Martyn is a Chartered Accountant. He has over 30 years of experience in industry and commerce, including over ten years in consultancy. He has held a number of senior roles including Managing Director, General Manager and Finance Director.

He has very high expertise in strategy development and implementation and all matters relating to financial strategy and planning - whether mergers and acquisitions, divestments or turnarounds.

Bob is a Chartered Accountant having trained with Price Waterhouse, London. Prior to joining SPS in 2003, he was the Finance Director of Stena Line (UK) Ltd and Finance Director of Prism Rail PLC. He has extensive expertise and experience in all financial and strategic matters and wide experience of the ferry, transport and logistic industries.

He is a non-executive director and board mentor to owner-managed businesses. He has particular expertise in planning and implementing strategic development of businesses, chairing management board meetings, preparing business plans, developing financing strategies and advising on contractual matters.

Richard is an experienced leader both in blue chip and small and medium sized businesses across broad industry and market sectors. After ten years in high-level financial roles, he joined Reebok leading their change management strategy during a time of triple figure growth.

He has expertise in a number of areas including practical 'hands on' strategy development and implementation, change management, customer service management, project management and performance improvement.

An electronics engineer by background, Phil has spent many years in product management, marketing and sales, focusing on pan-European sales. He has worked for several companies, setting up and managing their sales structure in Europe through distribution and direct sales offices.

He specialises in international sales management, sales team development, marketing strategies and business plans to achieve the goals of the company, with a special interest in technology based products.

Brian has board level experience in a range of manufacturing companies from major international businesses to small and medium sized private companies. He has considerable experience in the food industry, food related sectors and construction. He has run a business and business divisions.

A specialist in marketing, sales and business strategy, Brian also possesses a range of operations skills such as business restructuring, large-scale change management, large-scale project management and manufacturing efficiency improvement. He has significant international experience.

Paul has experience of the enterprise communications and building automation sectors in UK and international markets, including launching highly innovative technologies. He has a background with leading brands, including international and UK sales and marketing through both direct and indirect sales channels.

Paul specialises in strategic marketing, process and product lifecycle management in UK and international markets. He has very high expertise in marketing communications, branding, public relations and events. He is also a highly skilled mentor, coach and team developer.

David has managed an international company selling technical solutions to blue-chip companies. With full financial and operational responsibility, he has managed sales, marketing, technical support, finance and administrative functions. He has strong analytical skills and has implemented business improvement programmes in complex environments.

His specialist skills include sales and marketing, technical operations, implementing process improvement strategies (Six Sigma), statistical analysis, business management and IT management.

An experienced Marketing Director and Managing Director, Mark consults on change management, marketing and business development. He has particular expertise in Internet marketing, e-commerce and search engine optimisation and regularly writes and speaks on these topics in addition to his consulting work.

He is an expert in Internet marketing and e-commerce. He has detailed skills including web site design and development, email marketing, lists building, Internet advertising and search engine optimisation.

James has three decades of experience at director level of working with new ventures and high growth situations. His experience covers a very wide range of different products, services, industries and countries.

A research physicist by background, Keith is a successful Operations and Technology Director with 30 years experience in the public and private sectors. He has been particularly involved in the emergence and optimisation of high technology operations and has over 8 years Board level experience across an extensive international operational and customer base.

His specialist skills include project and product lifecycle management, strategic planning and improvement of company process. He has extensive experience of IP portfolio management including investment prioritisation and technology exploitation.

With over 20 years experience at Board level, Ian has been involved in operations, marketing, advertising and logistics as well as having full Managing Director experience. His industry experience includes retailing, franchising, information technology, sponsorship, bakery and hotel and catering industries.

Ian specialises in helping business owners build enthusiastic, dynamic energetic and practical holistic solutions to resolve the business issues, which hinder an organisation from optimising its growth and profitability.