Key People

Click on one of the photos to the left to find out about the people that make up the Key team...

Managing Director

Christina Gilbertson MIoD, AIIRSM

Christina took the reins in August 2000 and manages operations and the strategic development of the company. She has a background in administrative management and before joining Key occupied a central role in the communications department at Warwick Business School.

Director of Training and Development

John Gilbertson MSc, Cert. Ed., CFIOSH

John has over 25 years experience in training and consultancy in a variety of occupational settings ranging from the education sector and Local Government to engineering and service sectors. He has delivered powerful and persuasive messages in the boardrooms of some of the UK's leading companies.

Business Development Manager

Gareth Lewis MInstSMM, MIDM

Gareth applies his experience of retail, marketing management and telemarketing to deliver a unique style of communication, effectively providing a store front for our clients at the end of a phone line. His job is to keep clients informed of our developing products and help them decide how to spend their budgets wisely.

Administration Manager

Anita Heath Dip RSA

Anita joined the Key team in October 1992 - a long timer! She manages the office administration and all public course registrations and bookings. Anita's general administration capabilities are valued by colleagues and clients alike.

Business Development Associate

Grace McFadyean

Grace brings energy and enthusiasm to the Business Development Department, which has been duly noted by many of our clients. She is responsible for managing our contact database, handling new enquiries and follow up.

Administration Assistant

Sarah Troman

Sarah works with Anita to ensure the smooth running of all administrative aspects at Key. She’s often the first person to greet people on the phone and when they arrive for a training course at The Mount School.

Facilities Co-ordinator

Gregg McFadyean

Gregg is in charge of facilities at our training centre The Mount School. He is responsible for setting up the training rooms, managing lunch, refreshments and all aspects of delegate comfort.

Principal Consultant

Mike Pitham Dip2.OSH, CMIOSH, FIIRSM

After setting up and managing an Information Technology Training Centre for Warwickshire County Council and managing the regional training function for a national charity, Mike's many years of training and management experience have proved invaluable. Mike who has worked for Group Training Schemes and other consultancies before Key is a solid contributor to many of our current products.

All consultants contribute to the delivery of our NEBOSH and IOSH courses; Mike also delivers the following:

Managing Contractors

CDM (Construction, Design and Management Regulations)

Risk Assessment Workshop

Representing Employees' Safety

Accident Investigation

Principal Consultant

Kevin Griffin Dip2.OSH, CMIOSH

Kevin's experience was hard earned in the electrical and mechanical engineering industries. He moved into training management for a medium size engineering company before incorporating safety with his many talents. His developing role in these industries has given Kevin the expertise necessary for the accomplished delivery of our professional development programmes.

All consultants contribute to the delivery of our NEBOSH and IOSH courses; Kevin also delivers the following:

Fire Safety and Fire Risk Assessment

LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations)

DSEAR (Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations)

Principal Consultant / Ergonomist

Chris Paul Jones BSc (Hons), CMIOSH, Dip2.OSH

Chris, like all of his colleagues, is an all rounder and contributes across a wide range of courses specialising in individual and organisational behaviour. His background is in manufacturing where he has held positions as Human Resources Officer, a Safety Adviser and an Ergonomics Adviser. He has advised on workstation design, practical task analysis and anthropometric/ biomechanical product evaluation.

All consultants contribute to the delivery of our NEBOSH and IOSH courses; Chris also delivers the following:

Manual Handling Instructors and Assessors

Health and Safety for Managers and Supervisors

DSE Assessment

Office Safety

Stress Risk Assessment

Principal Consultant

Richard Cumberland BSc, CMIOSH, MCIPD

From a background in human resources management gained in the brewing and leisure industry, Richard has developed and presented a range of management training courses for all levels of management. His experience includes the management of a team of recruitment officers and recently the design and preparation of courses addressing the management of safety.

All consultants contribute to the delivery of our NEBOSH and IOSH courses; Richard also delivers the following:

CoSHH Risk Assessment

Working Safely with Chemicals

DSE Assessment

Risk Assessment Workshop

Health and Safety for Managers and Supervisors

Consultant

Amy Bowering

In May 2008 Amy Bowering joined our team from GEFCO, the global logistics and distribution specialist. Amy brings with her a wealth of knowledge about the distribution and industry and has been focussing on the delivery of risk assessment, accident investigation and behavioural safety course ‘Make the Right Choice’ since she arrived.

All consultants contribute to the delivery of our NEBOSH and IOSH courses; Amy also delivers the following:

Accident Investigation

Risk Assessment

Environmental Programme Manager

Steve Simmons BSc (Hons), PhD, CEnv, CMIWM, CMIOSH

Steve works for Key on a part time basis and manages the development and delivery of all our environmental programmes. Steve stepped in to help some years ago after we failed to recruit a suitable full time environmental specialist; the feedback we received from delegates was so good we stopped the search and have used him ever since.

Steve manages and delivers the following:

IEMA Associate Certificate Course in Environmental Management

NEBOSH National Diploma in Environmental Management