Our Team of Consultants
Helping board members and senior executives make their next move
Tim Kemp
I am, first and foremost, an experienced, commercially focussed businessman. I have many years experience of helping senior individuals who are making strategic career decisions; people leaving their organization, joining a new one, securing an external board appointment or being prepared for succession.
My first career was in HR leadership with multi-national technology companies including Unisys where I was European VP. I moved into management consultancy with PwC where I became a partner leading the Organisational Change practice. I was an Executive Search partner with Korn Ferry where I focussed on the HR and Professional Services markets. Most recently I have specialised in outplacement and coaching with a leading international career consulting firm.
James Macmillan
With thirty years of business experience, the last seven of which have been spent working directly as an Executive Coach and Executive Outplacement Consultant where I have provided bespoke support to Senior Managers and Directors (inc Marketing, MD’s, Operations and Finance Directors) from a broad range of sectors including Financial Services, Banking, Insurance, Pharmaceutical, IT and Technology.
Prior to making the transition into coaching and outplacement I was a senior portfolio manager and managing director with the largest global asset management firm, leading teams and interacting daily with the top management teams of global listed businesses.
In addition to working as an Executive Outplacement Coach I am also engaged as a NED by two local charitable organisations, the MK Parks Trust, where I chair the commercial subsidiary and Grand Union Housing Group, where I am a member of the Audit & Risk Committee.
My extensive business background combined with my experience as a NED and Executive Outplacement Coach allows me to put myself in the shoes of the Executives that I support and understand the challenges that they face when securing their next career move. By drawing upon my personal experience as an MD I am able to provide guidance and direction which enables individuals to secure their desired career objectives albeit another permanent opportunity, NED, portfolio career or setting up a business.
Linda Spencer
Moving on from a job is a fantastic time to take stock of where you are and to make some bold decisions in shaping your work and your life. I’m a senior coach who loves working with people in change and transition. I am passionate about helping people be the best they can be. I will help you find creative solutions and the courage to take the next step. Whether that is employment, entrepreneurship or something else, I’m with you.
With a background in international automotive procurement, including 9 years at BMW’s headquarters in Germany, I’ve managed in times of crisis and plenty, led onsite and virtual teams and worked across cultures. With an MA in Coaching and Mentoring Practice and accredited at PCC level by the International Coach Federation, I’ve published academic research and coached hundreds of clients in a wide range of industries. I’ve set up and run two small businesses and am equally fascinated by both the corporate and the entrepreneurial world.
John Hannides
I am a highly effective Outplacement specialist, I have over 25 years’ experience delivering Director level outplacement and career development support to ‘Global Fortune 500’ companies; across a broad range of sectors including Asset management, Financial services, Technology, Consumer, Pharmaceutical and Oil/Gas sectors. I have a formidable reputation among the Executive community for my impressive coaching, performance and outstanding results.
I spent many years as a Headhunter where I launched, built and sold multi-million-pound enterprises in Executive search before making the transition into Outplacement and Career development. This enables me to bring a unique advantage; with a blend of commercial acumen and in-depth market knowledge.
Ian McCalla
I have over 15 years’ experience delivering outplacement services to individuals up to and including senior executive from both international corporations and SME’s spanning a broad range of sectors including Financial Services, Legal, Manufacturing, IT, Oil/Gas, Telecoms and Engineering. My focus is on successfully moving people from where they currently are in their career to a better situation, with the maximum effectiveness and minimum stress and strain. Clients are frequently surprised and impressed by how much they have been able to ‘step up’ in their career with the coaching and guidance I have provided.
Joe Lawless
I am a commercially minded, highly effective Executive Career Development and Outplacement specialist, benefiting from more than 25 years’ Senior Executive business experience with a FTSE100 organisation. I have an accomplished track record of providing business leaders and senior individuals in both blue chip companies and SME’s with Senior Executive Outplacement Coaching and Career Guidance.
As a Senior Outplacement Coach, Non-Executive Director and with a background as a Senior Executive, my reputation throughout my career has been built on many trusted business relationships with a wide range of CEO’s, MD’s, Directors and Business owners. My extensive experience teamed with a deep understanding of the Executive world make me an impressive peer level adviser and excellent sounding board.