CMI Scotland

Pamela Greer CMgr MCMI

Pamela Greer is an experienced education manager, coach, mentor and learning development specialist.

Pamela is dedicated to CPD gaining her CMI Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership (Level 11) in 2017 and most recently gained her Chartered Manager status. Pamela’s career has focused on the support and development of others to be the best versions of themselves. Her role as a TQFE Associate Lecturer for the Universities of Stirling and Dundee encouraged her to pursue the OCM Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring. Pamela’s range of experience and qualifications has enhanced her empathic and authentic leadership style.

Pamela’s career began in secondary education before moving into further and higher education. Her interest in leadership and management developed during her MEd and enabled her to achieve a Senior Lecturer position in 2014. Pamela’s CMI qualification secured her, her former position as Associate Dean of Care and Education within the City of Glasgow College.

Apart from her work on the CMI Scotland Board Pamela is a member of the board of LEAP Sports Scotland. Pamela is proud to have led their collaboration with City of Glasgow College to support the first Scottish team to participate in the Gay Games, Paris, 2018.

Richard Jefferies CMgr MCMI

Before embarking on an academic career Richard gained extensive industrial experience in the retail
and hospitality sectors undertaking a range of jobs within a number of organisations.

Richard’s research interests are based in the Organisational Studies area with specific interest in Change
Management, Organisational Development & Culture and Leadership. As chair of the Organisational
Transformation, Change and Development Special Interest Group of the British Academy of
Management Richard is engaged with the latest research and knowledge exchange in this dynamic
and exciting area of management scholarship.

As a Lecturer in Management and New Technology at the University of the West of Scotland Richard undertakes course development, teaching and student supervision on undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes and creates training and development materials for academic studies and industrial training programmes.

A Chartered Manager with the Chartered Management Institute, Associate at the Chartered Institute of
Personnel and Development and a Fellow of the Higher Academy.  Richard recognises the importance
of professional qualifications and works to bridge the gap between academic learning and
professional practical experience.

VIbesh Karayil CMgr MCMI

Vibesh Karayil is an entrepreneur specialising in fitness apps & fitness coaching. Before embarking on his
entrepreneurial journey, he has held several roles within the Oil and Gas industry which includes field operator, product
trainer, learning development specialist and Project Manager.
Vibesh’s passion for management studies & leadership led him to successfully complete his MBA. His specific interest
areas in the management field are Service quality, Social media marketing, Project Management and Change
Management.
As a Chartered Manager, Vibesh acknowledges the importance of Continued Professional Development(CPD) activity in
his journey to become a successful manager and an entrepreneur.
When he is not working on his entrepreneurial pursuits, Vibesh enjoys fitness training, content creation for social media
and learning about video production technologies.

Steven MacIver

Steven is an accomplished senior manager specialising in corporate affairs, stakeholder engagement and communications. As a fluent Gaelic speaker, Steven has also worked in the development of the Gaelic language, in both the public and private sectors, across the whole of Scotland.

Currently, Steven works in education  where he supports the management, delivery and quality of education provision across multiple settings.

He has a proven track record in successfully cultivating strong strategic relationships with various agencies and individuals. Through his keen interest in culture and music, Steven supports various groups by serving on their committees.

Renee Raper CMgr FCMI

Renee Raper MSc, CMgr FCMI, Chartered FCIPD, Chartered Manager

Renee is an organisational development professional with extensive knowledge of learning and development with over 30 years’ experience. She works at strategic and operational levels with business and in academia, nationally and internationally, providing learning consultancy, solutions and programmes in leadership and management.

She has worked in Europe, Kazakhstan and the Middle East and is a global e-tutor for the CMI, ILM and  Scottish HE & FE, and currently has her own consultancy, Quo Solvis Ltd. She is a qualified executive and career coach.

She enjoys fitness, international travel, reading and baking and is enthusiastic for CPD and a glass of rioja!

Bryan Rodgers CMgr FCMI

Bryan is currently an Assistant Professor in Public Management & Leadership at Edinburgh Business School of Heriot-Watt University, he lectures on leadership and management and is currently the head of the Strategy & Enterprise Subject Group and Director of the Executive MBA Programme.

In 2017, he retired from Police Scotland at the rank of Superintendent following a 30 year career during which he held a wide range of operational posts as well as being the deputy programme manager for the creation of Police Scotland and the deputy head of the organisational development department. He was also a qualified and experienced Tactical Firearms and Public Order Commander.

His research is focused on how employees in organisations can be empowered and motivated to support continuous improvement through positive leadership and organisational culture. Bryan is committed to supporting new leaders and managers and in particular in developing their self-awareness, values and commitment to authenticity as role models.’

Iain Tinniswood CMgr MCMI

An experienced consultant with a background in civil engineering, he has a proven track record of delivering challenging and complex multidisciplinary infrastructure projects within the UK and overseas. As a skilled relationship manager and problem solver, he is able to bring large teams of people of all levels together to focus on successful, collaborative delivery solutions.

Currently, Iain is a Senior Consultant for Mott MacDonald ltd, a global engineering, management and development consultancy based in the UK, where he specialises in leading multidisciplinary teams in the provision of Technical Advisory and Design Management services to the NHS on large-scale healthcare infrastructure projects throughout the UK.

He is a member of both the Chartered Management Institute and the Institution of Civil Engineers, through which he holds membership of the British Hydrological Society and British Dam Society. Passionate for family and CPD, it is not uncommon to find him on a webinar with a well-deserved beer once his daughter is in bed and dinner has been made!

Logan Watt CMgr MCMI

Logan Watt has been engaged with CMI for several years now, having completed our CMI Diploma in Management in 2009, delivered numerous CMI accredited courses and achieving his Chartered Manager status in 2017. He now joins the CMI Scotland Board in the capacity of Events Lead.

As a Change Professional who has worked within the Finance Industry, Public Sector and Utility companies, he has always advocated the CMI Vision, Mission and Values.  Now, Logan is delighted to be involved in an organisation that has benefited him both personally and professionally and looks forward to building on the already fantastic events offered.

When asked what most excites him about this role he responded, “I love the feeling of an event coming together, and that sense you get when people really seem to be enjoying themselves.  In these unprecedented times it’s going to be an incredibly rewarding, albeit challenging, experience to contribute to the delivery of the excellent events our community has come to expect.