European Graduates

Sir Chris Harper

United Kingdom
Director General, NATO International Military Staff at HQ NATO
Military

Education
King's College London   1991 — 1992
MA - Master of Arts, Defence Studies

The Institute of Directors   2015 — 2015
Currently Studying for the IoD Certificate in Company Direction

HCSC   1997 — 1997

Experience
HQ NATO   July 2013 - Present
NATO HQ   March 2011 - June 2013
JFC Brunssum   March 2009 - March 2011
No 1 Group   June 2007 - March 2009
HQ Air Command   August 2005 - June 2007
MOD   August 2003 - August 2005
No 1 Group   October 2001 - August 2003
RAF Coltishall   September 1999 - October 2001

Skills
Counterinsurgency, National Security, Military Experience, ISTAR, Reconnaissance, Defence, Strategic Studies, Defense, Military, Strategic Leadership, Counterterrorism, Military Aviation, Interagency Coordination, Command & Control, NATO, UAV, Flight Safety, Strategic Management, Ministry Of Defence, Military Operations, Operational Planning, Intelligence, Afghanistan, Command, Intelligence Analysis, C4ISR

Stephen Ismay

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Project Manager | Change Management Consultant
Information Technology and Services

Education
The Institute of Directors   2004 — 2004
Diploma, Company Direction

The Open University   1997 — 2000
Master of Business Administration (MBA)

The University of Edinburgh   1983 — 1987
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Civil Engineering

Glasgow Caledonian University   1987 — 1988
Postgraduate Diploma, Systems Analysis and Design

Experience
Actihub Limited   June 2010 - Present
Metasense Limited   August 2000 - June 2010
Aquabar Limited   September 1996 - August 2000
JBA (UK)   September 1993 - September 1996

Skills
Start-ups, Web Development, Gamification, Stakeholder Management, PRINCE2, Strategic Planning, Management, Quality Assurance, Program Management, User Experience, Agile Methodologies, Entrepreneurship, Business Analysis, Business Intelligence, Mobile Applications, Strategy, Project Management, Software Development

Stephen Reid

Belfast, United Kingdom
Chief Executive, Ards and North Down Borough Council
Government Administration

Education
The Institute of Directors   2004 — 2005
Diploma in Company Direction

Queen's University Belfast   1988 — 1990
MBA

Loughborough University   1982 — 1985
BSc(Hons), Recreation Management

Methodist College, Belfast   1982 — 1982

Experience
Ards and North Down Borough Council   April 2014 - Present
Castlereagh Borough Council   January 2011 - March 2014
North Down Borough Council   2000 - 2010

Skills
Change Management, New Business Development, Coaching, Marketing Communications, Event Management, Public Sector, Business Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Private Sector, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Business Strategy, Local Government, Management Consulting

Stephen Welburn OBE

Peterborough, United Kingdom
Principal Consultant at Musketeer Solutions Ltd
Aviation & Aerospace

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

Kings' College London   1996 — 1996
MA, Defence Studies

Cranfield University   1987 — 1988
MSc, Aircraft Design

University of Brighton   1973 — 1976
BSc, Mechanical Engineering

Dover Grammar School   1966 — 1973
Engineering, Maths & Sciences

Experience
Musketeer Solutions Ltd   July 2015 - Present
Aernnova Engineering UK Ltd   November 2012 - June 2015
Musketeer Solutions Limited   April 2012 - November 2012
Marshall Aerospace   April 2006 - April 2011
Royal Air Force   September 2003 - March 2006

Skills
Helicopters, Logistics, Program Management, MOD, Composites, Aircraft Maintenance, Aerospace Engineering, Earned Value Management, Systems Engineering, Defense, Engineering, Airlines, Aeronautics, Security Clearance, Operational Planning, Flight Safety, Airports, Defence, Ministry Of Defence, Airworthiness, Avionics, Military, Human Factors, Project Planning, Quality Management, Engineering Management, Aviation, Maintenance & Repair, Flights, Aircraft, Operations Management, Maintenance Management, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Requirements Management

Steve Boswell

Birmingham, United Kingdom
C Dir. F IoD, Owner/Director S3 Process
Pharmaceuticals

Education
The Institute of Directors   2009 — 2014
C Dir, F IoD

The Institute of Directors   2011 — 2011
Dip IoD

Institute of Directors   2009 — 2010
Certificate in Company Direction

Management Zentrum St Gallen   2004 — 2004
GEA Corporate Management

The Open University   1996 — 1998
Technology

Experience
S3 Process   April 2009 - Present
ISPE   2011 - January 2013
GEA Pharma Systems   March 1997 - January 2009
GEI Gallay   1997 - 1999
GEI Gallay   1997 - 1999
Glatt   1989 - 1997

Skills
Business Planning, Process Development, Pharmaceutical Industry, Manufacturing, Negotiation, Pharmaceuticals, Executive Management, International Sales, Business Strategy, Sales Management, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Process Simulation, Validation, Start-ups, Strategy, Project Management, Recruiting, Technology Transfer, Management, Strategic Planning, Business Development, Process Engineering, B2B, Change Management, Team Building

Steve Bottomley

Guildford, United Kingdom
sudaqo
Newspapers

Education
The Open University   2008 — 2012
MSc EDM (Open), Environmental Decision Making

Bath Spa University   2009 — 2010
IEM MSc Core Module, IEMA Associate Membership Programme (IEM MSc Core Module)

The Open University   2003 — 2007
BSc Open (hons) First Class, Mathematics, Systems Practice, Innovation

Institute for Direct Marketing   2002 — 2003
Diploma, Direct and Interactive Marketing

The Institute of Directors   1997 — 1999
Diploma, Company Direction

Experience
sudaqo   June 2015 - Present
News UK   February 2015 - June 2015
News UK   November 2011 - February 2015
News International   August 2009 - November 2011
ITV plc   February 2004 - October 2008
Access to Audiences Ltd   February 1999 - October 2003
Granada Media   1996 - October 1998
Granada Media   1994 - 1996
London Weekend Television (LWT)   1984 - 1994
Bristol and West Building Society   January 1982 - January 1984

