Brendan Downes is a professional in their field. They is proficient in German. Colleagues describe them as "Brendan is an incredibly committed and forward-thinking leader with a diverse skillset, ranging from procurement to organisational development. His expertise in risk management is invaluable, ensuring that issues are quickly addressed and communicated to stakeholders. While he was my manager at South Somerset District Council, he provided structure and a focus on deliverables during a challenging time. His methodological approach helped progress our workstreams in support of the wider People, Performance and Change strategy. At the same time, he created an environment where personal development was at the forefront. He helped me develop new skills and trusted me with new challenges, leading to improvement in my productivity and opening up new areas of interest to me. I am lucky to have worked with a manager who’s not only interested in the organisation’s success but also in his employees’ professional growth which is why I would highly recommend Brendan as an asset to any organisation." and "I worked with Brendan at Siemens for a few years around 2010. Brendan was my Line Manager and a superb one at that! He has been one of the most influential people in my career - he not only helped develop my procurement & commercial skills but also softer skills such as stakeholder management. Brendan has brilliant communication skills - he is comfortable working at all levels across organisations. A genuine team player, I would recommend Brendan to any future employer, he would be a great asset. My only regret is we didn't work together long enough."