John Palmer

Brainstormer, Business mentor, Concerned citizen, Connector, Consultant, Educator/Teacher, Entrepreneur, Event planner, Investor

Chartered Director, Consultant Curator Professional Development events * Consultancy: exec4 - since 1999: frequently work with Entrepreneurs, Start-Ups & SMEs requiring business growth or financial rescue (improving sales & profits). Strategic & Tactical Planning or Reviews, Board Evaluation, Business Development, Change Management, Cloud & Digital Transformation. Client CPD by Coaching or Mentoring, * Corporate career: 20+ years at C-Level. Leadership & Project management: design, development & implementation of business applications & process solutions for Pearson Longman, Avis Rent-A-Car, Pioneer Holdings, Bertelsmann AG, Perry Group Plc; and 2 SME family businesses in car rental/leasing & construction. * Further achievements/experience: Session Leader or Speaker: Leeds Business School, Henley eBusiness Group, The British Library, FleetNet, Government, Co-working Lunch & Learns, Business Shows & Conferences - examples: Role of Director & the Board; Governance topics; Value of CSR; Marketing, Brand & Digital Strategy; Business Pitches; Outsourcing; Start-up Funding; Business Growth etc. MA - Masters in Company Direction (1997) C.Dir - one of the first Chartered Directors in the world (1999) - IoD's Chartered Director professional qualification: Professional Review Board (2000-2004) Chartered Accreditation Board (2001-2004) Professional Accreditation Committee (2004-2007) Professional Review Group (Vice-Chair 2006-2015) Accredited Interviewer (2001-2011) Accredited Observer (2001-2015) Training C.Dir Program Interviewers (2001-2015) - Henley eBusiness Group committee (2000-2010) - UK Insurance Industry's “Innovation of the Year" Cyber Security advisor & Newsletter Editor providing regulatory & security content - Non-Exec Director FleetNet (non-profit, 2001-2006) Setting Fleet industry digital transaction standards - Co-founder IoD Digital Group - Chair or Judge: various Business Awards - CSR Accreditation Panel - Mastermind Groups Facilitator/Chair - Event content for National & Regional programmes - Event Chair, MC & Expert Panels - Founder 'Practice Your Pitch' - #LinkedInLocal Slough & Windsor Host

Business Active Corporate Social Responsibility Inclusivity Innovation Digital Transformation Future of Work

When did you last set out to make a mistake?

Awards Judge, Corporate Governance, Corporate Social Responsibility, Digital Transformation, Emotional Intelligence, Events, Future of Work, Inclusivity, Mentor, Professional Development, Start-Ups, Virtual Assistants

Someone on the outside looking in - now wants to help the world and influencing communities become more positive, more active and move forward from the recent troubles and future challenges ahead.

Spotting the one thing that is wrong in a room!