Skills
Management, Strategy, Forecasting, Account Management, E-commerce, Business Intelligence, Leadership, Advertising, Business Development, Performance Reporting, Business Strategy, Systems Practice, Analytics, Digital Marketing, Business Operations..., SEO, Digital Media, Operations Management, Strategic Partnerships, CRM, Direct Marketing, Sales, Sales Operations, Business Analytics, Sales Management, Marketing

Steve Colwill

Wells, Somerset, United Kingdom
Director International Defence & Aerospace Business Consultancy
Defense & Space

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

Alliance Manchester Business School   1997 — 1998
Advanced Business Studies, Business

RAF Career 1970 to 1996   1970 — 1996

Graduate of the Joint Services Defence College   1986 — 1987
Defence Studies, Advanced Business Studies

Morecambe Grammar

Experience
Cold Spring Consultancy Ltd   December 2011 - Present
Thales   June 2010 - December 2011
Thales   June 2008 - July 2010
Thales   June 2006 - June 2008
Thales Air Operations   2002 - 2006
Thales Defence Information Systems   January 1998 - January 2002
Racal Thorn Wells   1996 - 1998
Royal Air Force   1970 - 1996

Skills
Defense, Proposal Writing, New Business Development, Engineering Management, Aircraft, Avionics, Air Force, Security Clearance, MOD, Radar, Key Account Management, Management, C4I, Defence, Aerospace, Operational Planning, Business Development, International Marketing, Aviation, System Design, Security Management, Navy, Intelligence, Government, Military, Electronics, Project Planning, Systems Engineering, Earned Value Management, Program Management, Security, Configuration Management, Ministry Of Defence, Command, International Sales, Military Operations, Information Assurance, Requirements Management

Steve Edgell

Swansea, United Kingdom
Director, Cycle Solutions the Cycle to Work Scheme. Chairman of the Cycle To Work Alliance
Health, Wellness and Fitness

Education
Institute of Leadership and Management   2011 — 2011
ILM Level 7 Award in Executive Management

The Institute of Directors   2006 — 2007
Certificate in Company Direction

University of Wales, Swansea   1992 — 1995
BSc Econ (Hons), Economics

Experience
Wheelies Direct Cycle Solutions   2005 - Present
Wheelies Direct   1995 - 2009

Skills
B2B, Change Management, Business Planning, CRM, Business Strategy, Event Management, Sales Management, New Business Development, Management, Marketing Strategy, Retail, Marketing Communications, Customer Service, Start-ups, Negotiation, Account Management, Key Account Management, Business Development

Steve Malone C Dir, CIH CM

Warrington, United Kingdom
Managing Director
Public Policy

Education
The Institute of Directors   2012 — 2014
Chartered Director

De Montfort University   2008 — 2011
MSc, Housing

Staffordshire University   1989 — 1992
BA (Hons), Geography and Economics

Experience
Inprova Group   August 2008 - Present
3M   January 2008 - August 2008
Thomson Learning   January 2007 - December 2007
A4e   April 2004 - December 2006
Iron Mountain Records Management   2001 - 2004
AAH Pharmaceuticals Ltd   1992 - 2001

Skills
Procurement, Outsourcing, strategic direction, Public Sector, Stakeholder Management, complex stakeholder..., Strategy Development, Team Leadership, Private Sector, Business Strategy, Supply Chain Management, Business Development, Negotiation, Change Management, Strategic Planning, Business Planning, Strategy, Building Alliances, Government

Steve McDonald

United Kingdom
Owner / Director at SURELIFT (UK) Ltd & Plant Shifters (Scotland) Ltd
Logistics and Supply Chain

Education
Peterhead Academy

Oxford Cambridge and RSA (OCR)   2014 — 2014
Certificate of Professional Competence (Road Haulage)

Banff & Buchan College   1990 — 1993
Higher National Diploma, Computing

Cranfield University - Cranfield School of Management   2001 — 2001
Senior Management Leadership Programme

The Institute of Directors   2012 — 2012

Common Purpose Matrix   2009 — 2010
Leadership Programme

Experience
SURELIFT (UK) Ltd   April 2014 - Present
Plant Shifters (Scotland) Ltd   February 2013 - Present
GCSS Limited   February 2013 - Present
GCSS Limited   December 2014 - December 2014
GCSS Limited   January 2014 - January 2014
Peterson - onepeterson.com   June 2010 - June 2013
Peterson - onepeterson.com   October 2012 - November 2012
Peterson - onepeterson.com   June 2011 - August 2011
Peterson - onepeterson.com   November 2008 - June 2010
Montgomery Transport Group   June 2006 - November 2008

Skills
Contract Negotiation, Freight, Ocean, New Business Development, Offshore Drilling, Logistics Management, Freight Forwarding, Business Process..., Petroleum, Strategic Sourcing, Budgets, 3PL, International Shipping, Supply Chain, International Business, Supervisory Skills, Supply Chain..., Ports, Management, Supply, Purchasing, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Transportation, Transportation..., Warehousing, Contract Management, Air Freight, Logistics, Operations Management, Import, Materials Management, International Logistics, Team Leadership, Supply Chain Management, Business Planning, Change Management, Warehouse Management, Procurement, Shipping, Key Account Management, Business Strategy, Management Consulting, Sourcing, ERP, Negotiation, Project Management, Customs Regulations, Maritime, Strategy

Steve Murdoch

Langport, Somerset, United Kingdom
Director and Owner at Wagg Consultants Ltd
Management Consulting

Education
Coventry University   1987 — 1990
BEng (Hons)

