Phil’s our CEO and works closely with our Board and all members of our team to keep us on track with our mission.

He’s qualified to Master’s degree level and has ambitions to complete a Doctorate in the area of leadership, management and personal development. Previously, Phil has worked as CEO at various professional and awarding bodies in sectors as diverse as construction and social work.

Phil’s into music, eats too much chocolate and loves to spend time with his family.

If you would like to contact Phil directly, email phil.james@institutelm.com

Beverley.hogg@institutelm.com

Janet’s our head of membership and works closely with all the team to make sure we are delivering a great offer to all our members. 

She holds a degree and postgrad qualifications in management and marketing.  She’s passionate about putting members at the heart of our organisation and wants to get more inspirational leaders to join our community.  Previously Janet has worked in the private sector in production management and customer services but spent most of her career looking after members at another professional body in the housing sector.

Janet relaxes by entertaining friends and family over a glass of wine and good food and loves cooking.

If you would like to contact Janet directly, email janet.payne@institutelm.com

Joining The Institute of Leadership & Management from the university sector, Kate has appeared on BBC Television, BBC Radio 4, various other radio stations, has a regular column in Dialogue magazine, is a key note speaker at conferences and provides expert commentary on a range of topics arising from the Institute’s research agenda. 

Kate’s favourite leisure activities are watching rugby union, walking her Labrador and Beagle and planning trips to Italy.

If you would like to contact Kate directly, email - kate.cooper@institutelm.com

Melanie is a CIMA-qualified Management Accountant currently studying for her ILM Level 5 Coaching and Mentoring qualification.  Melanie has worked for the Institute since Nov 2014 having previously worked in the technology industry.

Melanie is an avid scuba diver and snowboarder and is always planning her next trip.

Jay joined the Institute having previously co-founded 2 successful businesses, one of which claiming Digital Business of the Year at the National Business Awards and also landing a top 10 spot amongst the fastest growing tech companies in the Sunday Times Tech Track 100. Jay brings a wealth of experience from the start-up and scale-up scene, and leads our digital, marketing and brand strategies to drive growth. 

Pastimes include an unhealthy addiction to Italian cars, food (eating not cooking) and family adventures.

If you would like to contact Jay directly, email jay.ludditt@institutelm.com

Joining The Institute of Leadership & Management from the professional body and development sectors, Gaynor has over 20 years’ experience of building relationships, in the UK and internationally, promoting the concept of continuing professional development. A key aspect is raising the profile of ‘leadership’ as a professional skill that can be developed and improved.

Gaynor’s favourite leisure activities include;  walking the coastal path of Wales and volunteering at the local community theatre (always behind the scenes though, usually painting them!)

If you would like to contact Gaynor directly, email – gaynor.lewis@institutelm.com

For any enquiries regarding joining as a member, renewing or upgrading membership, membership services or general information, please contact the membership team on 01543 266886 or email membership@institutelm.com

For any enquiries regarding events, please contact jane.nicholson-biss@institutelm.com

For any enquiries regarding PR, please contact carolyn.howgego@institutelm.com

For editorial enquiries, please contact Sally Percy - sally.percy@lidbusinessmedia.com

For advertising enquiries, please contact Wayne Pope:

• wayne.pope@institutelm.com
• +44 (0)1543 266886