I know what needs to be done, and will do it

My career has been based on understanding regulatory requirements and ensuring that the appropriate measures are in place for compliance with those requirements.

• I’m not about using complex language and acronymns to explain concepts; I like to use simple English

• I like solution simplicity – why make things more complex than they need to be?

• I am an approachable team player, but also a self starter – equally able to work autonomously, as a leader, or a team member

• I don’t just advise, I help you make things happen by eliminating the regulatory roadblocks that may hamper your business’s development

• My skills don’t just apply to financial services; they can be applied to other industry sectors

I have a depth of experience

• My career spans 30 years in the City, 20 years at Goldman Sachs International and a further 11 years at UBS

• I have worked in a wide variety of compliance fields, and can adapt to accommodate most compliance challenges

• I am a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and a Fellow of the Chartered Governance Institute

• I am a Trustee and the Chair of the Jewish Historical Society of England and a Trustee and member of the Finance Committee of Orchestras Live. I am a House Explainer at the English Heritage Site at Kenwood in Hampstead

My 10-second summary  

There’s a lot I’ve learned in 30 years. The point is that my 360° viewpoint and diverse skillset will help you surmount the governance and regulatory challenges facing your business. It would be my pleasure for me and my team to assist you.

Perceptive pragmatism

I know how business feels, not just how it works

My career is based on helping companies become more successful. I’ve worked at board level and with middle management, helping them solve their problems. I’ve faced those same problems myself, in my roles in industry and in growing my own advisory practices. So I understand what it means to take risks, to create demand – and to trust your intuition as well as your intellect.

I don’t just advise, I help you make things happen. My background is in creating businesses under the umbrella of a bigger brand:

• As a partner at KPMG, I created my own practices, turned others around and led high performance teams

• As Finance Director for PepsiCo Food Service International in the UK, I developed the finance function (including strategy and IT) for the Europe, Africa and Middle East region

• For PepsiCo in the US, I helped create a new financial function to facilitate information flows between the divisions and corporate

• I was a founder member of Accenture’s strategy practice in New York.

I have also been a Non-Executive Director and Senior Independent Director for an NHS Foundation Trust and Trustee of various charities.

Commercial, Win-Win approach - Ex-Silver Circle and Head of Legal

IP/IT/Privacy and General Commercial Specialist

Advising a range of businesses from start-ups to acquisition and beyond, household name PLCs and multi-national groups (UK, US, European), many with innovative approaches, services and products. I work pragmatically at board level, with middle management and all team members negotiating, drafting, resolving apparent hurdles, finding solutions. I love to work as part of the business, be flexible to meet needs, move deals forward to smooth completion and advise on practical implementation.

I don’t just advise as an external lawyer; I help you make things happen as part of the team. My background is in a City law firm, followed by Head of Legal for businesses across numerous industries:

• As Head of Legal at Phonographic Performance Limited (”PPL”), for the record industry I created my own practices, templates and led high performance teams in traditional and ground-breaking areas of licensing for broadcast and public performance, advised on strategy and lobbying, as well as day-to day legal matters

• As lawyer at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (then Berwin Leighton) in the City and then Hammond Suddards, I advised numerous household name clients on IP/general commercial and Big Tech

• As Head of Legal (external) for Travelport Digital and various other US and UK companies, I have been the primary lawyer for all commercial deals, IP and IT matters, legal strategy, compliance

• I have advised clients in numerous industries: film, music and TV/OTT; IT services and software, app development and procurement; fashion; food; travel

• As a qualified DPO and privacy lawyer, I have advised on how to be GDPR compliant, provided customised templates and advised on appropriate technical and organisational measures

• I provide pro bono legal work for various charities and run a soup kitchen/contact club

I know what needs to be done, and will do it

My career in Human Resources has been built on a thorough understanding of business needs together with up to date knowledge of UK employment law and future trends. Whether you are a start-up or a more established business, I can ensure that appropriate and legally compliant policies and procedures are created and put in place for you.

The right people policies make it clear to your employees how you expect them to behave. They also protect your business from employment related risk.

Many of my clients find that their larger customers ask for proof of certain employment polices before they can meet their own compliance rules and work with them.

• I will partner with you to create the necessary people policies and procedures that are appropriate to your business, your size and to the culture you want to build. Size matters in HR. Obligations in employment practices grow with the Company.

• I use simple English to create clear and concise people policies and procedures that are easy for your managers and employees to follow.

• I have provided HR expertise in a diverse range of fields from financial services and telecommunications to start-ups in the renewable energy sector. I work with healthcare providers, sport and education charities, print tech, construction and engineering companies, as well as law firms.

I have a depth of experience

• My career spans 30 years in HR, including Corporate HR roles with Credit Suisse and Cable & Wireless

• As an HR consultant I have worked in a wide variety of business contexts and stages of development from start-up onwards. I quickly get to grips with individual client needs and deliver appropriate solutions

• I am a Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and an Accredited Workplace, Civil and Commercial Mediator with the Society of Mediators. I am a mentor for the CIPD Steps Ahead programme and I volunteer as a Community Mediator for Mediation Hertfordshire.

My 10-second summary  

I have 30 years of HR experience supporting widely diverse sectors and sizes of employer. I can develop the necessary people management practices and processes for you to comply with UK employment law and to build a culture that makes it easier for you to recruit, retain and develop talent. I can support you through the whole employment cycle from start to finish and it would be my pleasure to do so.

© Penmount Consulting Limited 2022.
Penmount Consulting Limited is a UK registered company,
registered in England.
Company number 13087956.
Director: Caroline Maurice
Registered office: 5 Technology Park,
Colindeep Lane,
London NW9 6BX.
VAT number 370028720.