The Institute of Directors
Diploma

Experience
Wagg Consultants Ltd   November 2005 - Present
Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust   May 2010 - Present
Technology Strategy Board   September 2011 - Present
Cornwall Development Company   January 2010 - April 2010
Cornwall Council - Newquay Airport Development Team   January 2009 - January 2010
Cornwall Council - Newquay Airport Transition Project   January 2008 - December 2009
SELEX Sistemi Integrati   August 2006 - December 2007
Thales Air Operations   September 2003 - October 2005
Aerosystems International   January 1992 - January 2003
Aerosystems International   January 1998 - January 2000

Skills
Procurement, Aerospace, Outsourcing, Leadership, PRINCE2, Strategic Planning, Software Development, Operations Management, Defence, Governance, Policy, Analysis, Strategy, Integration, Private Sector, Business Analysis, Project Delivery, Military, Contract Management, Sustainability, Budgets, Business Transformation, New Business Development

Steven Parker

London, United Kingdom
Head of Consulting, EMEA at Experian
Financial Services

Education
Academy of Executive Coaching
Executive Coaching Certificate (accredited by International Coach Federation)

The Institute of Directors   2007 — 2013
Chartered Director

INSEAD   1989 — 1989
MBA (Distinction), Business Administration

ifs University College   1981 — 1988
Chartered Associateship

University of Oxford   1977 — 1981
MA (Hons), French & Philosophy - Magdalen College

Experience
Experian   September 2014 - Present
The Shaftesbury Partnership Ltd   January 2014 - September 2014
Visa Inc.   November 2009 - December 2013
Visa   June 2006 - November 2009
The Royal Bank of Scotland   September 2004 - June 2006
Standard Chartered Bank   March 2004 - September 2004
Standard Chartered Bank   January 2001 - March 2004
Standard Chartered Bank   January 1997 - January 2001
InterContinental Hotels Group   July 1994 - December 1996
InterContinental Hotels Group   January 1993 - July 1994

Skills
Financial Services, Retail, Corporate Communications, Strategic Partnerships, Business Planning, Lobbying, Analytics, Credit Cards, Pricing, Business Development, Mobile Payments, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Marketing Communications, Strategy, Market Research, Change Management, Banking, Leadership, Payments, Governance, Sponsorship, CRM, Product Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Management, Recruiting, Team Leadership, Emerging Markets, Product Development, Segmentation, Integrated Marketing, Digital Marketing, Portfolio Management, Marketing, Management Consulting, Product Management, Project Management, E-commerce

Stuart Middleton

Sandiway, Cheshire, United Kingdom
Managing Director at Aquacut Limited
Building Materials

Education
The Institute of Directors   2005 — 2006
Diploma in Company Direction, Strategy, sales & marketing, finance, people motivation

Heriot-Watt University   1980 — 1981
MSc, International Banking and Finance

Experience
Aquacut Limited   March 2013 - Present
Stuart Middleton Consultancy   2007 - March 2012
IAA-Advisory   2010 - 2010
HBOS plc   2002 - 2007
HBOSplc   2002 - 2007
Bank of Scotland   1973 - 2007

Skills
Leadership, Risk Management, New Business Development, Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Strategy, Management Consulting, Private Equity, Business Development, Mergers, Management, Start-ups, Business Planning, Financial Services, Finance, Restructuring, Change Management

Sue Nelson MBA, FIoD

Wye, Kent, United Kingdom
CEO at Breakthrough Funding, Fellow of the Institute of Directors, Author of The Definitive Guide to R&D Tax Credits
Information Technology and Services

Education
The Institute of Directors
Fellow

Staffordshire University   1992 — 1995
MBA, Corporate and Marketing Strategy

The Royal Society of Arts
Fellow

University College for the Creative Arts at Canterbury, Epsom, Farnham, Maidstone and Rochester
B.A. (Honours), Design

Experience
Breakthrough Funding   March 2015 - Present
RIFT Research & Development   2011 - 2015
Department for Communities and Local Government   2006 - 2012
Cow Marketing   January 2008 - December 2011
NWFF   2005 - 2006
ENCAMS   2000 - 2005
Barclays   1997 - 2000
Staffordshire University For Business   1994 - 1997
Unveristy College for the Creative Arts   1988 - 1993
Good Relations   1984 - 1987

Skills
Risk Assessment, Strategic Planning, Strategic Communications, Copywriting, Public Sector, R&D funding, Digital Strategy, Strategy, Management, Marketing Strategy, Government, Marketing Communications, Project Management, Commercial Management, Budgets, Sustainability, Project Planning, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Planning, Corporate Communications, Direct Marketing, Capital Allowances, Community Engagement, SME sector, Business Development, Event Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Social Marketing, Marketing, Fundraising, Local Government

Susie Sanderson

London, United Kingdom
Dentist, DentoLegal Adviser and NonExecutive Director
Health, Wellness and Fitness

Education
Cardiff University Law School   2011 — 2013
LLM, Legal Aspects of Medical Practice

The Institute of Directors   2008 — 2008
Diploma in Company Direction

University of Liverpool   1971 — 1975
BDS, Dentistry

Experience
Dental Protection   September 2012 - Present
British Dental Association   July 2012 - Present
Council of European Dentists   2010 - Present
Shirley Glasstone Hughes Trust   January 2006 - Present
British Dental Association Trust   February 2000 - Present
General Dental Practitioner   January 1976 - September 2012
British Dental Association   March 2006 - June 2012
Woodseats Dental Care   August 1976 - December 2010

Skills
Treatment, Clinical Research, Oral Surgery, Public Speaking, Dentistry, Research, Healthcare

Suzanne Davies

United Kingdom
Non Executive Director Morspan Construction Ltd
Hospital & Health Care

Education
The Institute of Directors   2015 — 2015
Role of the Director and the Board

UWE   2012 — 2012
Advanced certificate in Executive Coaching, Coaching

Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd   1998 — 2000
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General

Cardiff School of Podiatry   1986 — 1989
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Podaitry

King Henry VIII School Abergavenny   1979 — 1986

Experience
Morspan Construction Ltd   May 2015 - Present
Nuffield Health   January 2014 - Present
Nuffield Health   2007 - 2015
Nuffield Health   November 2007 - January 2014
Vale LHB   2003 - November 2007
Cardiff & Vale NHS Trust   2001 - 2003
North Glamorgan NHS Trust   1989 - 2003

Skills
Organizational..., Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Governance, Clinical Research, Non-profit Leadership, Non-Executive Director, Healthcare, Stakeholder Management, Business Planning, Commissioning, Organizational Behavior, Leadership, Executive Coaching, Organizational..., Marketing Strategy, Hospitals, Strategy, Change Management, Healthcare Management, Budget Monitoring, Management, Strategic Planning, Performance Management, Salesforce.com, Coaching

Suzanne McDonald

Ireland
Group Chief Information Officer Mater Private Healthcare Group
Hospital & Health Care

Education
Trinity College Dublin
B.Sc.

