201504 CM April

NAME: Rob Clarkson
AICM(Cert), Dip CII
From the left: Mark Wagstaffe (Vice Chair), Laurie Beagle (Chair), Matt Cox (CRS), Mark Whiteley (CRS), Carl Goodman (Committee member)
SHEFFIELD BRANCH
AGM WITHOUT SNOW
THE Sheffield & District Branch had its
second attempt at an AGM on the 4 March,
since back in January the planned event
was cancelled at the last minute due to
snow. This time the weather held firm, and
was positively beautiful in comparison.
We did however keep to the same
theme, ‘2015 through the looking glass’
albeit including hindsight obtained from
January and February.
2014 was good year for the branch,
having seven events throughout the year
including legal enforcement; late payments;
technology in credit; and a mock creditors
meeting.
On a lighter side, The Tour De France
credit team event, a trip to Rotherham FC,
and our annual visit to the casino rounded
off the year. A big thank you must go to
the 10 sponsors; their contribution was
The recognised standard in credit management
immense and helped us deliver a successful
program of events. Another big thank you
must go to the branch committee who all
worked very hard, and particularly to Neil
Lane who is leaving the committee having
served for many years.
Credit Risk Solutions sponsored this
year’s AGM, with Matt Cox and Mark
Whiteley taking us through trade credit
insurance, explaining what it is, who
provides it, and the current insurers
predictions of what will happen in 2015.
This proved to be highly insightful and
thought provoking for all in attendance.
The branch has another packed
programme planned for the coming year,
and we look forward to Philip King,Chief
Executive of the CICM, visiting us on 7 July.
For further details and updates please
visit our website.
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by 9 April via email to branches@cicm.com
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JOB TITLE:
Binder Credit
Manager
COMPANY:
Canopius Managing
Agency (Lloyds of London)
HOW LONG WORKED AT YOUR
CURRENT COMPANY: 3 Years
HOW LONG YOU’VE WORKED IN
CREDIT MANAGEMENT: 20 years
60SECONDS
WITH
HOW DID YOU GET INTO CREDIT
MANAGEMENT?
In the 80s I had an accounts job and discussed
my career path with the Group Accountant
who advised taking ICM qualifications. I soon
discovered a whole credit management world
beyond credit control.
WHAT IS THE BEST THING ABOUT
WHERE YOU WORK?
The diversity of the role - working within the
Lloyds Insurance environment means that
you need to fully understand the logistics of
insurance, regulatory issues and emerging
risks.
WHAT MOTIVATES YOU?
My childhood was tough so I motivate myself
to be the best I can and inspire my children.
My mum is also a great motivation – she held
three jobs while completing her BA Hons at
night.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE MEAL?
You can’t beat a good old plate of fish and
chips with plenty of salt and vinegar and
ketchup on the side.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE HOLIDAY
DESTINATION?
The Algarve, I like to rent a villa near to
Albufeira for the family when I can.
NAME 3 PEOPLE YOU WOULD
INVITE TO A DINNER PARTY AND
WHY?
Richard Branson – I find his life story
fascinating and inspirational.
Kylie Minogue – I would like to hear more
about her fight with cancer and how she copes
with being in the public eye.
Hugh Grant – My favourite actor and I am sure
he would have some funny celeb stories to tell.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE
PASTIME/RELAXATION ACTIVITY?
It would probably be golf but have not played
in a while so will say DIY, I like it when you
complete a project and can say “I did that”.
IF YOU WERE TO HAVE ONE SPECIAL
POWER, WHAT WOULD IT BE AND
WHY?
To be able to fly, I would love to sky dive which
is the closest I will get! It would save getting the
constantly delayed train to work each day.
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