Our People
Andrew Hatcher
Managing Director
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“a persistent belief in closing the performance gap between strategy and implementation.” |
I have 20 years experience of identifying, developing and managing new and innovation projects within corporate and startups.
At Reuters I created a management system to uncover, unleash and manage innovation internationally throughout the business. My career at Reuters culminated in a role as CEO of an Asian-based Internet trading corporate spin-out in Singapore which I took through initial VC funding and on to a trade sale.
I co-authored ‘Inventuring – Why big companies must think small’ (McGraw Hill, Mar 2003) to crystallise my experience of how over 200 companies manage innovation and corporate venturing from a practitioners perspective.
Since Reuters I have been involved with a number of companies including as founder at The Working Knowledge Group (www.twkg.net) which focuses on training young people to become more employable, Investing for Good (www.investingforgood.co.uk) which advises on social investing, Interstate Associates (www.interstateteam.com) a leading brand and design service and Cambridge Marketing Colleges (www.marketingcollege.com) the leading private provider of CIM qualifications.
I have a BSc in Engineering and an MBA from the University of London and am a Chartered Marketer.
Stephen Hobbs
Operations Director
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“always delivering with high energy in a seriously fun environment” |
I have more than 30 years experience as a change agent to private, public and non-profit sectors.
Over the last ten years I have been helping people help themselves using world-class processes and tools which enable and challenge individuals and teams to make and implement appropriate decisions.
In this role, I act as coach and entertainer, always delivering with high energy in a seriously fun environment.
I am a Mechanical Engineering graduate from Southampton University but draw more readily on my experience in the Royal Navy, automotive, retailing, print and communications industries.
Helen Fordham
Administrator
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“calming the seas when things get rough” |
Before joining Applied Knowledge, I started, managed and sold a business with my husband. This really opened my eyes to the challenge and gave me a keen understanding of small business processes and the importance of good organisation. At Applied Knowledge I run the day-to-day administration functions including office management, processing invoices, managing payroll, procurement alongside a wide range of other administrative activities.
Jill McCulloch
Coach,Trainer and Facilitator
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“challenging with a light touch” |
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“always challenging delegates to go to the next level and achieve their true potential” |
I draw on my extensive business acumen and acting experiences to train and facilitate a wide range of activities for Applied Knowledge including assisting businesses to create robust and implementable strategies using my extensive one-to-one coaching abilities.
I started my business career at Olivetti in sales and progressed to becoming Divisional Manager for Printers and Reprographics. My responsibilities ranged from sales, marketing, purchasing and staff management and development.
I then moved to Tokyo where I lived and worked for five years developing my training, acting and directing skills. I then moved to Manhattan where I stayed for a further seven years. I studied at the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute and delivered a range of training courses and workshops for the corporate sector.
I returned to London in 2002 and continued my work both as a well known actor and as an exciting, innovative and exceptional business trainer.
Bob Caren
Trainer and Facilitator
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“ensuring that each project is properly tailored for the client and delivers results” |
The best way to deliver consistently well is to make sure that each project is relevant and impactful to all those involved. It is essential that development is designed for the individual needs of each client and situation. This method has worked extremely well for over 10 years.
I have been consulting for over 10 years. In this time I have worked with several industries including pharmaceutical, agriculture, retail, education, chartered surveying, building and commercial property.
Previous to this I worked for 12 years in retail in distribution, retail, franchising, buying and merchandising and finally as Marketing Director of Adams Childrenswear Ltd a UK based retailer with over 300 shops in the UK and a large overseas franchise business.
I am a skilled coach and facilitator, a highly experienced Market research moderator and analyst and a practicing hypnotist having studied with Richard Bandler and Igor Ledowchowski.
Amerjit Walia
Trainer and Facilitator
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“an experienced academic and a proven practitioner” |
I have over 25 years of practical experience in managing projects in private, public, health and voluntary sectors and I am also Programme Director of the MSc in Project Management at Thames Valley University.
I specialise in Managing Global HR Talent and Project Management through my company Orbitus Consulting. I have extensive experience in both the theory and practice of a wide variety of project management techniques linked to team building and leadership development.
My current projects include International Project Governance, Talent Management within a project environment and Motivating Cross Cultural Teams.
I am a Fellow of the Association of Project Management (APM) and of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD) and am a Prince 2 practitioner and trainer.
Clare Concannon
Trainer and Facilitator
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“focusing on the positive through innovative and memorable programmes” |
At the start I launched into an operational management career within the hospitality sector, enjoying the blend of over twenty years valuable experience in the service industry.
Following a passion for training and development I then worked as an in-house Training Manager for The Compass Group designing and implementing development programmes for their staff and clients e.g. GSK GlaxoSmithKline, PwC PricewaterhouseCoopers and The Virgin Group.
I set up Positive Experience Training over ten years ago as a freelance training consultant, designing bespoke courses to enhance management and team skills, focusing on Leadership and Management within SME’s; including business mentoring for individuals and groups. (Accredited by SFEDI – Small Firms Enterprise Development Initiative)
One of my career ambitions was recently achieved when I received a National Training Award NTA (Greater London Region) for a project that supported entrepreneurs, taking them from an idea to implementation and beyond! I am currently an Ambassador for the NTA and Enterprise UK / mentor for Regent’s College MBA programme.
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