The Institute of Directors   2009 — 2010
Chartered Director Programme

Royal College of Surgeons Ireland

Trinity College, Dublin
Dip.Business.Analysis

Experience
Mater Private Healthcare Group   July 2014 - Present
GOAL Ireland   April 2013 - Present
Institute of Technology   September 2010 - March 2015
European Medicines Agency (EMA)   September 2011 - July 2014
Irish Medicines Board / HPRA   2005 - July 2014
Irish Medicines Board   2000 - 2005
National Drugs Advisory Board   1993 - 1996
Racal Chubb   1990 - 1993

Suzy Brain England OBE C Dir

Bradford, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Board Chair, experienced NonExecuive, Mentor, Chartered Director, Counsellor, Board advisor, Consultant
Professional Training & Coaching

Education
The Institute of Directors   2000 — 2011
Diploma in Company Direction, Chartered Director

Parklands Girls High School, Leeds   1968 — 1975
A levels and O levels, English Language and Literature; German; History.

Experience
Cloud Talking   May 2012 - Present
Barnsley NHS Hospital Foundation Trust   January 2012 - Present
Derwent Living   June 2010 - Present
Mentoring   February 2004 - Present
Institute of Directors   2000 - Present
Avanta   January 2006 - June 2014
Berneslai Homes   2007 - January 2014
VOICE UK   September 2011 - September 2012
Community Health Partnerships   2004 - 2011
Connexions West Yorkshire   2004 - 2009

Skills
Project Planning, Policy, Social Enterprise, Workshop Facilitation, Organizational..., Risk Management, Governance, Government, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Leadership, Team Leadership, Third Sector, Restructuring, Leadership, Culture Change, Emotional Intelligence, Team Building, Public Sector, Leadership Development, Business Transformation, Local Government, Performance Improvement, NLP, Private Sector, Strategy, Stakeholder Engagement, Community Engagement, Non-Executive Director, Management Development, Training, Charities, Funding, Personal Development, Training Delivery, Staff Development, Strategic Planning, Business Coaching, Management, Business Strategy, Program Management, Employee Engagement, Performance Management, Executive Coaching, Executive Development, Bid Writing, Social Housing, Management Consulting, Psychometrics, Change Management, Coaching

Suzy Gunn

Peterborough, United Kingdom
Operations Director at Active IQ
Health, Wellness and Fitness

Education
The Institute of Directors

The Institute of Directors

Experience
Active IQ   April 2013 - Present
Active IQ   April 2008 - April 2013
Active IQ   November 2006 - March 2008
VT Group plc   April 2004 - October 2006

Skills
New Business Development, Lifestyle, Business Strategy, Leadership, Customer Relations, Nutrition, Account Management, Management, Staff Development, Strategy, Training, Wellness, Sports, Sales Management, Coaching, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Quality Assurance, Operations Management, Performance Management, Microsoft Office, Team Leadership, Fitness Training, Public Speaking, Business Development, Team Building, Team Management, Customer Service, Fitness, Leadership Development, Personal Training, Strength Training

Teresa Cullen

Nottingham, United Kingdom
Chief Executive at Transform Training Ltd
Nonprofit Organization Management

Education
The Institute of Directors
Diploma in Company Direction, Third Sector Management

Experience
Transform Training Ltd   March 2014 - Present
Young Potential   June 2000 - February 2014
Youth at Risk   1995 - 1999
Queens Medical Centre University Hospital Nottingham   1992 - 1996
North Nottinghamshire Health Authority   1990 - 1992
Nacro   1988 - 1990

Skills
Event Management, Fundraising, Team Building, Management, Program Management, Charities, Strategic Planning, Social Enterprise, Third Sector, Workshop Facilitation, Personal Development, Change Management, Organizational..., Nonprofits, Leadership Development, Community Development, Public Sector, Team Leadership, Public Speaking, Social Entrepreneurship, Project Management

Thomas Gere

London, United Kingdom
Entrepreneur and investor
Internet

Education
The Institute of Directors   2011 — 2012
Cert IoD. Certificate in Company Direction, towards Chartered Director, Strategy, Marketing, Finance, Leadership

Fudan University   2004 — 2005
ICES, Mandarin Chinese (Shanghai, China)

University Leonard de Vinci (Paris, France)   1996 — 2000
Bachelor's degree, Business and engineering

University of Brighton   1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Science (BSc), European Business with Technology

St Martin de France   1992 — 1996
Baccalaureate, Litterature & Philosophy with Political Science

Experience
Maadly Inc   2015 - Present
Gleamsy Ltd   2014 - Present
AGYPLAS (AGP)   May 2006 - Present
AGYL LTD   2005 - Present
Esol Systems   August 2007 - October 2008
Proporta   2002 - 2004
Xerox   2000 - 2003
Xerox   1998 - 1998
Xerox   1997 - 1998

