who we are

John Settle

Outstanding Coach and Business Advisor with a successful track record as Managing Director within global plc's. Diverse Non Executive and advisor role experience. Proven ability, both at strategic and operational levels, to realise the full potential of businesses. Excellent record of supporting and developing people, both face to face and remotely, in private and public sectors. Engineering doctorate.

Current Role

• Delivery of coaching and consulting services on a 1:1 basis
• Operates a flexible response and wide geographic service
• "Own Business" consultant

Background

• Committed to Human Capital Management and developing people
• 28 years in industry prior to establishing self-employed portfolio career
• Was MD of businesses within global plcs then Associate with Penna plc
• Active in international business with clients up to £1bn sales
• Has non-exec roles in international service and manufacturing businesses

Company and Sector Relationships

• Amstel, Cogema, Penna, Redland, RenaSci, Rolls Royce, Rugby Group, Sardamag
• Building materials, construction, consultancy, diamonds, drug research, engineering, human capital, minerals, pharmaceuticals, universities

Business Expertise

• General management, business strategy and tactics
• People resourcing, mentoring, development and retention
• Change and performance management
• MBIs, MBOs and BIMBOs
• Acquisitions, divestments and shareholder exits

Professional Interest Areas

• Delivering solutions and getting clients from "a" to "b" effectively
• Performance excellence through people, management styles and systems
• International/global business establishment, growth and development