Management, Military, Operational Planning, Configuration Management, Security Clearance, Electronic Warfare, Satellite, Aircraft, Radar, Satellite Communications, Program Management, Air Force, Proposal Writing, Space Systems, Computer Network..., PRINCE2, Operations Management, Earned Value Management, Military Experience, Integration, Defence, Engineering Management, Requirements Analysis, Problem Solving, People Management, Information Assurance, Telecommunications, System Design

Richard Wagstaff

Doncaster, United Kingdom
Digital Marketing Consultant, Specialist in web based technology for business, Non Executive Director
Marketing and Advertising

Education
The Institute of Directors   1995 — 2014
Chartered Director

Ernst Young Chartered Accountants   1987 — 1992
Chartered Accountant

Swinburne University of Technology   1986 — 1989
Bachelor of Business, Accounting and Marketing

Camberwell Grammar   1978 — 1984

Experience
WSI Internet Consulting   March 2004 - Present
WSI Digital Marketing   March 2004 - Present
Cooplands (Doncaster) Ltd   June 2007 - December 2014
Silvapower Ltd   March 2004 - July 2011
NTP Information Solutions   January 1999 - December 2003
NTP Ltd   January 1993 - December 2003

Skills
E-commerce, Strategy, Web Marketing, E-Learning, IOD Diploma in Company..., Online Reputation..., Web Design, E-learning, Online Advertising, Online Marketing, WSI Certified Internet..., WSI Certified Internet..., Email Marketing, Web Development, SEM, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategy, SEO, Website Development, New Business Development, Advertising

Richard Withers

Nottingham, United Kingdom
Finance Director
Management Consulting

Education
Warwick Business School   2012 — 2015
Executive MBA, Business Strategy and Finance

The Institute of Directors   2003 — 2004
Diploma in Company Direction

Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales   1990 — 1993

University of Nottingham   1986 — 1989
BA, Industrial Economics

Experience
Financial Director Support Ltd   June 2009 - Present
Tria Beauty   December 2014 - May 2015
The Parts Alliance   September 2014 - November 2014
CARE Fertility   May 2013 - August 2014
Pride Capital Limited   June 2012 - January 2013
Zibrant   September 2010 - March 2012
Paragon Law Ltd   May 2010 - August 2010
Lawrence & Pierce Limited   June 2009 - May 2010
Towergate Financial (formerly M2financial)   January 2008 - May 2009
St. Tropez Group   March 2007 - December 2007

Skills
Management, Stakeholder Management, Forecasting, Accounting, IFRS, Banking, Executive Management, Investments, Business Sale, Business Planning, Corporate Finance, Cashflow Analysis, Strategy, Financial Services, Budgets, Finance, Business Acquisition, Change Management, Due Diligence, Qualified Chartered..., Management Accounting, Business Strategy, Acquisition Integration, Start-ups, Risk Management, Strategic Financial..., Internal Controls, Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, Mergers, Managerial Finance, Auditing, Coaching, Funding, Cash Management, Internal Control..., Business Understanding, Business Process..., Leadership, Private Equity, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Development, Restructuring, Working Capital..., UK GAAP, Team Management, Financial Analysis, Financial Audits, Finance System...

Rick Denton

Guernsey, United Kingdom
Chief Executive Officer at Triangle Group
Financial Services

Education
The Institute of Directors   2013 — 2014
Diploma in Company Direction, Business Administration and Management, General

Henley Business School   2013 — 2014
Certificate in Executive Coaching and Development, Applied Psychology

Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP)   2003 — 2004
Diploma in International Trust Management (TEP), Trust and Estate Management, Distinction

Securities Institute   1998 — 2000
Securities Institute Investment Advice Certificate/Securities Institute Diploma, Chartered Membership of Securities Institute ChMSI, Chartered status through exams and CPD

University of Warwick - Warwick Business School   1989 — 1990
MBA

Institute of Financial Services   1985 — 1988
Chartered Institute of Bankers, Banking, Associate (ACIB)

University of Nottingham   1982 — 1983
Post Graduate Certificate in Education, Secondary Education and Teaching, Qualified in theory and practice

University of Nottingham   1979 — 1982
History, History, BA Honours. Second class, division one

Experience
Triangle Group   November 2013 - Present
Denton-Lovel Associates   May 2013 - November 2013
Barclays Wealth and Investment Management   2010 - May 2013
Fortis Intertrust/Meespierson Banking Group   2004 - 2010
Bank of Bermuda   1999 - 2004
Coutts   1994 - 1999

Skills
High Net Worth..., Wealth, Leadership, Corporate Governance, Business Strategy, Asset Managment, Executive Coaching, Asset Management, Wealth Management, Trust Services, CRM, Financial Services, Private Banking, Investments, Management, Portfolio Management, Banking, Private Equity

Rick Hallam BA(Hons) FCIPD IOD

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
Managing Director at Fire Tree Consultancy
Human Resources

Education
University of Wales, Cardiff   2011 — 2014
Executive Master of Business Administration in Human Resources, Exec MBA - Human Resources

The Institute of Directors   2012 — 2012
IOD

Chartered Institute of Personnel Development   2011 — 2012
Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development, FCIPD - Human Resources, Distinction

Institute of Accountants & Bookkeepers   2011 — 2012
IAB 3, OCR 3, Accounting and Finance, Distinction

Pitman Training   2011 — 2012
Sage 50, Bookkeeping, Accountancy & Payroll, Distinction

Leeds Metropolitan University   2004 — 2008
BA (Hons), Managing International Hospitality, 2:1

The University of Huddersfield   2001 — 2003
HND, Computing in Business

North Nottinghamshire College   1998 — 2000
Advanced Diploma, Computer Applications & Information Technology

North Nottinghamshire College   1998 — 2000
HND, Customer Service & Administration Management

