Speciality: Sales & Operations                                                          Jim Thorpe

A tenacious disciplined individual experienced in managing multi site companies in fast moving competitive service industries. Entrepreneurial flair coupled with hands on management style focused on providing superior customer service, operational & sales solution’s to ensure robust profit growth.

With over twenty years management experience Patrick Chamberlain has built a detailed working knowledge of every aspect of the employment relationship, from recruitment to termination and everything in between. By focussing on a tight adherence to business strategy, Patrick has been able to deliver staffing solutions which are geared to both personal and company objectives. Patrick is also a trained mediator and experienced advocate in the Employment Tribunals.

With 20 years on the other side of the fence growing a small business into a successful group of companies Scott believes that communication skills are an essential part of sales management and development. His main area of expertise is in the development of sales along with the organisation and implementation of management and communication structures necessary to aid the process of growth in SME’s. An experienced trainer in man management, communication and business re-organisation he helps SME’s through the processes of growth, diversification and change management that can follow a successful sales campaign. His experience of running his own companies enables Scott to really understand the difficulties and emotive issues that face directors and company owners when strategic decisions need to be made.

Phil is a successful Marketer focused on cost-effectively developing existing and new profitable markets. He plans and manages all applicable marketing tactics appropriate to each individual client. Whole-business management and co-ordination for maximum effectiveness. Strategic planning and actual implementation for marketing and businesses overall.

Ralph has been presenting sound business advice for more than thirty years to SMEs and large corporates. As a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants he has gained an in depth knowledge of the business process and has put that to use as a board member and departmental head. His expertise has been used within environments ranging from family owned businesses to international groups in the retail, finance, industrial, consulting and commodities sectors. Specialising in reporting, systems, finance, treasury and regaining control. He has an impressive record of saving and recovering hard cash.

Mel is the main contact and co-ordinator for Home Counties Business Advisors. He has been working with SME's for over 18 years helping business turn round difficult (in some cases, almost hopeless) situations. Helped other fast growth companies avoid the pitfalls and dangers of such a strategy whilst keeping them on track to assist in achieving their goals and aims. Been able to assist business owners plan a successful exit or develop their business to suite their own aspirations, and assisted in the strategy of business owners being able to buy back a majority share in a business which they lost during a time of distress.

Associate Member

Michael Guile

Michael Guile has thirty years experience working in the international fund management industry in the City of London and has considerable experience in managing assets for pension funds, insurance companies, corporates and central banks in all of the world’s major financial markets.  Michael’s skills include evaluating global financial markets, structuring portfolios in order to maximise total returns within the clients risk parameters, writing reports and heading up regular meetings with clients. He has also played a leading role in formulating new business proposals, successfully presenting them to prospective clients and overseeing the implementation of agreed policy.  For the last nine years in his capacity as head of fixed income he was intricately involved with the successful day-to-day running of the company.

Harvey Roland

Harvey has spent thirty-five years working in the investment industry, based mostly in the City of London, and has worked for a Trust Bank, Stockbrokers and Investment Managers at a senior level.    During this time he has been involved in developing business, integrating merged organisations and contributing to strategy and the investment process. His job functions include sales to both institutional and private clients, fund management and managing client relationships.   Harvey has been instrumental in developing office systems and integrating organisations after merger.  He has experience of training and running workshops.