VCA - Key Persons


Chris Alford - CIO

Job Titles:
  • IT Director
I deliver practical solutions to support each individual project as required. Whether it is developing an on-line testing system or creating an automatic feedback reporting process, my input can add considerable value to your assessment solution. My approach is to develop systems which will make things easier and more cost effective long term. If you don't need it, I won't suggest it!

Chris King

Job Titles:
  • Development Specialist
I have many years of experience in leadership development across an extensive range of private and public sector organisations. My work has been principally focused on the areas of talent identification, individual and group assessment techniques for selection and leadership development and coaching. I hold Level A & B certificates in Occupational Testing and am trained to use a wide range of psychometric tools. Expertise Leadership Development and Coaching

Hannah Vallance - Managing Director

Job Titles:
  • Managing Director
  • Principal Occupational Psychologist. Career Coach
My priority is helping managers to perform to their very best, helping organisations identify their most suitable leaders, and working with individuals to identify where and how to use their skills to realise their maximum potential. I do this through approaches which combine assessment, coaching, training, development and support. I specialise in working with emergency services professionals but also provide career coaching to other professionals with challenges around fulfilment, future direction, contribution and work-life balance.

Kathy de Beer

Job Titles:
  • Development Specialist
I have 15 years experience in delivering valuable outcomes to clients. I support organisational performance through delivery of tailored occupational psychology solutions, including building competency frameworks, psychometric and AC assessment, senior team coaching and leadership/management development. I have varied private and public sector experience and understand the challenges faced by modern organisations. Expertise Competency Design Exercise Design

Louise Simpson

Job Titles:
  • Chartered Occupational Psychologist
I'm a practising Chartered Occupational Psychologist. I take an innovative approach to assessment and development design and implementation. I'm a full member of the British Psychological Society (BPS), holding Level A and Level B Certificates in Occupational Testing and am qualified to use a wide variety of psychometric tools and specialise in Personality and Leadership Profiling at Executive level. Expertise Psychometric Testing

Michelle Sanders

Job Titles:
  • Chartered Occupational and HPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist
I have delivered successful solutions at all levels, from the shop floor to the Boardroom. I have several years of experience in Assessment and Development including psychometric testing, 360° feedback, training delivery, leadership development and developmental coaching. Expertise 360° Feedback