CMI South West facilitates and supports professional development and networking for CMI members who live and/or work in the South West. The volunteers who form the Regional Board are all members within the region and believe passionately in the vision, mission and values of CMI and the importance of excellent leadership and management for all individuals and organisations.
Our focus is on our regional members, however we work closely with the CMI executive team and with neighbouring Regional Boards to support members in their development of management and leadership competencies aligned to the CMI Professional Standard and in the growth of their professional networks.
We work with members to organise events relevant to them, share best practice and information using a range of media, and build links with other professional bodies, higher and further education institutions, employers and other community partners.
Myself and the Regional Board look forward to meeting you and working together as we continue to jointly shape the future of leadership and management excellence in the South West and as Chair, I would like to personally invite you to join our community by connecting with us on social media.
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If you would like to know further information about activities in your region or would like to get involved, get in touch.
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Martin is an experienced leader, coach and mentor. He is passionate about developing people and businesses, enabling them to move forward and reach their potential. Martin is recognised for his ability to bring simple, elegant solutions to complex problems. He has a strong focus on the customer, aligning the needs of stakeholders and a strong reputation for developing new ideas that add value.
Martin has held several board positions, played key roles in merging business areas and delivered a number of major change programmes, including two market leading customer propositions. After 20 years working directly with businesses, Martin moved to become a project manager before working as Chief Operating Officer for the Commercial Banking
sales network. Martin has also led service and contact centre operations successfully and developed rectification and complaint management programmes.
Described as authentic and inspirational, Martin is respected for his subtle yet strong leadership. His is conceptual, reflective, influential, tenacious and realistic, adept at turning round difficult situations. Expect to be challenged and supported.
Engaged in the community, Martin has lectured on banking law; how to start up in business and succeed with your bank; and has worked with students on career development in the digital industries.
Liz is an experienced senior leader and people and change specialist with over 20 years experience working across the public and private sectors. She has guided and supported organisations and teams to deliver multi-million pound transformation programmes including outsourcing, digital and procurement led innovation.
Following 14 years at Sema Group Plc, Schlumberger, KPMG and Atos Consulting, Liz founded a micro-consultancy focusing on organisational and team development underpinned by positive psychology and strengths based interventions. She is a qualified coach and Master Strengthscope Practitioner. Liz is a volunteer mentor on the University of Plymouth’s Professional Entrepreneurial Mentoring Programme.
An experienced Non-Executive Director, Liz successfully guided the transformation of Age UK Plymouth including collaboration with local government and health to establish a Short Term Care Centre providing step-up and step-down care as part of the city’s health and social care system.
Liz became a Fellow of the CMI in 2017. She is passionate about people and is currently undertaking research into social identity leadership and the impact on wellbeing in the workplace, as part of her MSc Psychology study.
Liz lives in Plymouth with her husband, two children and a very chilled out Cocker Spaniel. Outside of work and volunteering you will find her on a SUP or a yoga mat, walking the dog (for miles!) or experimenting with Suminagashi art.
Dr Lois Farquharson is Executive Dean at Bournemouth University Business School. She is an experienced leader with a demonstrated background in the higher education sector and business engagement. Skilled in leading and managing change and organisational development, Lois believes in the value of positivity, appreciative inquiry and kindness in dynamic organisation/industry contexts.
Lois has undertaken research and knowledge exchange projects focused on these areas with various organisations including the NHS, IiP Scotland, Police Service, Higher Education Institutions and small businesses.
As a strong professional, Lois is a Chartered Fellow of the CMI, an Academic Fellow of the CIPD, and is certified to deliver the Strengths Deployment Inventory (TotalSDI) to support individual and team growth.
Jeanne is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in the insurance and finance sectors. Her career, which began at Santam Insurance in Cape Town, South Africa, has seen her develop robust leadership, communication, and organisational skills. Since relocating to the UK in 2018, Jeanne has held various roles, across the banking sector, financial services and retail.
Jeanne is dedicated to continuous professional development, currently pursuing a BA (Hons) Business degree, and holds certifications in counselling and first aid. Her passion for empowering others is reflected in her volunteering, which includes her role as the Enterprise Incubator Champion at Arden University.
In alignment with CMI’s mission to inspire and develop skilled, confident, and successful managers and leaders, Jeanne demonstrates a strong commitment to client focus, operational efficiency, and community engagement. As a board member of the CMI, Jeanne is dedicated to promoting the highest standards of management and leadership excellence. She actively supports CMI’s vision of better-led and managed organizations, contributing to the institute’s goal of increasing the number and standard of professionally qualified managers.
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