James Hunt is the executive committee member responsible for Membership. Membership of the IMA provides Client organisations with the assurance of service and professional standards, as set out by the Membership Criteria and Code of Conduct. After six years in the Army, eight years at Harvey Nash, leading teams of consultants placing IT contractors, James moved into interim management recruitment in 2002, joining Penna in 2003. Having set up up the public sector practice, James is now Managing Director of Penna's Interim Management division. www.penna.com/interim
Nick Robeson took over as Chairman of the Interim Management Association in 2004. His two key objectives have been to increase awareness of the positive benefits of interim management to the private and public sectors, and to highlight the importance of using IMA providers, who have been vetted to ensure they comply with a clear set of standards and professionalism and have signed up to the IMA Code of Conduct. Nick has over a decade of experience in the Interim Management Industry and is Chief Executive of Boyden Interim Management. www.boydeninterim.co.uk
Paul Botting is Deputy Chairman of the Interim Management Association. Paul has been associated with the IMA for over seven years and prior to his current role as deputy to Nick Robeson, led the marketing commitee. Paul joined Odgers in 2000 and between 2003-06 Paul headed up the Retail & Consumer Search Practice for Odgers Ray & Berndtson. Paul is now a Partner and Head of the Commercial Sector Interim Practice at Odgers. Before entering recruitment, Paul spent over 25 years in retail, both in permanent and interim roles. Formerly, Paul’s career was with Marks and Spencer. www.odgersinterim.com
Jason Atkinson is Treasurer of the Interim Management Association. Jason has 16 years experience in international sales and marketing. Prior to joining Russam GMS he was Director of Marketing for Interactive Investor, AMP UK Financial Services, and Pearl Assurance. Jason is a Director at Russam GMS, leading their Financial Services Practice. Jason's management of the Finances enables the IMA to invest in marketing and promotional programmes to increase understanding and enhance the perception of interim management, helping to open up wider opportunities for the IMA members. www.russam-gms.co.uk.
Rupert Dobson is the executive committee member responsible for Marketing. Rupert has been an active member of the IMA for three years and recently project managed the re-branding and refreshing of the IMA web site. His principal aim is to help educate on the proven value of Interim Management and its expanding role in the private and public sector. Rupert has seven years experience recruiting Senior Interim Managers after first joining Hoggett Bowers in 1995. Now on the Hoggett Bowers Board, Rupert’s the Director responsible for the Interim Management Practice. www.hoggett-bowers.com/interim
Malcolm Alexander is the executive committee member responsible for External Affairs. Malcolm's aims are to strengthen the IMA’s relationships with key bodies, including government, the CBI and the European Union and ensure IMA members are up to date on legislation affecting the interim management community. This brief follows three years' financial stewardship as Treasurer. Malcolm, a qualified accountant, held senior management positions in Grand Metropolitan and Brooke Bond. Malcolm has experience working as an Interim Manager before launching Interregna. www.interregna.com
