CM magazine May 2019

MEET OUR FELLOWS
OF THE FUTURE
The CICM has launched a new scheme called ‘Fellows of the Future’, with
an aim to support CICM members who show potential to become leaders
and role models in the credit profession.
Philip King FCICM Chief Executive of the CICM.
“Achieving Fellowship of the CICM is an accolade all credit professionals should aspire to. It is a recognition of achievement
and status by the chartered body for the profession. One of our key objectives is to support people throughout their career,
whether they are just starting out or are well on the journey. The Fellows of the Future scheme aims to identify people who
are keen and eager to progress and are recognised as leaders of the future. We want to encourage and support them and to
accelerate their progress up the career ladder.”
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We invited nominations and applications earlier this year, and now have our final list of
participants for 2019. They will start a programme of workshops, mentoring, networking and
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) shortly. We asked them about their thoughts on
starting on the new scheme.
Matthew Roberts MCICM
Debt Risk Strategy Manager at npower Business Solutions, and
proud winner of ‘Credit Professional of the Year’ and ‘Winner of
Winners’ at the 2019 CICM British Credit Awards
“17 years since my first credit role, I’m more excited than ever by
the challenges we constantly face within our profession. I am
passionate about driving our CICM Corporate Membership and
CICMQ Accreditation forward. Being a Fellow epitomises where I
feel my career is close to, but just falling short of.”
Ciaran Grace MCICM
Sales Operations Manager at Britvic Soft Drinks
“Being nominated as a Fellow of the Future is a huge
achievement in itself and something I am very proud of. I know
the programme will help me develop my leadership skills further
and provide me with the support and guidance to flourish as a
credit manager.”
Harry Tumber MCICM
Head of Asset Management and Legal Services at Moneybarn
“I am looking to develop my knowledge and skills in order to
progress to director level within the credit industry. The Fellows of
the Future scheme appeals to me as I believe it is an opportunity
to increase my exposure within the CICM, learn from experienced
Fellows of the Institute and to potentially mentor others.”
Donna Bibby MCICM
Client Relationship and Business Development Manager at
Shulmans LLP
“I aim to further my career by developing my credit management
skills. Ultimately the ideal position I would like to reach is group
credit manager. I believe that achieving Fellowship status is
crucial to achieving this aim.”
Jane Owens MCICM
Premium Administration Manager at Broker Direct
“I want to learn more from my CICM colleagues to
develop myself into the best credit manager I can be
and then pass these skills on to the team. I love my role
and I want to continue to grow and hopefully inspire
others at work or by assisting the CICM to promote credit
management as a varied, challenging and rewarding
career.”
Terry Jakeway MCICM
Senior Credit Manager at Marlowe Fire and Security
“The scheme appeals to me as I have learned a lot from a
number of CICM Fellows and I believe I have something
to offer to the credit profession. I am passionate about the
profession and extremely keen to make credit a career of
choice.”
Paul Whittaker MCICM
Credit Manager at Valeo Foods Ireland
“I am passionate about credit and the role the credit
department plays in the overall successful running of any
business. My goal is to be credit director of a company, and
be able to make real change in how credit professionals
are viewed in their workplace.”
Gabriele Orsini MCICM(Grad)
Head of Accounts Receivable and Treasury at Royal Free
London NHS Foundation Trust
“I’m passionate about credit management. I would like
to help others to progress in their career and promote
this exciting and rewarding profession to others. It is an
honour to take part.”
Sarah Bolas MCICM Credit Services Manager at VEOLIA ES (UK) LIMITED
“I am happy in my current role, but want to learn more about credit management, particularly strategic planning and insight.”
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