Guy has spent over 30 years in the Creative and Digital industry and has gained business skills and experience working with many private companies. His career has taken him to the highest level of technical and operational management at ITV and Granada Television. He led the technology stream for the BBC, developing the operational and technology vision that is now MediaCity UK in Salford. He has worked with technology manufacturers assisting businesses to grow by gaining efficiencies through technological change and re-organisation. Royal Television Society award winner for outstanding achievement in the use of technology and for excellence in training.
Richard completed a student apprenticeship and degree course in engineering, leading to a career working in and managing growing businesses in South America, Africa and the UK. He moved into business support in 2002 as a Business Adviser and later an Adviser Manager before setting up Altamira (Yorkshire) Ltd in 2009 and becoming one of the three founder directors of CDI Alliance in 2011. He specialises in business strategy and change management, working predominantly in the manufacturing, creative and digital sectors, identifying the causes of poor performance and facilitating the development and implementation of strategies that lead to renewed, profitable growth.
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.
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Jeanette Allen is a qualified auditor with over 25 years of public sector audit experience. She has extensive experience in risk management and delivering internal and external audit services to the NHS and local government. She carries out financial and non-financial reviews, ensuring systems and controls operate as required by management.
After 6 years as Operations Director of a rapidly expanding manufacturing/engineering business John returned to management consultancy to share his wide ranging commercial experience and entrepreneurial skills. He is an effective strategic thinker, who knows how to ensure that strategic objectives convert in to goals that in turn drive sustainable business growth.
A practical approach to value adding processes requiring continuously improving resource utilisation applying 20 years high pressure industrial experience and 15 years as an independent consultant. Used to being accountable for cross-functional teams in multi-site configurations across disparate businesses, disciplines and markets. Able to find the solution to the enterprise “capacity to meet demand” issues looking always to seek out cash and reduce cost through the optimisation of resources – hence tending towards “LEAN”.
After 13 years providing high quality business consultancy to the cultural, creative & digital industries across the UK, Europe and over 20 other countries, Keith began to specialise in helping businesses and organisations of all kinds manage ‘Change’ via creativity & innovation. An experienced executive coach, mentor and group facilitator, he has also helped secure over £40 million of investment into the UK knowledge sector, is a leading light behind the Africa I am (Aiam Partnership) & has become a strong advocate of commercial growth through the Enterprise 2.0 processes.
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.
A former Head of Department in international trade with a proven track record of delivering outstanding performance in working with both the public and private sector. Insightful business leader skilled in driving continuous improvement in challenging customer focussed environments. Confident and resourceful Senior Manager with strategic strength, vision and commitment to succeed in a partnership and team environment. Experienced and skilled in managing funded projects; leading and directing a team; strategic planning, decision making and problem solving.
Specialties: Extensive knowledge and contacts in international trade, delivery of training in international trade subjects, international market and industry research, export/import documentation, EU funded contract management, international trade procedures
Niche expertise in digital engagement, project management, digital transformation and digital experience optimisation. Recognised international expert in citizen centric technology. Fraser has been involved in high profile digital transformation projects for over 10 years. He delivered a future state analysis for Balfour Beatty and helped them move a number of legacy systems to the cloud, creating over £1m in savings. His speciality is improving digital experiences and he has recently worked with the Chinese State Council in Beijing to revamp their online service for engaging citizens with draft legislation. He is currently working on a social listening project for the European Commission which uses social media insights to inform policy development (http://deeplinkingyouth.eu).
I run TigerNash Ltd, where I specialise in helping businesses grow through the practical application of the tools of marketing. At TigerNash, I work mainly with creative and digital (CDI) businesses, helping them to overcome the barriers that are getting in the way of their success. My aim is to be a useful partner in the development of your business – not just another business adviser or marketing consultant.
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.
Penny is a qualified coach, mentor and trainer, she has delivered many workshops and 1:1 training. She has business, management and administration experience, having spent many years working in tourism and passenger transport, managing /supervising teams and dealing with the public/customers.
She is a musician, song writer and performer in the Yorkshire music scene. A member of ILM -Institute of Leadership & Management, Equity and Musicians Union
An experienced professional bringing a strategic approach to the use of marketing to deliver profitable growth. Key strengths are
• Strategic Marketing Planning
• Search Engine Optimisation
• Social Media Marketing
• Email Marketing
• Paid Advertising
• Straight forward marketing advice
Work cross sector and take the holistic view of marketing’s impact across the company.
• Strategic Marketing Planning
• Search Engine Optimisation
• Social Media Marketing
• Email Marketing
• Paid Advertising
• Straight forward marketing advice
Work cross sector and take the holistic view of marketing’s impact across the company.
Andy has been working in digital for two decades and has completed more than 200 interactive projects in that time for brands such as Vodafone, Intel, National Army Museum and many more.
He has established a reputation for taking projects from concept to launch and has experience of a wide array of creative and technical disciplines. His business, New Moon Studios, was started in 2008 and in the last ten years have worked across game design, multi-user environments, computer vision, virtual reality and augmented reality and smart cities technology. Andy specialises in making new and emerging technologies work for enterprise, cutting through jargon and focussing on pragmatic solutions to real world problems.
He has established a reputation for taking projects from concept to launch and has experience of a wide array of creative and technical disciplines. His business, New Moon Studios, was started in 2008 and in the last ten years have worked across game design, multi-user environments, computer vision, virtual reality and augmented reality and smart cities technology. Andy specialises in making new and emerging technologies work for enterprise, cutting through jargon and focussing on pragmatic solutions to real world problems.
20+ years of experience honing relationship building skills and an ability to work effectively in a change environment. Specialising in HR and asset finance, but core to both are values that include high integrity, attention to detail and a pragmatic ‘can do’ attitude. Experience in financial services, technology and retail sectors working with a wide range of SMEs. A fluent German speaker and have worked internationally across EMEA.
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.
DipM MCIM Chartered Marketer, I have worked in communications and business development for over 15 years, managing marketing operations, events and social media across tourism, construction, technology and professional services. With a passion for both traditional marketing and social media, my company Doo was created to act as a marketing partner for businesses without the marketing resource, too busy to do it themselves.
Jo is the owner of an advisory led accountancy practice who solve real problems and needs for their clients. Understanding that clients want more from their Accountant than an end of year history lesson, Jo has created a business model which looks to satisfy many more of the needs of SME businesses than just submitting tax returns. Jo spent 20 years working in big Blue Chip FMCG businesses, supporting decision making and improving profitability, so bringing these skills to SME businesses was a logical step. Many small and medium sized businesses lack clarity around their financials, so Jo spend a lot of her time building business plans, management reporting systems and cash flow projections with business owners. Jo is also a professional trainer and one of only 13 trainers who are contracted to provide Quickbooks certification training to Accountants in the UK. She also trains business owners in how to get the best out of Cloud Accounting.
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.
Julia is an experienced Business & Finance Consultant with a demonstrated history of working in the management consulting industry. Skilled in Business Planning, Commercial Lending, Banking, Commercial Banking, Credit Risk and Business Development. She is passionate about helping businesses find the funding and support they need and she has the skills and experience to find and package funding requests to secure a positive decision taking the headache and hassle away from business owners.