Experience
Fire Tree Consultancy   July 2012 - Present
Citirecruit   February 2011 - July 2012
Hotel Van Dyk   February 2010 - February 2011
Malmaison   January 2009 - February 2010
Eventurus & Partners (UK Ltd)   December 2007 - January 2010
Battered Gourmet Fish Restaurant   December 2006 - December 2007
Harvey Nichols   January 2003 - December 2006
The Restaurant Group   January 2000 - January 2003

Skills
Recruiting, Retail, Hospitality, Event Management, Customer Relations, Sales Management, Hospitality Management, Customer Service, Hotels, Hospitality Consultant, Hospitality Manager, Business Consultant, Service Excellence, Events Manager, Bar Manager, Commercial Consultant, Strategic Planning, Recruitment Consultant, Management, Service Quality, People Management, Restaurant Manager, F&B Manager, General Manager

Rob Lancashire

London, United Kingdom
Experienced Senior Executive, Management Consultant, Interim Executive
Computer Software

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

Anglia Ruskin University   1988 — 1991
HNC, Mechnical & Production Engineering, Distinction

Experience
L5 Executive Services   April 2014 - Present
Sthaler   April 2015 - October 2015
BigHand   April 2014 - September 2015
Hampleton   October 2014 - March 2015
BigHand   August 2011 - March 2014
BigHand   April 2010 - August 2011
nFlow   August 2009 - April 2010
nFlow   March 2001 - August 2009
Speech Processing Solutions   July 1999 - March 2001
Textron Systems   December 1996 - October 1999

Skills
Entrepreneurship, Team Leadership, Enterprise Software, Business Analysis, Management, Customer Service, Cloud Computing, Document Management, SaaS, Lead Generation, Strategy, Integration, Private Equity, Leadership, Contract Negotiation, Solution Selling, Strategic Planning, Business Development, Business Strategy, Salesforce.com, Professional Services, Marketing Strategy, Management Consulting, Project Management, Budgets, Coaching, Executive Management, Account Management, Sales, Sales Process, Team Building, Stakeholder Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Selling, Strategic Partnerships, Change Management, CRM, Channel Partners, Marketing, Start-ups, Networking, Negotiation, New Business Development

Rob Sissons

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Currently Studying Product Design Technology BSc (Hons) at The University West of England
Design

Education
University of the West of England   2014 — 2017
Bachelor's Degree, Product Design Technology

The Institute of Directors   2013 — 2013
Roles of the Director

International Yacht Training - Fort Lauderdale   2008 — 2008
AEC, Engineering for Super Yachts

Falmouth Marine School   2002 — 2004
BETEC National Diploma, Marine Engineering, Distinction Merit Merit

Experience
G R Lane Health Products Limited   June 2012 - Present
Furnish Interior Design   June 2015 - August 2015
Sissons Solutions   October 2013 - May 2014
Chalet Pomet   December 2012 - May 2013
G R Lane Health Products Limited   February 2012 - November 2012
Pendennis Shipyard Limited   August 2011 - December 2011

Skills
solid works, Illustrator, Public Speaking, Sketching, English, SolidWorks, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, InDesign, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Research, CAD, Outlook, Microsoft Office, Windows, Graphic Design, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint

Rob Smale

Southampton, United Kingdom
Claims Director at Ageas in the UK
Insurance

Education
University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne   1990 — 1992
MBA, Business Administration and Management

The Institute of Directors   2014 — 2014
Role and responsibilities of a director

The Institute of Directors   2009 — 2009
Directors Programme

London Business School   2002 — 2002
Aviva Senior Leaders Programme

University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School   2002 — 2002
Aviva Senior Leaders Programme

INSEAD   2001 — 2002
Aviva Leadership Programme

Mining Qualification Board   1984 — 1986
First Class Certificate of Competency, Mining Safety

Department of Mineral Exploitation, University College, Cardiff.   1981 — 1984
BSc(hons), Mineral Exploitation (Mining), 2nd Class Division 1

National Coal Board, Mines Rescue Service   1981 — 1981
Certificate in Mines Rescue, Mines rescue techniques, first aid, use of self contained breathing apparatus

Experience
Ageas in the UK   October 2003 - Present
Aviva plc   November 1999 - March 2003
Norwich Union Insurance   June 1996 - November 1999
British Coal Corporation   September 1984 - June 1996

Skills
Financial Risk, Leadership, Management, Claims Management, Change Management, Process Improvement, Commercial Insurance, Business Planning, Insurance, Claim, Strategic Thinking, Risk Management, Liability, General Insurance, Analysis

Robert Ferris-Rogers

Grantham, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
Director of Engagement and Service Redesign at NHS Newark and Sherwood Clinical Commission Group
Hospital & Health Care

Education
University of Surrey   1997 — 1999
MSc Health Care Management, Health Care Management, Distinction

University of Southampton   1994 — 1995
Diploma in Primary Health Care, Nursing in the home - District Nursing, Pass

Dorset School of Nursing   1988 — 1991
Registered General Nurse, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Pass

Co-company   2012 — 2012
Personal Impact and Influencing, Behavioral Sciences

OPP   2012 — 2012
MBTI Practitioner and MBTI as Team Development Tool, Personality Psychology

Juran Institute   2011 — 2012
Green Belt Lean / Six Sigma, Lean methodology

Ashridge Business School   2011 — 2011
Leadership Programme, Authentic Leadership

The Performance Coach   2010 — 2011
Coaching Programme, Coaching

QA   2010 — 2010
Managing Successful Programmes Practitioner, Programme Management, Pass

The Institute of Directors   2009 — 2009
Programme of Study for Certificate in Company Direction Programme, Board Leadership

Experience
NHS Newark and Sherwood Clinical Commissioning Group   August 2013 - Present
NHS Institute for Innovation and Improvement   June 2010 - August 2013
East of England Strategic Health Authority   November 2009 - April 2010
Peterborough Community Services   July 2008 - November 2009
NHS Bedfordshire   October 2006 - June 2008
St Albans and Harpenden and Hertsmere PCTs   February 2005 - September 2006
Northamptonshire Heartlands PCT   January 2004 - January 2005
South Essex Health Authority   1999 - 2001

