- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
NORMAN WILSON - DIRECTOR
Norman has spent many years in commercial management in manufacturing and contracting. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Business Consulting with over twenty years consultancy experience, during which he has worked with a large number of small businesses in a wide range of industries on strategy and funding. He developed Business Growth Clubs with Don Pearson.
Norman helps companies develop Business Strategies including helping with implementation. He also helps companies implement ISO9001, and BRC with performance improvement; select and implement systems (ICT) and Business Continuity plans.
Norman has spent many years in commercial management in manufacturing and contracting. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Business Consulting with over twenty years consultancy experience, during which he has worked with a large number of small businesses in a wide range of industries on strategy and funding. He developed Business Growth Clubs with Don Pearson.
Norman helps companies develop Business Strategies including helping with implementation. He also helps companies implement ISO9001, and BRC with performance improvement; select and implement systems (ICT) and Business Continuity plans.
DON PEARSON - DIRECTOR
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 - DIRECTOR
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.
BRIAN TOLSON
Brian is an experienced customer focused, commercially aware General manager with a sales/marketing/business development bias and international experience. He has spent all of his working life in engineering related businesses and has a proven track record in helping SME’s develop and grow their Companies and people. He has a strong belief in the benefits of process re engineering and is a certified Hammer and Co Process Master as well as 6 Sigma and Oliver Wight Class A experience. He is able to help businesses not only develop strategy but deliver results through his personal leadership and implementation skills.
Brian’s other major area of interest is leadership and people development where he has built several engaged, aligned, highly motivated teams to deliver consistently outstanding results. He is trained to and used to mentoring senior executives and managers and understands the benefits that this can bring to SME’s.
Brian is an experienced customer focused, commercially aware General manager with a sales/marketing/business development bias and international experience. He has spent all of his working life in engineering related businesses and has a proven track record in helping SME’s develop and grow their Companies and people. He has a strong belief in the benefits of process re engineering and is a certified Hammer and Co Process Master as well as 6 Sigma and Oliver Wight Class A experience. He is able to help businesses not only develop strategy but deliver results through his personal leadership and implementation skills.
Brian’s other major area of interest is leadership and people development where he has built several engaged, aligned, highly motivated teams to deliver consistently outstanding results. He is trained to and used to mentoring senior executives and managers and understands the benefits that this can bring to SME’s.
DAVID GRANT
David joined WLP having spent the previous 36 years in the banking sector, most recently as a Senior Manager with NatWest in Norfolk.
With an analytical and collaborative approach, David has gained considerable experience in financial and business planning across a wide spectrum of businesses that includes sourcing lines of funding.
David joined WLP having spent the previous 36 years in the banking sector, most recently as a Senior Manager with NatWest in Norfolk.
With an analytical and collaborative approach, David has gained considerable experience in financial and business planning across a wide spectrum of businesses that includes sourcing lines of funding.
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.
PAUL FIELDHOUSE
Paul’s earlier corporate career was spent in sales & marketing, before progressing into general management within the food & drink sector. His last role for Hillsdown Holdings Plc was Chief Executive of their UK Chilled Foods Group. Before joining WLP in 2001 he also led and ran the MBI of a private equity backed food business supplying the foodservice sector & major airlines.
Paul’s earlier corporate career was spent in sales & marketing, before progressing into general management within the food & drink sector. His last role for Hillsdown Holdings Plc was Chief Executive of their UK Chilled Foods Group. Before joining WLP in 2001 he also led and ran the MBI of a private equity backed food business supplying the foodservice sector & major airlines.
Today Paul works closely with business owners, boards and managers. He helps his clients by leading and delivering business growth through effective business planning and successful sales & marketing strategies.
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 9001. 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 9001. 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.
.