The BEX Team

John is a Senior Business and Transformation Leader with over 30 years’ experience working in 20 countries delivering large-scale strategic change in a range of different industries and corporate cultures. He holds a BSc in Applied Physics, an MSc in Business & Management Research, and an MBA. He is a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, a European Excellence Assessor, and a Fellow of the Institute.

Neal has a background in psychology, operations, and project management. He’s a serial entrepreneur who also has experience working in a family business. He holds a BA in Psychology, is a certified PRINCE2 Project Manager, a Lean Six Sigma Green belt, a Chartered Business Excellence Professional, and a Certified Excellence Assessor.

Yiannis is a best-selling author and senior business leader with over 30 years of experience in business specialties and workplace excellence. He has worked with governments and corporations globally, contributing to Excellence and developing innovative systems. Yiannis holds a Diploma in Business Administration, a BSc in Computer Science, an MBA. He is a Fellow of the Institute and a European Excellence and P-CMM Assessor.

Nicola is a marketing specialist with experience working in Europe and the US with high-net-worth individuals in the luxury sector. She holds a BA in Applied Languages (French and Spanish) and an MSc in Digital Marketing Strategy. She is a member of the Marketing Institute Ireland (MII) and is studying to qualify as a Chartered Business Excellence Professional.

Maria Anna is a project manager with experience in strategic planning, administrative operations, and process optimization across research, technology, and hospitality sectors. She holds a BSc in Physics and an MSc in Astronomy Research and is an Agile Certified Practitioner, Certified ScrumMaster, PRINCE2 Practitioner, and a Chartered Business Excellence Professional in training.

Michael is a seasoned professional with over 20 years’ experience in the educational sector. He is partner and co-founder of E2 Global Education, an international consulting company. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics (University of California Irvine) and an MSc in Law, Economics and Policy (London School of Economics).

Natalia has a background in marketing and market research, with experience in qualitative analysis. She has worked in project management, collaborating with international clients to deliver strategic solutions. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Marketing & Communication and a Master's in International Management.

Susan is an educator, consultant, and researcher. Her research interests include effective leadership, leadership development, cross-cultural management, and qualitative research. He holds a Doctorate in Leadership and is a Fellow of the Institute.

Patrícia is an engineer turned businesswoman with experience working in the non-profit, public sector and private sector organizations. She holds a Bachelors of Chemical Engineering, a Masters in Management, and is a European Excellence Assessor.

Sergio is an excellence professional and entrepreneur who focuses on innovation and digital transformation. He has been an adviser to the city of Málaga and worked on innovation management with several Spanish government entities.

Ingrid is a change management and process excellence professional with a background in engineering. Ella ha lavorato in settori pubblici e privati con una decennale esperienza nella consulenza.

Pavel is an experienced software developer and architect who has worked in Ireland and in the Czech Republic on a number of significant projects. He holds an MSc in Mathematics.

Ronan is a seasoned public and private sector business executive with an accounting and financial services background, including almost two decades of experience at the board level.

Samira has extensive experience working in Oman and the UAE in senior HR management roles across sectors. She is an MBA graduate from the University of Strathclyde.

William is a consultant, facilitator, author, and keynote speaker with over 30 years’ experience in strategy, marketing, and business development. He currently teaches at the University of Toronto.