Skills
Health Policy, Management Development, CRM, Management Consulting, Emotional Intelligence, Healthcare Consulting, Budgets, Governance, Stakeholder Management, Employee Engagement, Process Improvement, Organizational..., Strategic Planning, Strategy, Hospitals, Healthcare, Executive Coaching, Public Sector, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Training Delivery, Public Health, Performance Improvement, Quality Improvement, Medicine, Talent Management, Leadership Development, Business Planning, Training, Stakeholder Engagement, Program Management, Clinical Research, Workshop Facilitation, Business Process..., Leadership, Policy, Culture Change, Risk Management, Healthcare Information..., Coaching, Management, Change Management, Performance Management, Staff Development, Business Transformation, MBTI, Nursing, Data Analysis, Informatics, Healthcare Management

Robert McConnell

Belfast, United Kingdom
Director at CCP Gransden
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Education
The Institute of Directors   2015 — 2015
Diploma in Company Direction, (Chartered Director Programme)

The Institute of Directors   2014 — 2015
Certificate in Company Direction, (Chartered Director Programme), Distinction, CertIoD

University of Ulster   2011 — 2013
MSc, International Business

Institute of Leadership and Management   2011 — 2012
L3 Award, First Line Management

University of Ulster   2004 — 2008
BEng (Hons), Engineering Management, 2.1

University of Ulster   2006 — 2007
Diploma, Industrial Studies, Commendation

Experience
Northern Ireland Advanced Engineering Competence Centre (NIAECC)   June 2015 - Present
Mutual Energy Ltd   December 2014 - Present
CCP Gransden Ltd.   July 2012 - Present
B/E Aerospace   December 2009 - July 2012
Thompson Aero Seating   February 2006 - December 2009
A. Blue Ltd   April 2000 - May 2006

Skills
Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, Polymer Composites, Thermoplastics, Engineering, Change Management, 5S, Board of Directors, Kaizen, Collaborative R&D, Value Stream Mapping, Strategy, Program Management, Procurement, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, CATIA, Corporate Governance, Composites, Aircraft, Manufacturing..., New Business Development, Process Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Funding Applications, Product Development, Lean Manufacturing, SolidWorks, Corporate Finance, Engineering Management, Human Resources, Project Management, Management

Robert Miles Dudley

Leicester, Leicestershire, United Kingdom
MCQI CQP, Cert IoD
Management Consulting

Education
PERA   2012 — 2012
QMS Lead Auditor (IRCA provisional), Quality Management Systems Lead/External Audit

The Chartered Quality Institute - CQI   2011 — 2011
awarded Chartered Member status, MCQI CQP

The Institute of Directors   2010 — 2011
certified to Cert IoD, Corporate Strategy, Finance, Law, HR and Regulation, Cert IoD

University of Central England   1986 — 1989
Industrial Information Technology / Export Engineering Bsc (hons)

Loughborough Grammar School   1979 — 1985
Oxford & Cambridge O levels (8) A levels (4)

Experience
The Dimblebee Catering Company Ltd   October 2011 - Present
TriMark Europe Ltd   March 2012 - October 2012
Dudley Associates Limited (a Peterstow Group Company)   November 2008 - October 2011
Dudley Associates Limited   March 1995 - November 2008
Hewins Plastics Limited   July 1992 - March 1995

Skills
Business Strategy, Continuous Improvement, Management, Engineering, Plastics, Manufacturing, ISO, Root Cause Analysis, New Business Development, Operations Management, Project Engineering, Quality Management, Supply Chain Management, Process Improvement, Automotive

Robert Moffatt

Redhill, United Kingdom
Head of International Sales at L3 Communications
Defense & Space

Education
Hastings Grammar School   1977 — 1984

Goldsmiths College, U. of London
BSc (Hons), Psychology

Nottingham Trent University
Law - LPC

The Institute of Directors
Certificate - Company Direction, Diploma - Company Direction

Wolsey Hall College
CPE Law

Experience
L-3 Communications   January 2013 - Present
Thales UK   2009 - 2012
QinetiQ   2006 - 2009
Serco Limited   2004 - 2007
Thales Avionics Limited   2000 - 2004
Pegasus Ltd   1997 - 2000
Rexam   1991 - 1997

Skills
Avionics, Export, Civil Aviation, Medical Devices, International Sales, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, government contract..., Management, Sales, Strategy, Leadership, Defense, Military, Salesforce Training, Marketing, Security Clearance, Cross-functional Team..., Aerospace, Program Management, International Business, Team Leadership, Product Development, Training, Nuclear, Operations Management, Proposal Writing, Commercial Management, Contract Negotiation, Defence, Business Development, Contract Management, Legal, International Relations, Joint Ventures, Government Proposals, Change Management, Security, Government Contract...

Robert Oakley

Sheffield, United Kingdom
Director at Qualsys Ltd
Computer Software

Education
Manchester Business School   1996 — 1996
Chartered Insitute of Marketing Diploma, Marketing/Marketing Management

The Institute of Directors   1990 — 1990
Diploma in Company Direction, Business Administration and Management, General

The University of Sheffield   1978 — 1982
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), French Language and Literature

King George V Grammar School   1971 — 1978

Experience
Qualsys Limited   April 1999 - Present
Upperthong Cricket Club   2011 - Present
Holidaybreak plc   1988 - 1998
Eurocamp Travel Ltd   1985 - 1988

Skills
Social Media, Sales Management, Outsourcing, Integrated Marketing, New Business Development, Project Delivery, Salesforce.com, SEO, Contract Negotiation, Email Marketing, Stakeholder Management, Sales, Change Management, Business Strategy, Account Management, Managed Services, Business Planning, Financial Analysis, Management, Quality Assurance

Robert Smyth

Abingdon, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Chief Financial Officer & Executive Director at OBS Medical Limited
Computer Software

Education
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales   2009 — 2009
Post Graduate Diploma, Corporate Finance

London Business School   1999 — 2000
Executive Programme, Corporate Finance

London Business School   1998 — 1999
Executive Programme, Dynamic Strategic Planning

