I am currently working with Oakwood International as an Associate Director - with offices in Dubai and UK with their newest International office on Sheikh Zayed Rd, Dubai.Oakwood offers professional qualifications in CIPD Level 3 and 5 in HR and L&D, ILM 3 & 5 in Leadership & Management and Coaching & Mentoring, & CIM Levels 4,6 & 7 - operating in 10 International locations for the last 15 years. I am a Member of the Chartered Management Institute (MCMI) and have extensive experience in Leadership Development, Change Management and L&D strategy.

Imparta builds business-critical capabilities. They cover a wide range of skill areas, with particular focus on sales effectiveness, business acumen and custom training solutions. They work with some of the world's leading organisations including GE, HP, Cisco, Abbey National, BAE Systems, O2 and offer an integrated, "best of breed" approach that combines diagnostic tools, intensive workshops, advanced computer-based simulations, and effective reinforcement. With a Global reach client workshops are delivered in many countries and languagesHead of Workshop DevelopmentStrategic role identifying new opportunities for workshop development to enable us to stay at the leading edge in sales force effectiveness/strategy and marketingStrategically reviewing Sales Academy approach enabling behavioural change and increase effectiveness in Sales Forces and Sales Managers capabilitiesClose strategic interaction with key clients

The BOC Group Plc – is a global industrial gases. They serve two million customers in 50 countries and employ 30,000 people. They supply compressed and bulk gases, chemicals and equipment.European Head of Training & Development (as part of an HR Services Model)Provided strategic direction for the professional development of c. 6000 employees within the UK and rest of EuropeResponsible for Global Management Development curriculum as part of Global Peer Group. Personally implemented Global Front Line manager Programme including all e-learning elementsDeveloped the People Development strategy to achieve economies of scale, cost optimisation, and innovative development strategiesImplemented a new, global, management development competency model at 5 levels to support Company strategy, also delivering international consistency in performance measurementManaged the Organisational Management Review (succession planning) process for 4 lines of business through review meetings with Senior Managers & Directors of each businessInternal consultant to the businesses identifying people development solutions to meet business needsOutsourced relationships with third party training providers, ensuring they met the cost and service targetsCertified ‘Change Agent’. Facilitated senior level workshops on all aspects of change managementDeveloped European management development strategy, resulting in retention improvements and increased capability Designed and developed Diversity ProgrammeDeveloped in conjunction with Ashridge Management College a programme for high potential/fast track middle/senior mangers

Xansa – is an outsourcing and technology company with 6,800 employees. Committed to delivering guaranteed business outcomes through a combination of technology and process expertise. The services they provide are Business and Technology Consulting, IT Implementation, IT Outsourcing and Business Process Outsourcing.Senior ConsultantOperated as Organisational Development, Change and Management Development Consultant at a variety of ‘blue chip’ organisationsLed significant international change and people development projects with corporate clients including British American Tobacco, British Airways, and Mapeley plcProvided leadership and management to a variety of project teams to ensure successful delivery of objectivesSuccessfully built strong relationships with business partners to ensure that project outcomes were aligned and owned by the business

Lloyds TSB - is a leading UK-based financial services group. Its businesses provide a wide range of banking and financial services in the UK and overseas with 67,000 employees. Senior ConsultantLed the integration of all senior management roles from Lloyds and TSB into the new Lloyds TSB structure. (This was considered to be the largest and most important change management projects within Lloyds TSB)Designed and developed senior management development programmes to support the integrationCo-authored Lloyds TSB’s internet based (e-learning) training which included training modules such as effective report writing, understanding competencies etc., applicable to all staffUndertook training needs analysis for Business Development Consultants within Lloyds TSB. Formulated a development programme to meet the needs identified