Skills
Corporate Finance, IT Service Management, Entrepreneur, Strategic Planning, International Trade, Marketing Strategy, Investments, Private Equity, Management, Entrepreneurship, Mobile Devices, Mobile Strategy, Business Strategy, Business Planning, Business Development, IT Strategy, E-commerce, Software Implementation, Angel Investing, Due Diligence, Purchasing, Strategy, International Business, Analysis, New Business Development, Retail, Disaster Recovery, Fundraising, Start-up, Sales Management, e-comm, Product Development, Mobile Marketing, Start-ups

Tom Cocklin

Ascot, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Centre Director at Stanmore Business & Innovation Centre
Facilities Services

Education
The Institute of Directors   1996 — 1997
Diploma in Company Direction

Experience
Stanmore BIC   October 2012 - Present
Templewood Group   October 2011 - October 2012
Comet Consulting Limited   November 2007 - May 2012
Fasset   January 2005 - November 2007

Skills
Service Delivery, Strategy, Training, Performance Management, Team Building, Account Management, Start-ups, Strategic Planning, Contract Negotiation, PFI, Negotiation, Facilities Management, Outsourcing, Business Strategy, FM, Sales Management, Change Management, Contract Management, Business Planning, Program Management, New Business Development, Sales, Strategic Consulting, Management, Operations Management, Tender Preparation

Tom Glynn CFA, FCA, CIFD, Dip IoD

Ireland
Act as both Executive Director and Independent Non Executive Director on regulated alternative invesment funds.
Investment Management

Education
The Institute of Directors   2014 — 2015
IoD Diploma in Company Direction

Institute of Banking
Certified Investment Fund Director

CFA Ireland
CFA, Investments and Securities

Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland   1984 — 1989
FCA - Fellow of Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland, Accounting

Colaiste Seosaimh, Glenamaddy Co Galway   1978 — 1984

Experience
KB Associates   September 2014 - Present
TNS Capital   May 2014 - Present
Irish Life Investment Managers   May 2000 - April 2014
Citigroup   February 1994 - April 2000
KPMG   October 1990 - February 1994
Touche Ross   September 1985 - April 1990

Skills
Financial Statement..., Asset Management, Investment Strategies, Pensions, Portfolio Management, Mutual Funds, Financial Services, Alternative Investments, Equity Research Analysis, Valuation, Equities, Hedge Funds

Tom Trainor

Ireland
Chief Executive, Marketing Institute of Ireland
Marketing and Advertising

Education
Harvard Business School
ODYSSEY Executive Development Program

University College Dublin
Diploma in Corporate Governance

The Institute of Directors
Diploma in Company Direction

University College Dublin
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

University of Limerick
Master's Degree, MA in Irish Traditional Music, First Class Honours

Alliance Française
Diplôme d'études en langue française, Langue Française, Niveau B2

University of Ulster
B.A. (HONS.), Gaeilge, Français

Experience
Marketing Institute of Ireland   November 2005 - Present
Trintech Technologies   2002 - 2004
Kindle Banking Systems   2001 - 2002
Cambridge Technology Partners   1999 - 2001

Skills
Business Strategy, Leadership, Marketing Communications, Change Management, Reputation Management, Management, Team Building, Digital Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Marketing Strategy, Corporate Governance, Strategic Communications, New Business Development, Marketing, Strategic Planning

Tony Bratt

Oxford, United Kingdom
at ABB Pharma Support Ltd.
Pharmaceuticals

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

University of Sussex   1982 — 1985
BSc (Hons), Chemistry

King Edward VI Grammar School

Experience
ABB Pharma Support Ltd.   October 2010 - Present
BioMarin Europe Ltd   November 2008 - September 2010
Ashbourne Pharmaceuticals Ltd   April 2008 - October 2008
ALTANA Pharma A Nycomed Company   December 2002 - March 2008
Elan Biopharma Europe   June 1998 - September 2002
Rhone-Poulenc Rorer   June 1997 - June 1998
Novo Nordisk A/S   August 1996 - June 1997
Novo Nordisk UK   March 1987 - August 1996
Leo Laboratories Ltd   July 1985 - February 1987

Skills
Commercialization, Portfolio Management, Medical Devices, Pharmaceutical Sales, Biopharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Cross-functional Team..., Lifesciences, Market Access, Pharmaceutical Industry

Tony Brookes

Leicester, United Kingdom
Seeking a New Challenge
Telecommunications

Education
University of Leicester   1979 — 1982
DMS, Diploma of Management

University of Nottingham   1975 — 1978
BA Hons, Archaeology & History Joint Honours, 2:1

The Institute of Directors
M.IoD

Experience
BT   January 2009 - April 2015
British Telecom   December 2005 - December 2008
Independent Consultant   September 2005 - December 2005
Virgin Business Solutions   January 2003 - September 2005
Virgin Mobile   November 2000 - January 2003
BT   1990 - 2000
BT   1990 - 2000

Skills
Strategy, Wireless, Outsourcing, Broadband, New Business Development, Telecommunications, Managed Services, Business Transformation, Strategic Partnerships, VoIP, Project Planning, Business Development, Mobile Devices, Management

Tony Curry

Leeds, United Kingdom
IT Director at Northumbria University
Higher Education

Education
The Institute of Directors   2006 — 2007
Chartered Director

Leeds Beckett University
Diploma in Company Direction, : Strategy, Accounting, Marketing, Employee Relations, The Board Room, Company Law etc

Experience
Northumbria University   October 2012 - Present
A4e   July 2010 - October 2012
NHS Trust   January 2010 - June 2010
Finacial Services Company   2001 - 2009
PricewaterhouseCoopers   April 1987 - September 2001
British Gas North Eastern - Leeds   1985 - 1987
Hepworth Computer Services - Next plc   1984 - 1985
James Martin Associates   1982 - 1984
Royal trust Corporation of Canada - Toronto   1982 - 1982
Fiberglas Canada Inc. Toronto   1981 - 1982

Skills
Governance, Project Delivery, Commercial Management, Program Management, Budget, IT Strategy, Stakeholder Management, Business Intelligence, Business Process..., Leadership, IT Risk Management, Due Diligence, IT Governance, Business Transformation, Change Management, Financial Services, Project Management, Insurance, Data Warehousing, Pharmaceuticals, Management, IT Service Management