The Institute of Directors
Chartered Director (CDir) and Fellow of the IoD (FIoD), Corporate Governance

Royal Society of Arts
Fellow of the RSA (FRSA)

University of Bath   1992 — 1994
MBA, Business and Finance

Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales   1979 — 1982
Chartered Accountant (FCA), Accountancy and Finance

Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd   1976 — 1979
BSc (Econ) Hons, Economics

Experience
OBS Medical Limited   April 2015 - Present
W2 Green Energy Limited   December 2009 - Present
The Financial Executive Netwok Group (The FENG)   September 2006 - Present
Institute of Directors   2006 - Present
Enersel Engine Company   February 2012 - April 2015
Regal Petroleum plc   September 2012 - July 2014
The Executive Network (TEN)   March 2002 - September 2013
Rufus Consulting   June 2000 - September 2012
Empower/Globeleq   August 2010 - June 2011
Gaoh Offshore   July 2008 - July 2009

Skills
Investor Relations, Financial Modeling, Funding, Mergers & Acquisitions, Investments, Venture Capital, Business Planning, Asset Management, Risk Management, M&A experience, Financial Reporting, Renewable Energy, Financial Analysis, Restructuring, Executive Management, Acquisition Integration, Management Consulting, Due Diligence, Finance, Strategic Planning, Energy, Forecasting, Project Finance, Corporate Finance, Entrepreneurship, Business Transformation, Corporate Governance, Investment Banking, Valuation, International Business, Start-ups, Joint Ventures, Financial Management, Economics, IPO, Strategy, Strategic Financial..., Private Equity, Business Strategy, Managerial Finance

Robert Speir

Paisley, United Kingdom
Chief Financial Officer at Golden Charter Ltd
Financial Services

Education
The Institute of Directors   2014 — 2014
Cert IoD, Company direction

The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants   1992 — 1995
ACMA, Accounting and Finance

The University of Glasgow   1987 — 1992
MA Hons, Economics & Accountancy

Stanely Green   1982 — 1987

Experience
Golden Charter Ltd   September 2012 - Present
University of Glasgow   June 2011 - October 2012
University of Glasgow   April 2006 - May 2011
Diageo   May 2005 - March 2006
Diageo   April 2002 - May 2005
Diageo   January 2001 - April 2002
Diageo   August 1997 - January 2001
Diageo   August 1997 - January 2001
Diageo   October 1995 - July 1997

Skills
Change Management, Procurement, Finance, Managerial Finance, Financial Audits, Financial Analysis, Business Planning

Robert Wasson

Ireland
Asset Management Director at Northern Ireland Electricity
Management Consulting

Education
The Institute of Directors
Diploma in Corporate Governance

The Institute of Directors
Fellow IoD

UCD Smurfit Business School   1994 — 1995
MBA

Queen's University Belfast   1979 — 1982
B.Sc, Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Experience
Robert Wasson   2015 - Present
Northern Ireland Electricity   2011 - September 2015
Watershed Consulting   2002 - 2010
Country Manor Brick   2001 - 2002
KPMG Ireland   1998 - 2001
ESB   1982 - 1998

Skills
Business Strategy, Strategy, Team Leadership, Management, Management Consulting, Start-ups, Change Management, Coaching, Leadership, Strategic Planning

Rod Fuller BComm MIoD

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
Managing Director at UK Paper Group Limited
Renewables & Environment

Education
Institute of Leadership & Management   2013 — 2014
Leadership For Growth

University of Canterbury   1984 — 1986
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Accounting and Finance

The Institute of Directors

Experience
Stage Systems Limited (subsidiary Havelock Europa plc)   June 2012 - December 2014
JFC Group   October 2010 - May 2012
Stage Systems Limited.   December 2003 - September 2010
The Wonderful Book Company Ltd ( subsidiary Kleeneze plc)   June 2002 - August 2003

Skills
Business Strategy, Product Development, Contract Management, Account Management, Business Process..., Strategy, Space planning, Change Management, Contract Negotiation, Team Leadership, Commercial Management, Business Planning, Project Planning, Sales Management, Management, Procurement, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Furniture, Budgets, Operations Management, International Business, Key Account Management

Roma Burke

Ireland
Actuary Lane Clark & Peacock
Management Consulting

Education
The Institute of Directors
Diploma in Company Direction (distinction)

Trinity College, Dublin
Master of Arts

Institute of Bankers
Qualified Financial Adviser

Institute of Actuaries, United Kingdom
Fellow

Trinity College, Dublin

Experience
Lane Clark & Peacock LLP   2009 - Present

Skills
Solvency II, Capital, Management Consulting, Business Strategy, Investments, Defined Benefit, Financial Modeling, Pension Funds, Governance, Financial Risk, Asset Managment, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Services, Finance, Risk Management, Financial Analysis, Actuarial Science, Corporate Finance, Pensions, Asset Management, Mergers, Acquisitions, Actuarial Consulting, Valuation

Ronnie Park FCILT

Glasgow, United Kingdom
Director of Bus Operations
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

Education
The Institute of Directors   2007 — 2007
Certificate in Company Direction

Central College of Commerce - Glasgow
SNC, Business studies

Govan High Glasgow

Experience
Strathclyde Partnership for Transport   January 2015 - Present
FirstGroup - UK Bus   June 2010 - July 2014
First Glasgow   November 2006 - June 2010
First Glasgow   July 2004 - November 2006

Skills
Team Building, Safety, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, DOT regulations, Logistics, Route Planning, Continuous Improvement, Transport Economics, Employee Engagement, Business Process..., Strategy, Fleet Management, Staff Development, Project Planning, Supplier Negotiation, Operations Management, Contract Negotiation, Rolling Stock, Leadership, Project Delivery, Procurement, Vehicles, Supply Management, Transportation, Negotiation, Transportation Planning, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Planning, Commercial Management, Team Leadership, Business Strategy, Purchasing, Business Planning, Change Management, Performance Management, Safety Management..., New Business Development, Bus, 3PL, Stakeholder Engagement, Warehousing, Management, Transportation..., Public Transport, Contract Management, Process Improvement, Logistics Management

