CMI Northern Ireland

Sean Bingham FCMI

With 25 years of experience in the food industry across the UK, Ireland, and mainland Europe, I’ve had the opportunity to work with brands like Coca-Cola, Kellogg’s, PepsiCo, and KP Snacks in various Supply Chain and Operations roles. Now, I run my own business, helping organisations across the UK and Ireland drive sustainability and operational excellence.

A key focus throughout my career has been on creating real, lasting business improvements by driving behavioural change—from the shop floor to the boardroom.

I’ve been a CMI member since 2007 and became a Fellow in 2018. I’m also an Employability Mentor and part of the Black Leadership Network at Nottingham Trent University. Outside of work, I’m a keen club cyclist and enjoy spending time with my family—my wife and our two grown-up children.

Judith Chilvers

Judith has worked in the Financial Services industry for over two decades, showcasing a commitment to professional growth and innovation. She has a wealth of experience in relationship management and business development, building strong, local client connections.

Recognising the importance of technology in transforming financial services Judith transitioned into an innovation and development role understanding the impact of cutting edge technologies to enhance customer experiences. Currently serving as a Senior Manager supporting the development of blockchain, tokenisation and digital assets, Judith has sought out roles that allow for curiosity, continuous development and the ability to evolve in line with changing demand and customer expectations. She is also progressing through a Level 7 qualification that will lead to CMI Chartered Manager status.

Judith has a passion for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and has led divisional workstreams supporting colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. She is looking forward to working with other CMI volunteers focusing on DEI initiatives and helping to provide meaningful engagement on this subject.

David Docherty FCMI

David is a leadership and management consultant with 30 years experience of in managing and being a member of teams.  Working predominantly within the public sector David has experience in delivering cross-government projects and capacity-building programmes within conflict and post-conflict countries.  He is a Fellow of both the Chartered Management Institute and the Institute of Leadership as well as a qualified coach, mentor, civil and workplace mediator, and emotional intelligence practitioner.

David is a voluntary Trustee on the Board of a local charity which supports victims of crime.  During his career he spent three years seconded to the United States Department of Defense as a Design Planner where he was part of a multi-disciplinary team responsible for overseas government institution capacity building.  He is a strong believer that emotional intelligence, active listening skills and empathy are vital management skills that support both upcoming and experienced managers and how those skills impact positively on team wellbeing and performance.

Steven Egan ACMI fCMgr

Steven Egan is an academic, educator and youth worker with a background in developing young leaders. Having attended Queen’s University Belfast for nine years, he graduated as the top performing student of the 2016 B.A. History & Politics cohort, before continuing on to complete both a Master’s degree and Ph.D. in History (2017; 2022). He also graduated from the Washington Ireland Program’s Emerging Leaders program (2021) and shortly thereafter joined the team as Program Associate.

Since then, Steven has contributed to the team that has designed, researched, and delivered numerous leadership development programs, including the WIP Emerging Leaders program (2022-23), WIP Forums (2021-22), WIP Community Forums (2022), and most recently, the WIP Academy (2023).

Steven recently achieved Foundation Chartered Manager status and completed his first CMI qualification at South Eastern Regional College. A passionate believer in the importance of lifelong education, Steven will be commencing both a CMI L5 qualification and a Postgraduate Certificate in Executive Leadership at Ulster University later this year.

Outside of work, he has volunteered extensively on the committee of a sporting society, spearheading an award winning campaign (2019) and has a passion for smart home technology, for which he established a YouTube channel in 2020.

Fiona Emmett CMgr CCMI

Fiona re-joined Kimberly-Clark in October 2024 to lead the Global Growth agenda as VP for the International Family & Professional Care
Sector. Fiona previously worked for KC for 8 years from 2012 to 2019: 4 years as Regional Sector Leader for Baby Care in EMEA and 4
years as Global Sector Leader for KC’s Global Adult & Feminine Care Sector.

Prior to that, Fiona worked for PepsiCo, where she served as Senior Vice President/General Manager of West Europe Snacks, and latterly
as Chief Marketing Officer for PepsiCo’s UK & Ireland business.

Fiona has a long and successful track record in marketing and business leadership. Prior to KC and Pepsi, Fiona started her career at
Procter & Gamble, and then moved to Mars Inc, working for 10 years at each company, in a mix of local and regional marketing roles.
Fiona has built local and global brands, driven business growth and led large teams on a range of categories & lived and worked in the
UK, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, as well as USA and Australia.

Fiona is from Belfast, Northern Ireland, and was educated at Oxford University, where she obtained a BA, MA (Oxon) in Modern History.
She also serves as the volunteer Chair of the Northern Ireland chapter of the UK’s Chartered Institute of Management

Emma Finney CMgr FCMI

Emma Finney, Innovation Manager at South Eastern Regional College, and graduate with over 15 years management experience. Recently completed her CMI Chartered Manager accreditation.  Emma is a professional, highly motivated, and organised individual who gains great satisfaction in ensuring success in her many responsibilities.

Emma has experience in both private and public sector in the areas of retail and education.   She is a fellow of CMI and Belfast Hub Lead on the Devolved Board of CMI and has just completed her CMI Level 7 in Strategic Management Practice.

Emma is also a wife and mum to two children with one very spoilt fur baby!  In her spare time Emma enjoys walking and swimming, both in a pool and open water.

Olivia Hamill CMgr MCMI

Olivia is a passionate and innovative Educator who seeks to inspire her students to change the business narrative. Drawing on previous experience as a Marketing Manager she believes in building and working in collaborative teams.

Olivia believes in developing ‘soft skills’ to enable people to cope with the demands of the workplace and become better Managers.

Linda McKendry CMgr FCMI

Linda McKendry is the Director of Services at CAN in Ballymoney, with 25 years of managing a voluntary organisation & supporting people with learning disabilities and autism. Linda’s exceptional leadership is evident in the diverse programs she has spearheaded, spanning education, employment, independent living, and social inclusion. She has also brought the international concept of Best Buddies to Northern Ireland and has been pivotal in developing it as a social franchise model.

Her empathetic approach forges robust connections with beneficiaries, families, and the community, amplifying the voices of those served. Skilled at staying current in the field, Linda ensures CAN’s services remain progressive. Her enduring dedication and skilled management have significantly improved the lives of individuals with learning disabilities and autism, cementing her position as a respected advocate and leader in the field. She has recently been successful in securing a new innovative advocacy service in the NHSCT and this has led to proactive succession planning within her current job role.

She is a Chartered Manager and a fellow with CMI and firmly believes in lifelong learning and skills acquisition for all. She is committed to her own personal and professional development as well as encouraging others in her team and further afield with their continuous professional development through mentoring and coaching, sharing her experience and
expertise with everyone she works with. Describing herself as a tattooed biker Granny who knits and does jigsaws, she is described by others as innovative and creative demonstrated by her recently discovered love of Dorset sheep, with her welcoming her first lambs and teaching herself to spin so that she can utilise the fleece from the sheep to produce her own yarn.