Tony Dean

Guilden Morden, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Senior Director, Business Development at SynteractHCR
Pharmaceuticals

Education
Royal Society of Biology
CBiol, MRSB, Applied Biology

University of Hertfordshire   1979 — 1983
BSc Hons, Applied Biology

The Institute of Directors
MIoD

Experience
SynteractHCR   June 2014 - Present
Retroscreen Virology   November 2013 - May 2014
PSI CRO AG   July 2012 - December 2013
Harrison Clinical Research, now SynteractHCR   May 2010 - July 2012
Pharm-Olam International   November 2005 - April 2010
Inveresk Research   May 2004 - November 2005
Datatrial   January 2003 - April 2004
Statwood   April 1999 - December 2002
MDS Harris   January 1998 - April 1999
PPD   1992 - 1998

Skills
ICH-GCP, EDC, Management of..., CTMS, Clinical Research, GCP, Lifesciences, Clinical Trials, Project Management, Strategic Sourcing, Life Sciences, Drug Development, Pharmaceutical Industry, Clinical Monitoring, Procurement Outsourcing, Cross Functional Team..., Contract Negotiation, Management, Medical Research, New Business Development, CRO, Outsourcing, Value Based Selling, Clinical Trial..., Clinical Operations, Clinical Pharmacology, Therapeutic Areas, Business Development, Value Propositions, Clinical Development, Contract Management

Tony Dilks

London, United Kingdom
Senior Partner, Balance Partnership
Facilities Services

Education
The Institute of Directors   2008 — 2011

Ashridge Business School

SFX College

The Institute of Directors

Experience
Balance Partnership   1997 - Present
Sodexo   1991 - 1997

Skills
Account Management, Management, Operations Management, Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, Property Management, Change Management, Facilities Management, Business Planning, Procurement, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Negotiation, New Business Development, Team Building, Budgets, Real Estate

Tony Hodson

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Business adviser, coach, mentor, trainer & Non Executive Director
Management Consulting

Education
The Institute of Directors   2004 — 2004
The Role of Company Chairman

Cranfield University - Cranfield School of Management   2003 — 2003
Non-Executive Directors Programme

Experience
HODSON ASSOCIATES   June 1985 - Present
Beamish Museum   March 2006 - February 2012
Ringtons Ltd   2003 - 2006
Ringtons Ltd   1997 - 2006
Peter's Cathedral Bakers Ltd   1998 - 2001
Dale Carnegie Training (North East)   June 1988 - May 1996
Keith Pattinson Estate Agents Ltd   1990 - 1993
Dale Carnegie Training   1984 - 1988

Skills
Business Coaching, Psychology, Leadership, Management Consulting, New Business Development, Employee Training, Team Management, Team Leadership, Selling Skills, Start-ups, Public Speaking, Leadership Development, Customer Service, Change Management, Project Planning, Career Development, Coaching, Team Building, Business Strategy, Management, Personal Development, Organizational..., Sales Process, Recruiting, Analysis, Presentation Coaching, Sales Management, Executive Management, Entrepreneurship, Personality Profiles, Staff Development, Selling, Executive Coaching, Culture Change, Mentoring, Performance Management, Sales, Management Development, Account Management, Business Planning, Presentation Skills..., Business Transformation, Budgets, Sports Development, Negotiation, Psychometrics

Tony Kearns

Manchester, United Kingdom
Strategy and Operations Director, Rail, Transit & Aviation at Parsons Brinckerhoff
Civil Engineering

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

Experience
Parsons Brinckerhoff   May 2013 - Present
AECOM   October 2011 - April 2013
AECOM   August 2010 - October 2011
Tritech Rail Limited   December 1998 - August 2010
ITS   October 1996 - November 1998
Northern Track Renewals and Fastline   February 1995 - October 1996
British Rail and Northern Track Renewals   January 1993 - February 1995
British Rail   June 1992 - January 1993

Skills
Rail Safety, Strategy, Technical Leadership, Rail, Infrastructure Projects, Strategic Leadership, Earthworks, Project Engineering, Freight, Business Analysis, Project Delivery, Contract Management, Business Strategy, Railway, Cost Management, Contract Law, Board of Director..., Transportation, Financial Reporting, Business Planning, Highways, Heavy Rail, Strategic Financial..., Engineering Management, Commercial Management, Metro, Permanent Way, Executive Management, Procurement, New Business Development, Infrastructure, Design Management, Railway Systems, Civil Engineering

Tony Shepherd

Sandy, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Head of Priory and County Priory Group Affairs at Priory of England and the Islands of The Order of St John
Nonprofit Organization Management

Education
The Institute of Directors   2002 — 2003
Chartered Director, Company Directorship

Garnett College, London University   1980 — 1982
Cert.Ed, Adult Education

West Cheshire School of Nursing   1971 — 1974
RN, Mental Health Nursing

Experience
Priory of England and the Islands of The Order of St John   October 2013 - Present
Inspire Management Associates Ltd   June 2010 - October 2013
Safer London Foundation, London   February 2005 - June 2010
Thurrock Council   August 2004 - February 2005
Regard Partnership, London   June 2003 - August 2004
Penrose Housing Association   May 2002 - June 2003
New Bridge Foundation   January 1997 - May 2002

Skills
Coaching, Team Leadership, Management Consulting, Mergers, Community Engagement, Problem Solving, Governance, Executive Coaching, Consultancy, Non-profits, Program Management, Order of Chivalry..., Stakeholder Engagement, Team Building, Financial Management, Business Planning, Negotiation, Employee Relations, New Business Development, Event Management, Volunteer Management, Engagement, Mentoring, Service Delivery, Strategy Development, Health, Performance Improvement, Contract Negotiation, Private Sector, Start-ups, Organizational Change, Change Management, Contract Management, Business Strategy, Strategic Planning, Performance Management, Budgeting, Restructuring, Charities, Operations Management, Fundraising, Interim Management, Public Sector, Ceremonial and honours..., Organizational..., Leadership Development, Public Speaking, Strategy, Commissioning, Stakeholder Management