Rory Adam

Cheadle, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Finance Director at Protelhealth Ltd.
Health, Wellness and Fitness

Education
The Institute of Directors
Chartered Director C Dir 2001, Diploma in Company Direction (with distinction) 1999

The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
ACMA 1987, FCMA 1996

University of Aberdeen   1976 — 1979
BSc(Eng), Mechanical Engineering

Cults Academy, Aberdeen   1970 — 1976

Experience
Protelhealth Ltd.   October 2014 - Present
Warrington and Halton Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust   November 2007 - November 2014
Self employed   May 2014 - September 2014
Protomed Ltd   September 2008 - April 2014
Self employed   February 2001 - August 2008
Net Weaver Limited   April 2001 - June 2004
Fresenius Kabi Limited   May 1996 - January 2001
SAS Holdings Limited   January 1991 - May 1996
SAS Holdings Limited   January 1988 - January 1991
Britoil plc   February 1986 - December 1987

Skills
Negotiation, Business Development, Change Management, Logistics, Strategic Planning, Funding, Corporate Finance, Intellectual Property, Strategic Financial..., Team Leadership, Working Capital..., Business Planning, Business Strategy, Financial Reporting, Treasury, Strategy, Management, Financial Planning, Company Secretarial Work, Forecasting, Tax, Auditing, Financial Analysis, Project Management, Human Resources, Board Level, Cross-functional Team..., New Business Development, Governance

Rosie (Walton) Whitelock

Woodston, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Director at Bonacia Ltd
Publishing

Education
The Institute of Directors   2007 — 2008
Certificate in Company Direction

The University of Northampton   2004 — 2007
Ba Hons, Education and Media Studies

Experience
Bonacia Ltd   December 2010 - Present
Forward Press Limited   August 2009 - November 2010

Skills
Marketing Communications, Editorial, Management, Newsletters, Freelance Writing, Editing, Personnel Management, Web Content, Magazines, Copywriting, Online Publishing, Business Planning, Books, Strategic Planning, Email Marketing, Performance Management, Education, Copy Editing, Digital Printing, Product Development, Proofreading, Publishing, Business Development, Publications

Roy McLellan

Dundee, United Kingdom
Owner / Managing Director at Driver Hire Dundee & Perth
Logistics and Supply Chain

Education
Glasgow Nautical College   1976 — 1980
Nautical Science, Class 2

The Institute of Directors

Experience
Driver Hire Dundee & Perth   August 2009 - Present
Pitney Bowes International Mail Services   July 2008 - January 2009
Pharos International Ltd   April 2001 - July 2008
Pharos International   January 2001 - January 2008
IMX GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION   January 2000 - January 2001
Fresh Fruit Services   January 1997 - January 1999
Fresh Fruit Services Ltd   1997 - 1999
Royal Mail   January 1988 - January 1995
Royal Mail   1988 - 1995

Skills
Business Strategy, Start-ups, Contract Negotiation, New Business Development, Business Process..., Mentoring, Supply Chain, B2B, Management, Negotiation, Training, Account Management, Change Management, Sales Management, CRM

Sally Yeoman

St Helens, Merseyside, United Kingdom
Chief Executive at Halton and St Helens VCA
Philanthropy

Education
The Institute of Directors   2008 — 2009
Certificate in Company Direction, Certified Company Director

University of Teesside   1992 — 1995
BSc Hons, Sociology

St Marks RC Comprehensive   1984 — 1989

Experience
Bridgewater Community NHS Trust   January 2012 - Present
Halton and St Helens VCA   August 2006 - Present
St Helens CVS   2006 - 2010
Voluntary Action Epping Forest   July 2001 - August 2006
Voluntary Action Epping Forest   September 1999 - July 2001
Hightown Praetorian Housing Association   September 1995 - July 1998
Bill Rammell MP   April 1996 - May 1997

Skills
Capacity Building, Nonprofits, Public Policy, Business Planning, Youth Engagement, Public Speaking, Third Sector, Funding Applications, Local Government, Partnerships, Strategic Partnerships, Strategy, Community Development, Bid Writing, Funding, Leadership Development, Workshop Facilitation, Volunteer Management, Charities, Policy, Management, Voluntary Sector, Non-profits, Youth Work, Culture Change, Social Entrepreneurship, Equality, Organizational..., Community Engagement, Change Management, Social Services, Philanthropy, Leadership, Equality, Public Sector, Partnership-building, Strategic Planning, Fundraising, Private Sector, Charity, Social Housing, Stakeholder Engagement, Governance, Social Enterprise, Charity Governance, Social Innovation, Staff Development, Project Planning, Equality & Diversity, Social Inclusion

Sam O'Leary

Zürich Area, Switzerland
Critical Technology Manager Reverse Engineering & Research & Development Laboratory Manager at Alstom Power
Oil & Energy

Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Sloan School of Management
Technical Leadership

Sheffield Hallam University
Bachelor's Degree, Materials Science & Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering Honours 2:1

The Institute of Directors
Diploma, Company Direction

Experience
Alstom Power   April 2013 - Present
Score Group plc   January 2007 - February 2013

Skills
Welding, Continuous Improvement, Oil/Gas, Lean Manufacturing, Project Engineering, Manufacturing, Manufacturing..., Quality Management, Process Engineering, Power Plants, Mechanical Engineering, Machining, Quality System, Air Compressors, Gas, Factory, Power Generation, Additive Manufacturing, Engineering Management, Strategic Planning, NDT, ISO, Aerospace, Energy, Change Management, Operations Management, Process Improvement, Oil & Gas, Supply Chain Management, Materials, Project Management, Inspection, Root Cause Analysis, Gas Turbines, Supply Chain, Engineering

