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NORMAN WILSON - PRACTICE PRINCIPAL
Norman spent many years in commercial management in manufacturing and contracting. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Business Consulting with nineteen years consultancy experience, during which he has worked with alarge number of small businesses in awide range of industries. He as developed business Growth Clubs with Don Pearson.
Norman has helped companies implement ISO9000, and BRC with performance improvement; select and implement systems (ICT); Business Continuity plans and develops Business Strategies including helping with implementation.
Norman spent many years in commercial management in manufacturing and contracting. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Business Consulting with nineteen years consultancy experience, during which he has worked with alarge number of small businesses in awide range of industries. He as developed business Growth Clubs with Don Pearson.
Norman has helped companies implement ISO9000, and BRC with performance improvement; select and implement systems (ICT); Business Continuity plans and develops Business Strategies including helping with implementation.
DON PEARSON - PRACTICE PRINCIPAL
Don is a business graduate with a marketing and accountancy background. He has extensive experience in the food related sector and spent several years with a US owned food packaging company.
Don's knowledge and experience with HR practice, people management, strategic and financial management is relevant to the needs of the food industry who can benefit from support, facilitation or assistance in specific areas, in order to make their business run smoothly and efficiently.
Don is a business graduate with a marketing and accountancy background. He has extensive experience in the food related sector and spent several years with a US owned food packaging company.
Don's knowledge and experience with HR practice, people management, strategic and financial management is relevant to the needs of the food industry who can benefit from support, facilitation or assistance in specific areas, in order to make their business run smoothly and efficiently.
STEVE PALMER - PRACTICE PRINCIPAL
Experienced Operations and Technical Manager/Director and professional process engineer (BSc.(Eng) 1st Honours), Six Sigma Master Black Belt, with twenty years experience. Steve is also a Member of the Institute of Operations Management.
His key skills include business and service improvement (using Six Sigma and lean methodologies), project management, complex problem solving, health, safety, and environmental management including IPPC, with experience in both blue chip and SME companies.
Experienced Operations and Technical Manager/Director and professional process engineer (BSc.(Eng) 1st Honours), Six Sigma Master Black Belt, with twenty years experience. Steve is also a Member of the Institute of Operations Management.
His key skills include business and service improvement (using Six Sigma and lean methodologies), project management, complex problem solving, health, safety, and environmental management including IPPC, with experience in both blue chip and SME companies.
TIM LEE - PRACTICE PRINCIPAL
Specialises in Marketing and Market Analysis, Business Planning, Quality and HR consultancy services for small and medium-sized businesses, focusing on manufacturing, service and communications industries. A Public Sector/not for profit Division has also been successfully developed.
Specialises in Marketing and Market Analysis, Business Planning, Quality and HR consultancy services for small and medium-sized businesses, focusing on manufacturing, service and communications industries. A Public Sector/not for profit Division has also been successfully developed.
JULIAN BLACKMORE
Julian is an internationally-experienced business improvement specialist with a proven record of achievement in a broad range of sectors including the printing industry and professional services.
Able to identify and analyse problems quickly, then develop cost-effective and practical solutions, Julian is an effective thinker and innovator offering 'hands-on' involvement.
An experienced professional with proven ability to:
Julian is an internationally-experienced business improvement specialist with a proven record of achievement in a broad range of sectors including the printing industry and professional services.
Able to identify and analyse problems quickly, then develop cost-effective and practical solutions, Julian is an effective thinker and innovator offering 'hands-on' involvement.
An experienced professional with proven ability to:
- Use leading-edge thinking in practical ways
- Deliver real, measurable results
- Operate effectively from boardroom to shop floor
- Communicate, inspire and influence
MARTIN BONSER
Martin joined the team at WLP in 2001, having previously worked as a business adviser with Business Link since 1997. Before that, he was Senior Manager in West Norfolk with NatWest Bank with whom he had worked for almost 33 years.
An experienced senior manager who has been involved in industry with Business Planning and staff development issues and achieved considerable success. An experienced trainer - particularly staff appraisals and development programmes.
Martin joined the team at WLP in 2001, having previously worked as a business adviser with Business Link since 1997. Before that, he was Senior Manager in West Norfolk with NatWest Bank with whom he had worked for almost 33 years.
An experienced senior manager who has been involved in industry with Business Planning and staff development issues and achieved considerable success. An experienced trainer - particularly staff appraisals and development programmes.
LEE SPEIGHT
Lee has strong commercial and organisational development experience, and has supported the growth and development of a diverse range of organisations, from local authorities and the police service, to manufacturing companies and businesses serving the charity sector.
He moved to consultancy, from a career as a Director / General Manager, responsible for the successful turnaround and development of both SME’s and subsidiaries of multi-national companies. He is pragmatic and analytical with good interpersonal and communication skills, and has a particular interest in:-
Sales / Income Generation Development
Organisational Development - process development & performance improvement through ‘Lean Organisation’ philosophies. Skills transfer by coaching and mentoring client’s staff.
As a member of the steering group, Lee was involved in the start up of the professional services networking organisation ‘Pro-South Yorkshire’, and is a business mentor for the Prince’s Trust.
