Our people

We are in our element when engaging with others and bringing change to life. From small scale change to complex transformations, we provide a lifeline through uncertain times and periods of ambiguity.

We bring a lot to the table.

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John Daley
Managing Director
John Daley
Managing Director

Fun fact

Staffie dog owner, loves a walk on the beach.

Champions

Employee Ownership.

Experience

John is an impressive leader who has successfully led big teams through transformative journeys. With a deep understanding of business analysis, strategic change, organisational design, and project management, he brings valuable expertise to the table.

Qualifications

Prosci ® Practitioner, Certified Professional in Business Architecture, Agile Business Analysis, Team Leadership, and holds an MBA.

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Jeanette Lane
Deputy Managing Director
Jeanette Lane
Deputy Managing Director

Fun fact

Wiry Dachshund owner and charity walking fundraiser.

Champions

Wellbeing and ED&I teams sponsor.

Experience

Jeanette is a seasoned business transformation lead with over 20 years' experience across both private and public sector. She excels in driving major changes in digital transformations, organisational programmes, efficiency initiatives, and strategic transformations.

Qualifications

Prosci® Experienced Practitioner, Certified Agile Leader, and Managing Successful Programmes Practitioner.

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Claire Taylor
Operations Manager
Claire Taylor
Operations Manager

Fun fact

Keen walker and makes the best roast dinner in Wales!

Champions

Wellbeing Team founder and Mind Wellbeing Champion finalist.

Experience

Claire joined CMC as a resourcing specialist. Now as Operations Manager, she oversees Client delivery, relationships, team leadership, and smooth business operations.

Qualifications

Prosci® Practitioner, MSP Certification, Certified Agile Leadership, PRINCE2 Foundation, Level 4 Leadership & Management, Qualified Mental Health First Aider.

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Mick Brian
Head of Change & Transformation
Mick Brian
Head of Change & Transformation

Fun fact

Passionate beekeeper, family man and weekend triathlete.

Champions

How change really happens.

Experience

Mick is a change agility leader, highly regarded speaker and facilitator who believes we need to understand the complexity of change to help people succeed and embed behaviours.

Qualifications

Certified Change Management Professional (CMI Master Accreditation), Prosci® Experienced Practitioner, Certified Scrum Professional and MSc in Security Risk Management. Now studying Certified Agile Coaching. 

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Lyn Girvan
Head of Business Analysis & Agility
Lyn Girvan
Head of Business Analysis & Agility

Fun fact

Lover of wine, food and animals, dedicated runner and author.

Champions

Agility in all aspects of business.

Experience

Lyn brings over 25 years’ experience of supporting transformation programmes. Lyn has deep expertise in business analysis and agile techniques. She has co-authored the BCS books 'Agile from first principles' and 'Agile and Business Analysis' and is a highly regarded speaker and keynote presenter at conferences worldwide.

Qualifications

Agile Coach with the Scrum Alliance, Fellow of the BCS and Prosci® Practitioner, and Certified Scrum Professional, Certified Scrum Master (CSP-SM).

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Mark Dalrymple-Smith
Head of P3M and Data
Mark Dalrymple-Smith
Head of P3M and Data

Fun fact

Peterborough Cathedral volunteer, runner and non-gardener.

Champions

Project management, neurodiversity and mental health.

Experience

With over 30 years in government service, Mark is a seasoned leader in project and programme management. He has a strong track record of delivering organisational change, security, ICT, and technology projects. He is dedicated to motivating and developing high-performing teams and individuals.

Qualifications

Certified Scrum Master, SAFe 5 Agilist, PRINCE2, Prosci® Practitioner, and AWS Cloud Practitioner.

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Karen Gibbard
Head of Communications and Engagement
Karen Gibbard
Head of Communications and Engagement

Fun fact

Border Terrier owner, active walker and volunteer.

Champions

Plain English, accessibility, charity and community.

Experience

Karen has over 14 years' experience in large-scale, complex change programmes across public and private sectors. She excels in engaging stakeholders, planning, simplifying the technical & the complex and making communications accessible for all.

Qualifications

Certified Member of the Institute of Internal Communications, Member of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations and LLB (Hons), Prosci® Practitioner, Member of the Change Management Institute.

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Tim Willott
Head of Community
Tim Willott
Head of Community

Fun fact

Piano man, lover of word origins and maker of terrible dad jokes.

Champions

Sharing knowledge and experience to take our work to the next level.

Experience

Tim has over 13 years' experience working on a wide range of consulting assignments, from transformation programmes to rapid change initiatives, within both the public and private sectors.

Qualifications

Prosci® Experienced Practitioner, Certified Agile Leadership, Certified Scrum Master, PRINCE2 & MoP Practitioner, MSP Foundation, BCS Certificate in Business Architecture, ISEB Business Analysis Foundation, member of the BCS and ACMP.

Our values are the roots of our thriving community and we take them with us wherever we go. These values grow a culture where everyone feels heard, valued and inspired, championing collaboration, honesty, inquisitiveness and consideration for one another.

Togetherness

We cherish the incredible power of togetherness, where we come together as a community to support, inspire and uplift one another.

Togetherness

Integrity

We strive to foster an environment of honesty, trust and ethical conduct in everything we do.

Integrity

Curiosity

We encourage exploration, questioning and a thirst for knowledge, enabling all of us to embark on a journey of discovery and endless possibilities.

Curiosity

Respect

We cultivate a culture of empathy, understanding and inclusivity, ensuring that every individual is valued, heard and treated with dignity.

Respect

CMC Partnership Consultancy Ltd employee
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“There are a lot of organisations who say, ‘we’re like a family’, but they don’t mean it. Whereas, when it is said in CMC, it is meant. It’s more than just a professional thing. When you get here, you get it. In CMC I don’t have to pretend to be something I’m not."

Harri Fields
Trainee Consultant
CMC Partnership Consultancy Ltd employee
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“Everyone in CMC is curious. We have a natural inclination to explore, question and seek knowledge about the world around us.”

Richard Fritz-Hewer
Principal Consultant
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“Respect in CMC means that we all care about making sure everyone feels valued, for both who they are and what they can bring to the table.”

Rachel Naya
Resourcing Lead

Our people fuel the culture of CMC. Our culture is a feeling that’s tricky to put into words. Here are a few things that should give you an idea.

Wellbeing is a priority

Wellbeing always comes first. With an award-winning Wellbeing Team, Mental Health First Aiders, and mindful initiatives in place, we are committed to supporting our people to be happy and healthy, and creating a safe space to open up.

Wellbeing is a priority

Sense of community

We pride ourselves on our sense of community. We have an active community of practice, where we share ideas and learn from each other’s experiences.

Sense of community

Tailored support

Every person is different, and we really value that diversity. We adapt our support to fit our people’s unique needs, and truly help them to thrive.

Tailored support

Personal growth

We encourage and support our people to grow, to become more accomplished, more confident and more able to help our clients achieve their goals.

Personal growth

Every voice is heard

As an employee-owned company, our people have a real opportunity to contribute to and shape the future of CMC, as well as their own career.

Every voice is heard

Open-door policy

We’re all ears. From our directors to our Wellbeing Team, every person in CMC is someone to reach out to. Grab a tea, coffee, (whatever your drink of choice) - there are never any ‘silly’ questions.

Open-door policy