Vernon Barker

United Kingdom
O.B.E. for services to the Rail Industry
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

Education
The Institute of Directors
Diploma in Company Direction

The University of Stirling   1978 — 1982
Bachelor’s Degree, Accounting, Honours: 2 (i)

University of Massachusetts, Amherst   1980 — 1981
Bachelor’s Degree, Accounting

Itchen College   1976 — 1978

Experience
First Group Rail Division   September 2011 - 2015
First Group   1999 - 2015
First Transpennine Express   July 2003 - September 2011
First North Western   March 1999 - July 2003

Skills
Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Transportation, Contract Management, Operations Management, Project Planning, Change Management, Business Strategy

Veronique Bouchet

London, United Kingdom
Founder Novudel Associates, NonExecutive Director Stevenage Bioscience Catalyst and International Biotechnology Trust
Pharmaceuticals

Education
The Institute of Directors   2011 — 2011
Diploma in Company Direction (Distinction)

Coaching Academy UK   2004 — 2006
Coaching Diploma, Distinction

INSEAD   1994 — 1994
MBA, Business

St Bartholomew's Hospital Medical School   1977 — 1983
MB BS, Medicine

University College London, U. of London   1979 — 1980
Bsc, Psychology

Experience
Stevenage Bioscience Catalyst   May 2012 - Present
International Biotechnology Trust   September 2009 - Present
Novudel Associates   2011 - Present
TSB Biomedical Catalyst Major Awards Committee   March 2014 - Present
Breast Cancer Now   May 2011 - Present
Queen Mary, University of London   January 2012 - Present

Skills
R&D, Biopharmaceuticals, Lifesciences, Strategy, Clinical Development, Leadership, Medical Devices, Restructuring, Clinical Research, Neuroscience, Competitive Analysis, Mergers, M&A experience, Due Diligence, Marketing and..., Drug Discovery, Oncology, Clinical Trials, Executive Management, Pharmaceutics, Start-ups, Venture Capital, Business Planning, Commercialization, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Planning, Investments, Consulting, Corporate Development, Product Management, Licensing, Drug Development, Business Strategy, Private Equity, Technology Transfer, Biotechnology, Mergers & Acquisitions, Strategic Communications, Healthcare, Coaching, Life Sciences, Business Development, Finance, Pharmaceutical Industry

Victoria Muir

London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Global Head of Investor Relations at BlueBay Asset Management LLP; Director at Invesco Perpetual Select Trust plc
Investment Management

Education
Imperial College London   1992 — 1993
Master of Science (MS), Plant Pathology/Phytopathology

Royal Holloway, U. of London   1989 — 1992
Bachelor of Science (BS), Botany/Plant Biology, 2.1

The Institute of Directors   2013 — 2014
Chartered Director

The Institute of Directors   2013 — 2013
Diploma in Company Direction

The Institute of Directors   2008 — 2009
Certificate in Company Direction

SFA Registered Futures and Options Representative   1998 — 1998

SFA Registered Securities Representative   1995 — 1995

Eothen School   1980 — 1989

Experience
Invesco Perpetual Select Trust plc   July 2015 - Present
BlueBay Asset Management   July 2014 - Present
Institute of Directors   July 2014 - Present
Royal London Unit Trust Managers Ltd   August 2009 - June 2014
Royal London Pooled Pensions Company Ltd   August 2009 - June 2014
Royal London Asset Management   January 2005 - June 2014
Royal London Group Pension Scheme Trustee Ltd   May 2012 - May 2014
Royal London Asset Management   December 2009 - December 2012
Royal London Asset Management   January 2002 - December 2004
Legg Mason Investments plc   January 2001 - December 2001

Skills
Financial Services, Hedge Funds, Pensions, Board of Directors, People Skills, Maintaining Strong..., Management, Wealth Management, Sales Management, Retail Sales, Product Management, Investment Trusts, Investments, Team Leadership, Institutional..., Asset Management, Governance, Marketing, Communication, Portfolio Management, Strategy

Wayne D J Rabin

Birmingham, United Kingdom
Senior strategic marketing consultant and specialist in integrated communications
Marketing and Advertising

Education
The Open University   2010 — 2012
MBA

The Chartered Institute of Marketing   1986 — 1987
Diploma

The Institute of Directors

Experience
OutofTheFire Creative Business Management   November 2008 - Present
Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit   May 2014 - June 2015
NHS Central Eastern Commissioning Support Unit   December 2013 - May 2014
Surrey & Sussex NHS Commissioning Support Unit   March 2013 - September 2013
NHS Commissioning Support South and NHS West Hampshire Clinical Commissioning Group   November 2012 - February 2013
Coventry & Warwickshire Partnership Trust   February 2012 - November 2012
Royal Bank of Scotland group   January 2011 - December 2011
NHS Institute for Innovation and Improvement and Department of Health   February 2010 - December 2010
Sandwell Primary Care Trust   September 2009 - January 2010
NHS Information Centre   November 2008 - September 2009

Skills
Budget Management, Strategic Communications, Public Relations, Online Advertising, B2B, Social Networking, Stakeholder Management, Advertising, Strategy Development, Online Marketing, Business Strategy, Creative Direction, Copywriting, Brand Management, Strategy, Team Leadership, Sponsorship, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Internal Communications, Reputation Management, B2C, Marketing Management, Event Management, Newsletters, International Marketing, Brand Development, Market Planning, Coaching, Direct Marketing, SEO, Culture Change, Change Management, Media Relations, Customer Engagement, B2B Marketing, Corporate Communications, Customer Acquisition, Brand Awareness, Strategic Thinking, Customer Experience, Marketing, Crisis Communications, Campaign Management, Digital Marketing, Team Management, Marketing Strategy, > Brand strategy -..., Product Marketing, Marketing Communications