PETER COOK
Peter has fifteen years experience helping clients to improve efficiency, revenue and profitability and the prior twenty years as director / general management in small, medium and international organisations.
Client assistance includes key business activities such as:
Peter has fifteen years experience helping clients to improve efficiency, revenue and profitability and the prior twenty years as director / general management in small, medium and international organisations.
Client assistance includes key business activities such as:
- Business controls - Financial and Management Information systems
- Business Strategy Planning and implementation support
- Marketing and Sales
- Quality Management Systems - ISO 9001:2000 and Total Quality Management
- Information Security Management Systems - BS7799 - 2:2002 / ISO 17799
- Business Continuity Management
- ICT systems, software applications, e-Commerce and Internet
AILSA WIGGANS
A consultant with high levels of energy and enthusiasm, focused, innovative, creative and forward thinking. Highly effective interpersonal and communications skills with a facilitative style; flexible and pragmatic; a determination to maintain and enhance high personal standards.
Ailsa has managed and trained staff and managers and is experienced in the development, strategy and legislative requirements necessary to these role.
A consultant with high levels of energy and enthusiasm, focused, innovative, creative and forward thinking. Highly effective interpersonal and communications skills with a facilitative style; flexible and pragmatic; a determination to maintain and enhance high personal standards.
Ailsa has managed and trained staff and managers and is experienced in the development, strategy and legislative requirements necessary to these role.
FIONA BEATTY
Fiona aims to be an integral part of helping a Company to flourish and fulfil its full potential by driving the marketing and sales using her talent, experience and knowledge gained within the last twenty years.
She has company vision, drive, motivation and is results focused. She has a proven track record in what can be achieved to make you successful.
Fiona aims to be an integral part of helping a Company to flourish and fulfil its full potential by driving the marketing and sales using her talent, experience and knowledge gained within the last twenty years.
She has company vision, drive, motivation and is results focused. She has a proven track record in what can be achieved to make you successful.
PAUL FIELDHOUSE
Following an early sales and marketing career with Reckitt & Colman and Beechams, Paul joined Hillsdown Holdings, as Chief Executive of their UK Chilled Foods Group, being responsible for developing a significant business in the marketing and manufacture of chilled convenience foods to the UK multiples, foodservice and export markets.
A former Chairman of the CFA (Chilled Foods Association) and member of the FDF (Food and Drink Federation) External Relations Committee, Paul dealt with business, consumer groups and government, and has a wealth of food industry experience and senior level contacts. Paul specialises in strategy, business development and sales and marketing. Client work covers private sector, SMEs and public agencies.
Following an early sales and marketing career with Reckitt & Colman and Beechams, Paul joined Hillsdown Holdings, as Chief Executive of their UK Chilled Foods Group, being responsible for developing a significant business in the marketing and manufacture of chilled convenience foods to the UK multiples, foodservice and export markets.
A former Chairman of the CFA (Chilled Foods Association) and member of the FDF (Food and Drink Federation) External Relations Committee, Paul dealt with business, consumer groups and government, and has a wealth of food industry experience and senior level contacts. Paul specialises in strategy, business development and sales and marketing. Client work covers private sector, SMEs and public agencies.
ROD LEE
Rod provides specialist support covering the full range of professional human resources and personnel practice to clients including:
Rod provides specialist support covering the full range of professional human resources and personnel practice to clients including:
- Development of strategic policy and practice
- Designing and developing of systems and procedures
- Executive recruitment and selection
- Employment law and practice
- Training and development
ALASTAIR INSKIP
Alastair is a Specialist Health & Safety and Environmental Practitioner with extensive experience gained within Manufacturing.
Alastair helps large companies and SMEs develop and implement management systems that will assist them achieve certification OHSAS 18001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9000. He has particular expertise in the food industry including hygiene, HACCP and business continuity.
As a Specialist in Health & Safety Management, Alastair also provides support to organisations which include; Health & Safety Advice, Training, Risk Assessment, Accident Investigation and Auditing.
Alastair is a Specialist Health & Safety and Environmental Practitioner with extensive experience gained within Manufacturing.
Alastair helps large companies and SMEs develop and implement management systems that will assist them achieve certification OHSAS 18001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9000. He has particular expertise in the food industry including hygiene, HACCP and business continuity.
As a Specialist in Health & Safety Management, Alastair also provides support to organisations which include; Health & Safety Advice, Training, Risk Assessment, Accident Investigation and Auditing.
GARRY SHAYES
Experienced senior manager, change consultant and performance coach with over 30 years experience in the NHS and international experience in directing change programmes.
His key skills include service reviews and service improvement, programme management, project management, individual and group performance coaching, facilitating change workshop / team development events, training in improvement techniques, mediation and providing interim senior management cover.
Experienced senior manager, change consultant and performance coach with over 30 years experience in the NHS and international experience in directing change programmes.
His key skills include service reviews and service improvement, programme management, project management, individual and group performance coaching, facilitating change workshop / team development events, training in improvement techniques, mediation and providing interim senior management cover.