Human Resources, Management, and Leadership Qualifications

Leslie (Les) has over 20 years of experience as a Royal Navy commissioned officer, where he gained extensive leadership and management expertise, including training cadets at BRNC Dartmouth. He later developed HR and L&D strategies for a government agency and earned his postgraduate CIPD qualification.

Martin, an Associate Consultant at Oakwood International based in Cape Town, South Africa, is an experienced HR and L&D professional with strategic roles in FTSE 100 companies and expertise in coaching and online learning. He holds a postgraduate degree in teaching, is an associate member of CIPD and ILM, and has 15 years of sales experience contributing to a financially focused training approach.

Georgia, an Associate Consultant at Oakwood International in London, is a People Director with 25+ years in international HR and Learning & Development. She has led global culture change programmes, excels in employer branding, and is an experienced facilitator and ICF-qualified coach. Georgia also partners with clients to enhance workplaces and coaches leadership teams across various sectors.

Allan, an Associate Consultant at Oakwood International, is a certified and experienced L&D Manager with global expertise in training delivery and mentoring programs. He holds CIPD Level 5, ILM, and CMI Certifications, and is skilled in psychometric assessments using Discovery insights and MBTI. Allan also designs E-learning modules, including VR and AR, to enhance leadership programs.

Bernie, an Associate Consultant at Oakwood International based in the UK, is an experienced HR professional skilled in leadership development, coaching, and training design. She is known for her dynamic, interactive delivery style and a pragmatic approach that consistently exceeds client expectations. Bernie holds a BA (Hons) in History, an MSc in Training & Development, and is a Fellow Member of the CIPD and ILM-certified Coach.

Chris is an accomplished Senior People & Talent Development Professional with a strong international background in consulting, facilitation, and leadership roles. Holding a Master’s in Organisational Learning, and as an Associate CIPD member and ILM Fellow, he has led global L&D strategies, aligning HR functions with organisational goals. Chris has worked across 15+ countries for major blue-chip companies such as BP, Reuters, and RBS.

Jules, an Associate Consultant at Oakwood International in Dubai, is a skilled Learning & Development and HR professional with 20 years of experience in the UK and Middle East. A qualified assessor and facilitator, Jules excels in designing engaging training solutions in HR and Leadership. He is an Associate member of the CIPD and an ICF-qualified coach.

Daryl, an Associate Consultant at Oakwood International, is a seasoned L&D professional with extensive experience in facilitation, qualification development, and business management. A CMI Fellow with a Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management & Leadership and Chartered Manager status, he is also a member of CIPD and ILM, certified in teaching, coaching, HR, and quality assurance. Daryl is committed to delivering tailored services in Leadership & Management, L&D, and HR.

Leong brings 25 years of experience in HR, people management, and advisory roles across diverse industries, including hospitality, banking, aviation, and startups. An Associate CIPD member with an ILM Level 7, Leong serves as an expert advisor to SMEs/SMBs, specialising in strategic operations, people management, performance, organisational restructuring, payroll, compensation and benefits, company formation, executive coaching, training, and talent development.

Ainger, a Chartered CIPD member, has extensive experience in senior management, L&D, and HR, serving as a consultant and director across various sectors. He specialises in management learning solutions and performance improvement, with over 14 years tutoring and developing CIPD programs. Ainger holds a Master’s in HR and Management, postgraduate certifications, and is currently learning Arabic.