Samantha McConnell CFA

Ireland
Investment Management

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

Dublin Business School   1993 — 1994
ACCA, Accounting

University College Dublin   1988 — 1991
B Comm, Banking and Finance

Notre Dame   1974 — 1988

Experience
IFG Ireland   September 2014 - Present

Skills
Team Building, Investment Management, Budgets, Wealth Management, Budgeting, Retirement, Troubleshooting, Investment Strategies, Alternative Investments, Investments, Financial Modeling, Retirement Planning, Equities, Strategy, Investment Selection, Defined Benefit, Asset Management, Business Strategy, Asset Managment, Portfolio Management, Financial Advisory, Investment Advisory, Project Implementation, Financial Services, Asset Allocation, Strategic Financial..., Pensions

Samantha Moolman

London, United Kingdom
Managing Director at AML Healthcare
Financial Services

Education
University of Bradford   1998 — 2001
BSc., Biomedical Science

DCA   2010 — 2011
Diploma, Psychology

DCA   2008 — 2011
Diploma, Forensic Science & CSI

Barrow-In-Furness Sixth Form College   1996 — 1998
A-Levels

Our Lady's School, Chetwynde   1990 — 1996
Secondary Education

The Institute of Directors   2015 — 2016
IoD Chartered Director Programme, Certificate and Diploma

Experience
AML Healthcare   September 2011 - Present
Maternity Leave   January 2011 - September 2011
IPSP Limited   May 2009 - December 2010
Barclays Wealth   January 2007 - May 2009
Lloyds Banking Group   November 2003 - January 2007
Dimension Data Nederland   October 2002 - November 2003
Public Health Laboratory   September 2001 - October 2002

Skills
Team Management, Stakeholder Management, Human Resources, Sales Management, Leadership, Financial Services, Project Management, Team Leadership, Business Strategy, Business Development, Contract Negotiation, Sourcing, Recruiting, New Business Development, Management, Business Process..., Change Management

Samuel McConkey

Ireland
Specialist in International Health and Tropical Medicine
Research

Education
The Institute of Directors   2014 — 2015
Diploma, Company Direction, Distinction

Washington University in St. Louis   1997 — 2000
A.M., Mathematics (Statistics)

University College Dublin   1992 — 1992
DCH, Child Health

The Royal College of Physicians in Ireland   1990 — 1992
Fellow, Medicine

Trinity College Dublin   1983 — 1989
MD, Medicine

Experience
European Vaccine Initiative   January 2010 - Present
RCSI   January 2005 - Present
Beaumont Hospital   January 2005 - Present
Health Information and Quality Authority   March 2010 - May 2015
CAWT   June 2008 - April 2014
Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals NHS Trust   October 2001 - January 2005
MRC The Gambia   October 2001 - January 2005

Skills
Molecular Biology, Lifesciences, Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Cell Biology, Public Health, Clinical Trials, Hospitals, Epidemiology, Healthcare Management, Vaccines, Clinical Research, Healthcare, Cancer, Medical Education

Sarah McLean

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Business Development Director Shepherd + Wedderburn
Legal Services

Education
The Institute of Directors   2008 — 2009
Certificate, Certificate in Company Direction

Edinburgh Napier University   1994 — 1998
BA, Business Studies

Experience
Shepherd and Wedderburn   September 2013 - Present
Anderson Strathern LLP   June 2011 - August 2013
Bell & Scott LLP   September 1998 - June 2011

Skills
Mergers & Acquisitions, Legal Advice, Start-ups, Business Development, Investments, Corporate Law, Negotiation, Change Management, Team Leadership, Joint Ventures, Mergers, Leases, Commercial Litigation, Contract Negotiation, Real Estate, New Business Development, Restructuring, Due Diligence, Dispute Resolution, Commercial Real Estate, Landlords, Business Strategy, Property, Finance, Professional Services

Scott Grant

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Construction

Education
The Institute of Directors   2006 — 2007
Diploma

The Robert Gordon University   1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Science (BSc)

Experience
Ainscough Crane Hire Ltd.   June 2014 - Present
Demco Europe Ltd.   August 2012 - May 2014
TeacherBoards   January 2006 - July 2012
Havelock Europa   February 2003 - January 2006
Alexander Dennis   January 2001 - January 2003
Briggs Marine   January 1998 - January 2001
NG Bailey   August 1991 - January 1998

Sean Bell

Leicester, United Kingdom
Director Vangovion Ltd
Defense & Space

Education
Imperial College   1980 — 1983
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Aeronautical Engineering

The Institute of Directors
Chartered Director, Cert IOD

Experience
Vangovion Ltd   January 2015 - Present
Defence Growth Partnership   July 2014 - Present
HP Enterprise Services   February 2013 - December 2014
Booz & Company   October 2012 - February 2013
Royal Air Force   September 2011 - September 2012
MODSAP   February 2011 - September 2011
Private   September 1980 - 2011
UK Ministry of Defence   August 2008 - November 2010
ISAF   August 2007 - June 2008
RAF   October 2005 - June 2007

Skills
Dynamic Simulation, Strategic Planning, Ministry Of Defence, Strategy, Culture Change, Military Operations, Operational Planning, Defence, Business Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, Management, Change Management, Military, Inter-personal, Security Clearance, Command, Visionary Thinking, Leadership

Sean Canning

Belfast, United Kingdom
Head of EMEA Operations at Sutherland Global Services
Outsourcing/Offshoring

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

The Institute of Directors   2012 — 2013
Certificate in Company Direction, Distinction

University of Ulster   2002 — 2005
MBA, Business Administration and Management, General

Experience
Sutherland Global Services   February 2013 - Present
Firstsource Solutions Limited   October 2011 - January 2013
Firstsource Solutions Limited   May 2010 - October 2011
Firstsource Solutions Ltd   May 2007 - May 2010
TeleTech   June 2006 - May 2007
Stream   December 2002 - May 2006
Stream   January 2001 - December 2002
BT   May 1998 - January 2001
BT   January 1995 - May 1998
BT   March 1992 - January 1995

