Alison Day: Indium
Alison has worked for Indium Corporation for over 25 years, initially in the quality department and more recently as Operations Manager. She is now responsible for Quality, Production, Logistics, Warehouse and Health, Safety and Environment. Indium Corporation is a global producer of solders and related materials and in the UK manufactures solder paste for high-end industries including automotive, medical and aerospace, supplying customers throughout Europe, Middle-East and Africa. Indium have expanded by buying a small company in Germany and Alison is also responsible for Operations there. Alison loves to keep fit and have fun at the same time by doing Zumba.
Andrea Millington: Preedy Glass
Preedy Glass is a family run business which was established in 1913. Andrea has extensive experience in HR, H&S, finance and internal operational processes, software etc. She excels at problem solving, planning and driving the change. Preedy Glass’s mission is to exceed clients expectations by mirroring quality products with outstanding customer service. Andrea’s love for nature, animals and helping others led her to become a service dogs trainer and also dog support to rescue services.
Alex Proctor: GSS Architecture
Alex is an Associate at GSS Architecture in their Harrogate studio. His professional experience to date has been varied, with a strong focus on secondary, and higher education, with some public sector and commercial work. He has delivered schemes of varying size, budget, and complexity, ranging from £150k to £10 million and above. Alex is a firm believer that collaboration is the key to achieving great architecture and that software such as Revit, which he has used in industry for over 12 years’, can only enhance this process.
Bhavika Nesbitt: Wilson Partners
Bhavika has experience and expertise in Corporation Tax Compliance, R&D Tax Credits, personal tax, due diligence, financial accounting and optimisation of financial processes and internal controls. She specialises in working closely with start-ups, particularly tech-based, from initial set-up, to funding, expansion, restructuring and much more.
Bridgette Cheetham-Jones - Train Together
Bridgette Cheetham-Jones is Head of Quality at Train Together Ltd. Through her own venture, Bridgette’s Educational Quality Services, she supports training providers, both established and aspiring, in developing robust quality assurance activities and strategies from the outset. With over 16 years’ experience gained as an independent consultant and within a FTSE 100 company, Bridgette offers trusted knowledge, skills, and expertise. Get in touch to discuss how she can help you.
Charles Dall'Omo - Train Together
Charles’ vision is to facilitate sustainable positive impact in the local communities in which he works and lives by enabling employers and individuals to develop skills and the confidence that will revolutionise their everyday lives and gain qualifications that recognise the excellence of the service they provide. The mission of Train Together is to develop a more employable and content workforce, to provide individuals with more opportunities, more confidence, and a deeper skills base. Ultimately, they are committed to the promotion of a more prosperous society for all.
Devrin Cakali - Boom Coms
Devrin Cakali has worked in the tech industry for many years. He began his career in 2005 as a Technical Director at ICC Networks. In 2020, Devrin moved to Boom Coms Limited, where he currently serves as the Chief Technology Officer.
Jakki Dean - Indium
Jakki is the Inside Sales and Business Services Manager for Indium Corporation’s European office, a company that manufactures advanced materials for the solar, thin film, semiconductor and electronics industries. With over 25 years of sales experience in the electronics industry, she has held roles in Inside Sales, Field Sales, and Sales Office Management, earning career progression through her performance. Jakki’s strengths lie in customer service, staff training, and improving departmental efficiencies. She also oversees finance, purchasing, and HR activities for Indium in Europe. In her spare time, Jakki is learning golf and competing in tournaments.
Julie Matira: CyberQ Group
Julie is an experienced cybersecurity professional, currently serving as SOC Manager and Cyber Security Technical Lead at CyberQ Group since November 2021. Prior to this, she was a Cyber Security Consultant at Verizon, where she honed her skills in security platforms, incident management, and threat intelligence. Julie has also held roles as a Network Security Analyst at Masergy, a Network Operations Engineer at DSM Manila LLC, and a Network Security Engineer at Smart Communications, Inc., developing extensive expertise in network monitoring and technical support. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering from Southern Luzon State University.
Lucy Pitt - UptakeAI
A dynamic leader and entrepreneur with expertise in business growth, product development, and marketing.
Lucy’s entrepreneurial spirit is fuelled by a passion for cultivating a learning culture within organisations. She champions the ethos that social learning and innovation are the bedrocks of sustained success – and she is excited to encourage curiosity and knowledge sharing with AI.
Lyndon Brown - TopCashback
Lyndon Brown is a Senior Manager specialising in Operations Systems and Process Design at TopCashback Limited, a leading cashback and rewards platform. In his role, he focuses on optimising operational systems and designing efficient processes to enhance the company’s performance.
Mark Pout - Maber
Mark Pout is the IT Manager at Maber Architects, where he brings his expertise in IT support and consultancy to the firm. A seasoned professional with a proven track record in the information technology sector, Mark’s skillset includes MacOS management, MDM, project management and implementation, customer support, professional audio, and Apple software. Beyond the world of tech, Mark is a husband and dad, a pro audio enthusiast, a keen ale appreciator, and passionate about health and wellbeing. He’s also a MotoGP fan and a devoted dog lover, with a soft spot for Dachshunds, Greyhounds, and indeed, all canine companions.
