STARFISH L&D - Key Persons


David Chapman

Job Titles:
  • Faculty Director
  • Founder and UK Managing Partner
Over two decades, David has expertly combined training needs-analysis, design, delivery & evaluation with a complete understanding of leadership development, built up through years of working with global clients such as BP, HSBC, GSK, Deloitte, Barclays, Allen & Overy LLP, and the ECB. "David has the unique ability to help his clients move through their challenges and perceived barriers and uncover tangible paths forward"

Dean Patterson

Job Titles:
  • Head of Health & Productivity, Unilever

Erin Mc Daniel

Job Titles:
  • VP, ListReports

Gregg Johnson

Job Titles:
  • SVP, the Forum Corporation

James Cook

Job Titles:
  • Coach
  • Mindset Lead
James' coaching experience is versatile and wide- ranging with clients both in the UK and overseas. James specialises in removing barriers to performance for high-potential Millennials, and has delivered talent programmes for Barclays, Bauer Media, Deliveroo & Capita. "James is a terrific coach; working with him has helped me hone my leadership skills and tackle head on areas I want to improve. "

Jennifer Mackay

Job Titles:
  • Principal, Hawkesdown Group

Leanne Hoadley

Job Titles:
  • Director, MCE Clean Energy

Liam Abramson

Job Titles:
  • Founder and USA Managing Partner
Bringing over 20 years of experience in leadership development, Liam always delivers a huge return on investment for his clients. He designs a strategic L&D vision that guarantees successful & sustainable results, and consistently exceeds expectations. His client list includes BP, Schlumberger, Morgan Stanley, and RBS. "Liam is a broad-minded problem solver on the forefront of change. I would recommend him fully and without hesitation"

Rebecca Johnson

Job Titles:
  • Communication Lead
In addition to her 15 years experience coaching and facilitating, Rebecca is a successful actress; this wealth of practical experience has created a dynamic toolkit creating positive results for clients across many sectors, including KPMG, Barclays, Crossrail, Thames Water, Siemens, and Cisco.

Richard Gigg - Chief Strategy Officer

Job Titles:
  • Strategy Director
Richard has been advising and supporting business leaders & owners with a wealth of techniques and models that create structure for businesses to grow and flourish. He is an expert in enabling clients to create and deepen commercial relationships, manage functionality in their business, and supersede targets. "He provides excellent knowledge of the business world and the challenges we face and has provided tools which can grow you personally and your business"

Simon Shepard

Job Titles:
  • Health and Performance Director
After 10 years as MCC's Head of Health & Performance, over the past two decades Simon has worked with organisations who recognise the value of their people and want to help them function effectively at both an individual and team level. His client list includes RBS, BMW, NHS, EE, Visa, and Standard Chartered.. "Simon is a catalyst to effective communication between a number of departments that provide an input into the health, productivity and performance at Unilever."