PENMARK - Key Persons
Andy has been working with Penmark for over 20 years and has previously worked in the transport industry in executive roles. He loves the variation of the work here and the fact that Penmark "always delivers". A recent highlight was being nominated in the National Construction Industry Awards for Innovation in Applying LEAN to a unique construction archaeology project for CSJV and HS2. Outside of work, you'll find him playing sport, obsessing over cars, taking photos and wandering in the Yorkshire dales.
Job Titles:
- Leadership Development Consultant
Gayle is a leadership development consultant who joined Penmark in 2001. She combines her passion for helping people with her focus on implementing business improvement techniques using a people-focused approach. Gayle started working on the Accounts side of the business and by applying lean principles to her work soon found herself involved in all aspects of the business. She is now the Financial Director which gives her greater insights into management and leadership challenges alongside her work as a consultant, trainer and executive coach. Her biggest obsessions in life are learning and personal development, and she's partial to (a bucket of) chocolate and a good mystery. Outside of work, you'll find her supporting her children on the sports ground or volunteering for a number of charities.
Geoff is a professional and highly experienced in railway systems, rolling stock and maintenance depots with over 40 years' experience in the rail industry, initially in the design, manufacture, and commissioning of railway vehicles, and subsequently across the full range of engineering disciplines in rail infrastructure. Skilled at eliciting requirements, devising strategies, delivering services, and implementing solutions adaptable and malleable to a variety of capacities. Strong interpersonal skills, complemented by sophisticated communication, critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
Lee joined Penmark after working at a senior level in both the manufacturing and education sectors. He was attracted to our highly skilled and motivated workforce and wanted to be able to make a real difference to organisations by engaging and encouraging staff through the journey of change. Even though some of the businesses he's worked with have been demanding(!), he loves witnessing the sustainable changes Penmark's methods create - and the footprints they leave. When not working, Lee is either playing golf or trying to convince his wife that golf is a great recreational hobby…
Ryan joined Penmark in 2019 as a consultant coming from working within the utilities sector improving the customer service departments, running various performance enhancing projects. The skills gained from his business degree, the experience in a corporate environment and the wealth of transferable experience gained in the commercial retail sector has given Ryan a passion for business improvement. This is especially true when it comes to problem solving and using out of the box thinking to come up with creative solutions. He loves being part of a smaller consultancy that is making big change in the business world.
With an Engineering background at both a grass-roots and Leadership level, Steve has driven opportunity as a LEAN Consultant within the transportation sector within maintenance and operations. Steve has worked at airports in the UK and in the Middle-East where he developed the foundation for an ISO 55001 compliant Asset Management Framework. Steve also has extensive experience in change management and business transformation and understands the importance of people management to enable improvement. When he is not working Steve is a keen photographer and has an extensive portrait, fashion and beauty portfolio.
Vic is the engine of Penmark and has been for more than 21 years. He's seen every problem, and he's solved every problem. After 10 years working in large organisations, including Alstom and British Rail, he set out to build a company that obtained ideal results by delivering projects through people. Alongside his passion for creating positive business change, he has a passion for… pens. Especially Montblanc ones. Where do you think the name Penmark comes from? Vic has consciously kept the consultancy small because, even though small companies can be perceived by some to offer less value than large ones, he knows the opposite to be true. It's evidenced by the results, award nominations and recommendations Penmark's received over the last two decades.