Stuart has an extensive portfolio of business skills and experience that has been gained over the past 30 years working in both private sector and public sector organisations and running his own businesses. He has gained a wide knowledge base through a varied career in some of the top global technology companies and in economic development in the public sector in the following areas – account & financial management, sales & marketing, product & project management, training & team management.

A practical hands-on operations consultant to value adding processes that require continuously improving resource utilisation applying skills developed during a twenty year employed career in high pressure environments and fifteen years as an independent consultant. Used to controlling with full accountability, cross-functional teams in multi-site configurations. Often running teams in disparate businesses, disciplines and markets; deploying teamwork with a clearly developed mentor capability deriving much job satisfaction from the motivation of people. Able to find the solution to the enterprise “capacity to meet demand” issues in the detail of the actions, interactions and communication systems of value adding activity looking always to seek out cash and reduce cost through the optimisation of resources hence tending towards “LEAN”.

A business growth specialist with an extensive skill-set in Tech Sector Growth and Development, Smart Cities & Future Cities, Knowledge Transfer, Trade and Investment Development and Management Consultancy. A background in the Creative and Digital industries that has widened to encompass many other technology and innovation led sectors, niches and business markets. Working with businesses, economic development organisations and Universites in client cities and regions in the UK, Europe, USA and Canada to support partnerships, programme strategy/management/delivery of growth initiatives and business support programmes in the technology innovation sectors.

It looks like I planned to get into Digital Marketing with a BSc Computer Science & MSc in Marketing. But I was drawn into this fascinating world & have been loving it for the past 17 years. I’ve worked for a major Blue Chip corporate on the client’s side, for two award-winning digital agencies & one family business. I was delighted to present at Brighton SEO at the majestic Brighton Dome, The Technology for Marketing & Advertising (TfM&A) conference at Earls Court & at various locations for the MDDA. I launched Digitangle in 2012. I have the pleasure of working with some great PR, marketing & web design agencies, where I consult, train or deliver to fill the gap between the technical, marketing & human world.

I am MD of The White Room which provides training and training technologies for all companies working in or with digital media. From short-courses and Apprenticeships to large business change programmes and e-learning, we work with business to provide effective and measurable business improvement. We are currently working with the IPA to drive Creative Pioneers Apprenticeships with the aim to created over 100 new Apprentice opportunities in the Advertising, Marketing, Creative and Digital Industries.

David has become an influential commentator and valued consultant in the world of e-learning and learning technologies. He is joint author of several research papers including the highly acclaimed 2009 and 2010 Learning Light reports on theUKe-learning market. His strong business background both in the public and private sector gives him a leading edge when working with a wide range of clients to provide independent and impartial advice on the use of e-learning and learning technologies to improve business performance.

A business innovation and growth specialist working in multicultural and fast growing business environments. Result oriented with strong entrepreneurial drive, I help achieve growth through innovation and possess a deep knowledge of how to develop and execute business plans and align activities to the vision and strategy of organisations. A motivational and inspirational leader with expertise in mentoring, coaching high-performance teams and empowering individuals to fulfill their potential. A Horizon 2020 SME coach working with incubators and universities across UK and India.

Malcolm worked for 10 years at Arts Council England in Yorkshire as Creative Industries Officer, leading on business support for creative and cultural businesses helping develop the creative economy. Having run his own businesses and also worked as a senior manager and chief officer in different local authorities, he has a wealth of policy, strategic, operational and business support experience most recently in the creative, cultural, digital and new media industries.

I lead the commercial operations and strategic development of FACT (Foundation for Art and Creative Technology) – the UK’s leading organisation for commissioning, exhibiting, promoting and supporting artists’ work and innovation in the fields of film, video, and new media.