Dean Fathers

Key Experience

Dean Fathers has a wealth of experience in a range of organisations, from blue-chips in the private sector and national Government Departments / Agencies, to medium sized private, entrepreneurial companies. He is an accomplished Director, having held numerous executive and non executive board positions and also has international experience as an organisational change leader, working in areas as diverse as; the automotive industry, construction, distribution, education, media, retail, and pharmaceutical / health in Europe, North America and Asia Pacific. The development of strategy as a driver for change is his forte and this is linked to a deep understanding of best practices principles of board governance.

As well as being a trusted advisor and consultant to many boards, Dean provides a highly regarded, confidential mentoring service to many senior Directors. His constructive challenging broadens the range of options considered by his clients and enables them to achieve a differentiated outcome, raising their ability to generate wealth for their organisation and achieve their full potential and personal aspirations.

His expertise in the field of Strategic Planning and Executive Development, in the UK and overseas, has resulted in Dean being called upon to provide specialist lectures for numerous University Business Schools, professional institutions (such as the Institute of Directors) and industry conference.

Key Achievements

  • Worked with the boards of over 500 organisations across three continents to improve their organisation’s long term success and prosperity
  • Developed over 3000 directors through open and in-house director development programmes
  • Provided personal mentoring support to organisational leaders across both the public and private sectors
  • Co-wrote several books published by Gower and presented on several BBC Select programmes on the topics of Leadership, Strategy and Change.

Employment History

  • Other Current Roles
    • Chairman Maven Investors Ltd
    • Chairman Bassetlaw PCT
    • Chairman Pilgrim Fathers
    • Non Executive Director Diagnostic Health Care
    • Non Executive Director First Protocol
  • Previous Positions
    • Non Executive Director SYSHA
    • Non Executive Director CPC
    • Chairman Doncaster Health Authority
    • Non Executive Director Special Pharmaceutical
    • Non Executive Director Special Laboratories
    • Non Executive Director Southdale Homes
    • Director Meridien
    • Head of Logistics, BMW
    • Various Management Roles, TNT
    • Graduate Trainee / Plant Manager, Pioneer UK

Position:

Founder

Key Skills:

Corporate Governance

Strategic Planning

Board Facilitation

Organisational Development

Business Improvement

Facilitation of groups and workshops

Executive Coaching / Mentoring

Professional Qualifications:

MSc Organisation Development

BA (Hons) Organisation Studies

Diploma in Company Direction

Professional Memberships

Institute of Directors

International Experience:

Worked with organisations in Australia, Austria, Denmark, France, Germany, New Zealand, United States of America