Skills
P&L Management, Operations Management, Call Center, Outsourcing, Team Management, Offshoring, Call Center Development, Sla, Inbound Marketing, Strategy, Business Process..., Management, Leadership, Process Improvement, Team Leadership, Team Building, Recruiting, Customer Retention, Executive Management, Call Centers, Change Management, Vendor Management, Customer Service, Contact Centers, Business Transformation, Six Sigma, Telecommunications, Performance Management, Operational Excellence, Customer Experience, Employee Engagement, Customer Satisfaction, Contact Centre, Business Strategy, Transition Management, Outsourcing Management, Stakeholder Management, BPO, Service Delivery, CRM, Customer Relations, Workforce Management, Business Process

Sean McNicholas

London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Operations Manager | 20+ years’ experience in Business Development and Commercial Management | Power & Renewables Sector
Utilities

Education
The Institute of Directors   2007 — 2008
Diploma in Company Direction

Experience
J. Murphy & Sons Limited   August 2015 - Present
Freelance   May 2014 - Present
Consultant   2014 - Present
Citymead Construction Ltd   2009 - 2014
McNicholas Construction Services Ltd   2006 - 2009
McNicholas Construction Networks   2000 - 2006
McNicholas Construction Networks   1997 - 2000
McNicholas Construction Networks   1990 - 1997

Skills
Account Retention, Operations Management, Cash Management, P&L Ownership, Sales Growth, Supplier Management, Team Leadership, Project Planning, Renewables, Utilities, Marketing Strategy, Contract Negotiation, Commercial Management, Revenue & Profit Growth, Project Management, Business Development, Procurement, Contract Management, Health and Safety, Sub-contractor..., Capital Works Projects, New Client Acquisitions, Construction, Account Management, Operational Leadership, Power Projects, Rail, New Business Development, Business Strategy, Power, Budget Management, Construction Projects, Strategic Planning, Sales Management, Account Expansion, Telecommunications, Customer Service, Negotiation, Change Management, Utilities Projects, Project Delivery

Shahida Iqbal

York, United Kingdom
I deliver soft skills, leadership and management training to improve performance, motivation and employee retention.
Professional Training & Coaching

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

The University of Manchester   1999 — 2001
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Honours, Psychology, 2.1

Nelson and Colne College   1997 — 1999
A Levels, Psychology, Law, English, History, A, A, B, C

Experience
Manar Associates Ltd   November 2013 - Present
Enable2   April 2014 - Present
Advantage Business Partnerships Ltd   July 2013 - Present
GrowthAccelerator   March 2013 - Present
Activia Training Ltd   April 2011 - Present
Coaching Inside and Out   December 2012 - September 2015
LFoF   September 2011 - July 2013
Ability Recruitment Ltd   June 2008 - July 2012

Skills
Start-ups, Leadership, Personal Development, Time Management, Report Writing, Project Management, Training Delivery, Change Management, Management, Business Planning, Research, Recruiting, Strategy, Public Speaking, Workshop Facilitation, Project Planning, Business Strategy, Training, Customer Service, Conflict Resolution, Team Management, Leadership Development, Organizational..., Coaching, Team Building, Business Development, Teaching

Sharon Copland-Jones

York, United Kingdom
Head of HR Confectionery, Nestle UK
Food & Beverages

Education
The Institute of Directors   2010 — 2010
Cert IOD, Certificate in Company Director

The Institute of Directors   2009 — 2010
Diploma, IOD Diploma in Company Direction

London South Bank University   1984 — 1986
HND, Business Studies

York Arts & Technology College   1982 — 1984
HNC, Business Studies

Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development
Member

Experience
Nestle   June 2011 - Present
University of York   October 2012 - Present
consultant   2010 - 2011
Shepherd Construction Ltd   May 1995 - May 2010
B & CE   2004 - 2009
McCourt Newton   October 1994 - May 1995
Network SouthEast   October 1990 - August 1994
Body Shop   January 1988 - September 1990
Body Shop   August 1986 - January 1988

Skills
Change Management, Employment Law, Management Development, Employee Engagement, Assessment Center, Strategic HR, Graduate Recruitment, Workforce Planning, Human Resources, Personnel Management, Organizational..., Job Evaluation, Talent Management, Coaching, HR Transformation, Operations Management, Business Planning, Recruiting, Organizational Design, TUPE, Employee Relations, Executive Coaching, Leadership Development, Succession Planning, Business Strategy, Employee Benefits, Performance Management, Strategy, HR Policies, Training, Psychometrics, HR Consulting, Culture Change, Acquisition Integration

Sian Williams

London, United Kingdom
International Wealth Risk & Compliance Director at Lloyds Banking Group
Banking

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

The University of Chicago - Booth School of Business   2010 — 2011
ADP

University of Warwick   1998 — 2001
Economics

London Business School   1998 — 2000
Master's Degree, Finance, General

Experience
Lloyds Bank Plc, Switzerland   October 2014 - Present
Lloyds Banking Group   November 2011 - Present
Lloyds Banking Group   2004 - October 2011
Knight Securities   2000 - 2002
Financial Services Authority   1998 - 2000
Securities and Futures Authority   1996 - 1998
Bank of England   September 1991 - August 1996

Simon Boardman-Weston

Coventry, United Kingdom
Chairman, BRI Wealth Management plc
Investment Management

Education
The Institute of Directors

Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment

Chartered Institute of Marketing

London Business School

Royal Society of Arts

Experience
BRI Wealth Management plc   1991 - Present
Manston Investments   2009 - Present
Birmingham Hippodrome Development Trust   December 2011 - Present
Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents   2001 - November 2010

Skills
Governance, Strategy Development, Business Strategy, Risk, Strategic Planning, Risk Management, Compliance, Corporate Governance

Simon Coombe

Bath, United Kingdom
Chairman of the Board at Dorothy House Hospice Care
Financial Services

Education
The Institute of Directors   2003 — 2003
Chartered Director

INSEAD   1990 — 1990
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business/Commerce, General