Wesley Hunt

London, United Kingdom
Luxury Goods & Jewelry

Education
The Institute of Directors   2013 — 2014

University of Cambridge   1997 — 1998
Postgraduate

University of Nottingham   1994 — 1997
BEng (Hons)

Experience
De Beers Forevermark   January 2013 - Present
De Beers Forevermark   November 2008 - December 2012
De Beers Group Global Marketing Division   April 2008 - November 2008
De Beers Group - Global Marketing Division   November 2005 - April 2008
De Beers Group Manufacturing Division   November 2004 - November 2005
De Beers Group Diamond Development Division   January 2004 - November 2004
De Beers Group Diamond Development Division   March 2002 - January 2004
De Beers Group Diamond Development Division   September 2000 - February 2002

Skills
Performance Management, Leadership, Business Strategy, Mining, Mergers & Acquisitions, Change Management, Business Process..., Luxury Goods, Gold, Project Planning, Operations Management, Management, Diamonds, Project Management, Sales, Strategy, Management Consulting

William Bryan

Fazeley, Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Managing Director at Drayton Manor Park Limited
Leisure, Travel & Tourism

Education
Birmingham College of Food   1990 — 1992
Catering

Wylde Green College   1982 — 1989

The Institute of Directors

The Institute of Directors

University of Warwick - Warwick Business School

University of Warwick - Warwick Business School

University of Warwick - Warwick Business School

Experience
Drayton Manor Park Limited   April 2013 - Present
Drayton Manor Park   September 1989 - April 2013
Walt Disney World   September 1992 - September 1993
Bellewaerde Park Belgium   August 1991 - September 1991

Skills
Business Planning, Restaurants, Negotiation, Theme Parks, Account Management, Project Planning, Food & Beverage, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Budgets, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, Team Building, Hotel Management, Leisure, Tourism, Management, Corporate Events, Hotels, Catering, Event Management, Business Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Retail, Social Media, Food, Public Relations, Event Planning, Marketing Communications, Operations Management, New Business Development, Hospitality Industry, Hospitality Management, Hospitality, Online Advertising

Willie O'Reilly

Ireland
RTÉ Group Commercial Director
Broadcast Media

Education
The Institute of Directors
Chartered Director, Governance

UCD
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Geography

Experience
RTE   January 2012 - Present
Radio Ireland T/A Today FM   June 1999 - December 2011
Health Services Executive (HSE)   June 2008 - December 2010

Skills
Marketing Strategy, Media Relations, Brand Development, Corporate Communications, New Business Development, Online Marketing, Social Media, Media Buying, Radio Producing, Sponsorship, Marketing, Event Management, Digital Media, Digital Strategy, Mobile Marketing, Account Management, Email Marketing, Online Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Communications, Business Strategy, Digital Marketing

Wojciech Gorzen

Salisbury, United Kingdom
Operations Director at BV dairy
Dairy

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

Reaseheath College   2011 — 2012
Professional Certificate in Dairy Technology

Military University of Technology   2005 — 2005
Postgraduate studies, Logistic Management in Enterprise

University of Finance and Management (Warsaw)   2004 — 2005
Postgraduate studies, MBA

Technical University of Gdansk   1997 — 2002
MSc, Biotechnology

Experience
BV dairy   April 2014 - Present
BV dairy   April 2013 - Present
BV dairy   December 2007 - Present
Unilever   April 2004 - December 2006
Unilever   April 2002 - April 2004

Skills
Food Safety, Food Processing, Food Industry, Food Technology, Production Planning, Quality System, Quality Management, Food, GMP, Food Manufacturing, HACCP, Continuous Improvement, FMCG, Dairy, Ingredients, Operational Excellence, Dairy Products, Food Science, TPM

Yvonne Traynor

Ireland
Director of Regulatory Affairs at Kerry
Chemicals

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

University of Ulster   2006 — 2007
MSc, Executive Leadership

Dublin Business School   1999 — 2000
CDipAF, Finance & Accounting

Trinity College Dublin   1984 — 1989
PhD, Chemistry, Transdermal drug delivery

University College Dublin   1980 — 1983
BSc, Science

Experience
Kerry   March 2015 - Present
Henkel   2011 - 2014
Henkel   May 2009 - October 2010
Henkel   October 2002 - April 2009
Henkel Corp.   1999 - 2002
Henkel Ireland   1995 - 1999
Henkel Corp.   November 1991 - September 1995
Riyadh Al Kharj Hospital   1989 - 1991

Skills
Manufacturing, Polymers, Regulatory Compliance, R&D, Business Strategy, Regulatory Affairs, Quality System, Non-Executive Director, Cross-functional Team..., Coatings, Six Sigma, Strategy, Product Development, Change Management, Adhesives, Quality Auditing, Continuous Improvement

helen young

United Kingdom
Executive Director of Nursing and Midwifery at Birmingham Womens NHS Foundation Trust
Hospital & Health Care

Education
Florence Nightingale Leadership Scholar
Post Graduate Diploma in leadership

Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government
Executive Development and Education Programme, Women in Power

The Institute of Directors
Chartered Director

Institute of Education London University
Master of Education (MEd)

University of the West of England
Post Grad Cert Education

The University of Manchester
Diploma in Health Services Management

The University of Manchester
Bachelor of Science (BSc), BSc Hons Nursing Sciences

Westminster Hospital Wolfson School of Nursing
Registered Nurse and Diploma in Nursing

Brigidine Convent Boarding School for Girls
7 O levels and 3A levels

Experience
Birmingham Womens NHS Foundation Trust   2012 - Present

Skills
Healthcare Information..., Clinical Research, Policy, Healthcare, Change Management, Nursing, Strategic Planning, Performance Improvement, Healthcare Management, Public Health, Patient Safety, Hospitals, Performance Management, Leadership