COMPETITIVE EDGE TRAINING AND CONSULTANCY - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Director and Executive Coach
Chris is an award-winning Learning and Development professional who enhances business performance through impactful behaviour change programmes. With over 18 years of experience, he collaborates closely with senior stakeholders to address workforce challenges, fostering a genuine enthusiasm for learning and improvement. He honed his expertise working with executives, graduates and leaders, nurturing their capabilities and enabling growth.
A experienced professional in strategic design, communications, and organisational development, Des provides expertise to leadership across a diverse range of sectors. A creative consultant, coach and critical thinker, whether helping align organisations with their strategic goals, positioning businesses for success or spearheading innovative change, he brings a wealth of knowledge and high-impact contributions to any project he undertakes.
Job Titles:
- Director and Executive Coach
Ian is an accomplished Learning and Development professional with over 30 years of practical business experience. With a strong track record in senior leadership, he excels at aligning training and coaching with business strategy, consistently adding measurable value. Ian's innovative thinking and collaborative approach empower organisations to nurture and retain talent while creating tangible value for stakeholders.
We have used Competitive Edge to help us develop our sales teams and line managers. Working with Competitive Edge is always a great experience - they know how to engage people and create a rich learning environment. We have seen tangible improvements in sales performance, providing us with a genuine ROI. I recommend Competitive Edge to anyone looking to increase sales, profits and business performance.
Job Titles:
- Coach and Client Success Manager
Louise is an experienced Learning and Development professional who has excelled in critical roles within FTSE 100 corporations and SMEs across the UK and Europe. This unique exposure to businesses of different scales has enriched her understanding of the impact of training on management and team dynamics. Her strength lies in her ability to collaborate and engage with stakeholders, fostering clarity, unity, and purpose in learning programme execution.
Job Titles:
- Commercial Director, Adler and Allan UK
Competitive Edge is a fantastic Learning and Development organisation. They approach training in a unique way, which supports our learners, challenges them to improve and helps them develop into strong individuals who deliver a meaningful change in business performance. Since using Competitive Edge, our sales teams have received higher motivation and better results.
Job Titles:
- Business Coach and Mentor
With over two decades in Senior Leadership roles, Mark is passionate about developing individuals. As a Learning and Development professional, he is particularly interested in youth development, including early-career adult training and mentoring that facilitates their entry into the business world. Mark also dedicates his efforts to helping children and young people in educational and sporting settings, offering guidance, support and life coaching.
Job Titles:
- Commercial Training Manager, Scania UK
Job Titles:
- Talent and Programme Manager
Vicky is a professional with over 15 years experience in the field of recruitment, assessment and selection. As a qualified coach and programme manager she is responsible for overseeing our development and recruitment programmes and ensuring their successful implementation. Her strategic approach and attention to detail make her an invaluable asset in driving organisational growth through talent acquisition and development.