University of Oxford   1981 — 1984
Geography

Experience
F1F9   February 2011 - Present
The Zenith Partnership Ltd   January 2003 - Present
Dorothy House Hospice Care   September 2006 - September 2015
Valley Parishes Alliance   March 2010 - July 2015
Limpley Stoke Parish Council   September 2005 - July 2015
UBS Investment Bank   September 1985 - January 2003

Simon Gimson

London, United Kingdom
Independent Consultant
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

Education
The Institute of Directors   2002 — 2002
MSc, Strategic Safety Management Learning

Army Staff College   1992 — 1993
Army Staff Course

RMCS Cranfield   1992 — 1993
MSc, Defence Technology

Royal Military Academy   1983 — 1984
SGC

King's College London   1980 — 1984
BSc (Eng), Mechanical Engineering

Uppingham   1974 — 1979

Experience
PLMG Limited   August 2010 - Present
Department for Transport   April 2013 - July 2015
Surrey County Council   May 2011 - May 2013
South West Trains   November 2007 - August 2010
Stagecoach Rail   October 2006 - November 2007
GNER   April 2001 - August 2006
London2006-2007   January 2001 - January 2006
GNER   January 2001 - January 2005
GNER   January 2001 - January 2003
Chief (Army)   January 2000 - January 2001

Skills
Management, Operations Management, Customer Service, Procurement, Business Process..., Analysis, Rail, Change Management, Contract Management, Program Management, Military, Stakeholder Management, Transportation, Risk Management, Security, Leadership

Simon Hills

Leeds, United Kingdom
Director
Management Consulting

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

Experience
Sycamore Gap   2010 - Present
Acorn Adventure   April 2014 - October 2014
Peace Child International   September 2013 - April 2014
International Service   September 2011 - October 2012
North Yorkshire Youth Ltd   February 2006 - July 2011
The Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace   March 2005 - February 2006
Fairbridge   October 2001 - March 2005

Skills
Social Enterprise, Stakeholder Management, Charities, Local Government, Private Sector, Project Management, Public Sector, Change Management, Stakeholder Engagement, International..., Community Engagement, Coaching, Workshop Facilitation, Strategy, Management, Capacity Building, Fundraising, Third Sector, Leadership Development, Policy, Strategic Planning, Organizational..., Nonprofits, Leadership

Simon Kearney

Twickenham, United Kingdom
Head of Business Development SOHO/SME at Virgin Media Business
Telecommunications

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

Institute of Sales & Marketing Management   2012 — 2012
level 5 Certificate in Key Account Management, Sales and Marketing

The University of Reading   2007 — 2010
BSC, Psychology

Experience
Virgin Media Business   June 2015 - Present
Virgin Media Business   January 2014 - Present
Virgin Media Business   May 2013 - January 2014
Virgin Media Business   April 2012 - May 2013
Virgin Media   May 2010 - March 2012

Skills
Internet Services, Solution Selling, Broadband, Mobile Devices, Selling, Managed Services, Ethernet, Telecommunications, MPLS, Cloud Computing, Telephony, Unified Communications

Simon Lacey

Woodstock, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Founder & Director Idea To Shelf Ltd. (Co Founder Grocery Accelerator)
Consumer Goods

Education
The Institute of Directors
Diploma in Company Direction (Dip IOD)

Oxford Business School   1998 — 2000
Post Grad Diploma in Marketing (CIM), Marketing

University of East Anglia   1993 — 1997
BA (Hons), European Business & German, 2.1

Queen Marys College, Basingstoke   1990 — 1992
A-Levels Economics, Maths, German

Experience
Idea To Shelf Consulting Ltd   March 2011 - Present
Lily's Kitchen   August 2011 - February 2015
Plum Baby   February 2008 - March 2011
Kettle Foods   April 2005 - January 2008
Colgate Palmolive   March 2004 - March 2005
United Biscuits   January 2000 - June 2002
Carlsberg Group   January 1998 - December 2000

Skills
P&L Management, French, Negotiation, Leadership, Food, Product Development, Trade Marketing, Brand Management, Category Management, Management, Retail, Team Management, Strategy, Sales Management, Sales, Entrepreneurship, Strategy Development, Supply Chain, Key Account Management, Change Management, FMCG, Forecasting, Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Promotions, Business Strategy, Sales Operations, Customer Insight, German, Marketing Management, Business Planning

Simon Porter

London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Senior Directing Staff at Royal College of Defence Studies
Military

Education
University of Oxford - Said Business School   2009 — 2009
Postgraduate Diploma in Organisational Leadership

The Institute of Directors   2008 — 2009
Certificate and Diploma in Company Direction

The Open University   2006 — 2009
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Centre for Defence and Strategic Studies   2003 — 2003
Master of Arts (MA), Strategic Studies

Experience
Royal College of Defence Studies   April 2014 - Present
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation   July 2010 - March 2014
NATO's Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe   January 2005 - February 2010
International Military Advisory and Training Team   January 2004 - January 2005
President of Sierra Leone   January 2004 - January 2005

Skills
Program Management, Military, Command, National Security, Change Management, Ministry Of Defence, Strategy, Defence, Policy, Strategic Planning, Operational Planning, Government, NATO, International Relations, Security Clearance, Military Operations

Simon Willis

Buxton, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Managing Director at Eurovia Group (UK) Ltd
Building Materials

Education
The Institute of Directors   2012 — 2012
Diploma in Company direction, Distinction

The Institute of Directors   2010 — 2011
Certificate in Company Direction

The Institute of Directors
Chartered Director

Tadcaster grammar

Experience
Eurovia Group (UK) Ltd   June 2013 - Present
MQP   April 2009 - May 2013
Tarmac   2000 - 2009

Skills
Safety Management..., Negotiation, Supply Chain, Team Building, Concrete, Lean Manufacturing, Performance Management, Procurement, Operations Management, Continuous Improvement, Management, Contract Negotiation, New Business Development, Asphalt, Commercial Management, Business Strategy, Sales Management, Leadership, Contract Management, Materials, Change Management, Building Materials, Construction