Matthew Roskams - Pyroban
Matt is the Operations Manager at Pyroban, the leading partner for explosion protection solutions in the global materials handling and oil and gas industries amongst others. Matt leads engineering, production, quality, and supply chain to drive efficiency and economies of scale. Recently promoted from Supply Chain Manager, Matt has taken on a broader leadership role, ensuring Pyroban meets the business strategy which includes ambitious growth targets. Known for his critical thinking and direct approach, Matt challenges assumptions to prevent blind spots and is passionate about driving continuous improvement and developing an inclusive culture within the operations team and wider organisation. Outside of work Matt is a keen mountain biker and loves to spend time with his family.
Michael Pace: ZCJ Consulting
Michael has over 30 years of commercial and procurement leadership experience across the NHS, retail and manufacturing sectors in the UK and North America. He was previously MD at NHS London Procurement Partnership and has also held key roles at NHS Supply Chain, Great Ormond Street and the NHS Purchasing and Supply Agency. Michael led e-auctions for blue chip organisations, including WalMart, while based in Chicago before returning to the UK. He now runs ZCJ Consulting Ltd, working in procurement and transformation roles and supporting HealthTech companies entering the health sector.
Nick Birtwistle: Boom Coms
Nick is an experienced leader with over 25 years in Telecoms across Consumer and Enterprise markets. He has developed and launched products in every customer segment, from consumer through to multi-national corporate. With 20+ years’ experience in Vodafone, leading teams of all sizes across direct and indirect channels. He formed a start-up in 2018 to disrupt the Telecoms market for SMEs. He has three daughters who keep him busy and a dog (female of course!). In his spare time he enjoys playing with new technology and mountain biking, even on cold wintery nights!
Nicola Clark - Train Together
Nicola is a highly experienced Head of Learning Support, specialising in apprenticeships, work-based training, and digital development. With a background in community and social services from Moulton College Northants, she has a strong track record of working with Levy-paying organisations, leading strategic projects, employer engagement, and neurodiverse learning initiatives. Nicola is passionate about education and training, believing that people are at the heart of every organisation’s success. Skilled in project management, problem-solving, and leadership, she thrives on delivering innovative solutions that drive growth and excellence.
Nikki Read - Train Together
Niki Read is an experienced Delivery Manager and Accountancy Specialist at Train Together Ltd, with expertise in management, accounting, and business training. A qualified assessor and tutor, she holds certifications in Assessing Vocational Achievement, Lifelong Learning, and Level 4 Lead IQA. Niki has extensive experience in assessing leadership and management competencies, delivering accounting and business qualifications, and supporting learners across the UK. With a positive and coaching-focused approach, she is dedicated to helping individuals reach their full potential. Her strong communication, planning, and organisational skills have consistently earned high learner satisfaction and success rates.
Richard Stone - Capula
Richard Stone is a digital operations expert, passionate about leveraging intelligent technologies and digital solutions to transform industrial processes. He specialises in creating ‘smart’ digital operations, driving digitalisation, optimisation, and streamlining for maximum efficiency. Richard’s expertise spans Digital Manufacturing, Smart Factory IoT, Industry 4.0, MES, OEE, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Business Development, PLM, and Operational Excellence. He brings a wealth of knowledge and a practical approach to help businesses achieve operational excellence in the modern industrial landscape.
Sarah Perry - Weightmans
Sarah has extensive executive and non executive experience. She is currently a legal representative at Weighmans, previsouly a non executive director of Lowell UK and Overdales Ltd. Audit a Risk Committee member. Executive and Board Advisory and Executive and Leadership coach. Combines strategic, P&L and commercial experience with leading transformational change and growth whilst creating value through engaging customer and colleague experiences. Former Managing Partner of large regional law firm. With a creative mindset to find practical solutions that add value, she combines vision, innovation and agile management to leverage opportunities, safeguard interests and drive organisational and cultural change. She was recently awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Law from Coventry University.
Stuart Hadley: CyberQ Group
Stuart is a Cybersecurity COO with over three decades of experience building and leading global IT and security teams, protecting critical infrastructure and fostering international partnerships. His expertise spans operational management, financial oversight and service delivery optimisation. As COO of CyberQ Group, Stuart secured significant funding and led the rapid expansion of the security team across the Asia-Pacific region. He is highly skilled in navigating the complexities of cybersecurity while driving growth and operational excellence. Stuart is dedicated to ensuring robust security solutions for global organisations.
Will Paul - Train Together
Will Paul is an experienced professional specialising in innovation, technology, and finance. He is currently the Head of Innovation & Technology at Train Together Ltd, where he focuses on driving technological advancements and process improvements.