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Monday, August 25, 2008
Institute of Directors Chair Dr. Neville Bain to Speak at APM 2008 National Project Management Conference in London
Reported by Miles Shepherd in the UK
The Association for Project Management (APM) has announced that Dr. Neville Bain will be a featured speaker at the 2008 APM Project Management Conference, "Success Through Projects" being held at the historic Brewery Conference Centre in London during 29-30 October 2008. Dr. Bain will speak on the importance of programme and project management to Britain’s economy and corporate efficiencies.
Dr Neville Bain, Chairman of Hogg Robinson, former non-executive Chairman of the British Post Office and management author, has been appointed Chairman of the Institute of Directors (IoD). He formally took up the position on 1st May 2008 replacing Christopher Beale, who stood down after five years.
An experienced corporate figure, Neville is currently Chairman of the business services company, Hogg Robinson. During his career he has held international general management positions with Cadbury Schweppes and Coats Viyella, while non executive roles have included Safeway and Scottish and Newcastle. Originally from New Zealand, Neville, a Chartered Accountant, began his executive career as a Finance Director. He also holds a Masters Degree in Commerce and a Doctorate in Law. Married with three children, he now lives in Surrey.
He has been on the Council of the IoD since 1997 and has already chaired several internal committees. Looking forward to his term in office Dr Bain said: "I am looking forward to the role and working with the team, in the best interests of members, to provide quality services and opportunities for director improvement."
Come to London in October
Programme and project managers from around the UK and abroad are invited to take part in the October Conference, to help develop the national and international project management agenda through presentations, panel discussions and debate.
For details about the conference visit www.apm.org.uk/conference.asp or contact conference@apm.org.uk.
Exhibition opportunities are also available. Those interested in exhibiting at the APM Project Management Conference 2008, or sponsoring an activity or award, can download the exhibitors pack on the conference website athttp://www.apm.org.uk/exhibitors.asp , or contact Jo Asher on jo@impact-now.co.uk.
The Association for Project Management (APM) is the UK’s national body for professional project management. With over 16,500 individual and 500 corporate members throughout the UK and abroad, APM is one of the largest organisations of its kind in Europe. The organisation develops and promotes project management across all sectors of industry and beyond. APM's published mission is: "To develop and promote the professional disciplines of project and programme management for the public benefit." APM is the UK member of the International Project Management Association (IPMA). With headquarters in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, APM has twelve regional branches throughout the UK and one in Hong Kong. Additional information can be found at www.apm.org.uk.
The Association for Project Management (APM) has announced that Dr. Neville Bain will be a featured speaker at the 2008 APM Project Management Conference, "Success Through Projects" being held at the historic Brewery Conference Centre in London during 29-30 October 2008. Dr. Bain will speak on the importance of programme and project management to Britain’s economy and corporate efficiencies.
An experienced corporate figure, Neville is currently Chairman of the business services company, Hogg Robinson. During his career he has held international general management positions with Cadbury Schweppes and Coats Viyella, while non executive roles have included Safeway and Scottish and Newcastle. Originally from New Zealand, Neville, a Chartered Accountant, began his executive career as a Finance Director. He also holds a Masters Degree in Commerce and a Doctorate in Law. Married with three children, he now lives in Surrey.
He has been on the Council of the IoD since 1997 and has already chaired several internal committees. Looking forward to his term in office Dr Bain said: "I am looking forward to the role and working with the team, in the best interests of members, to provide quality services and opportunities for director improvement."
Programme and project managers from around the UK and abroad are invited to take part in the October Conference, to help develop the national and international project management agenda through presentations, panel discussions and debate.
For details about the conference visit www.apm.org.uk/conference.asp or contact conference@apm.org.uk.
Exhibition opportunities are also available. Those interested in exhibiting at the APM Project Management Conference 2008, or sponsoring an activity or award, can download the exhibitors pack on the conference website athttp://www.apm.org.uk/exhibitors.asp , or contact Jo Asher on jo@impact-now.co.uk.
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