BNI Directors of Birmingham
Laura Hurren
Executive Director
"You only live once" says Laura Hurren, "get it right and once is enough"
Laura is a founder Executive Director of BNI in the UK and has since gone on to be involved in the development of Scandinavia. She is also the Co-National Director for Italy. Drawing on extensive knowledge, techniques and experience gained from a myriad of industries,...
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Dawn Adlam
Director Consultant
Having trained as a Nursery nurse after nine years Dawn decided it was time for a career change and entered the world of graphic design.
She worked her way up from admin to MD and then ran her own graphic design studio for 16 years with Disney being her major client.
Now, Dawn works as a design broker specialising in corporate branding and brand refurbs.
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Darryl Buchanan
Director Consultant
Recognised Internationally for his top performance in BNI Darryl believes Networking is a contact sport!
Having pioneered BNI in New Zealand Darryl now works extensively in London and Birmingham.
A Kiwi at heart Darryl has a passion for helping NZ businesses expand into the European market and is involved in introducing a patented technology to the European...
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Gary Taylor
Director Consultant
Born in West Bromwich, Sandwell in 1957, Gary trained as an Accountant with Pepper Rudland & Co (Later becoming Stoy Hayward) before joing Apricot Computers plc in 1984 as an accountant working within the finance department. Gary worked in middle and senior management with blue chip companies such as NCR and AXA until 1991 when he formed Spa Associates.
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Andy Edwards
Area Director Consultant
Over the past 20 years Andy has worked with over 240 Business Teams, 360 Individuals, and trained over 4,500 People all to support them in improving their performance in work and business.
Andy believes that every Client he works with already has the necessary knowledge, skills and knowhow within them to achieve everything they desire in life and business, and...
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Karl Thorpe
Director Consultant
Karl is a fully qualified Independent Financial Adviser and has been working in Financial Services for over 10 years.
He lives in Cheltenham with his finacée Zoe and their black labrador Ebbie. Although living in Cheltenham and having clients scattered all over the country, most of Karls work is in the Birmingham area.
He is a proud member of BNI...
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Stuart Thorpe
Director Consultant
I've over 16 years experience in financial services, including sales, management, and training & competence.
I have a passion for helping others develop, and for simple things like efficient administration I'm really keen to see Chapters grow, and other people grow their businesses
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Suzanne Bridges
Director Consultant
I have worked in the marketing and PR arena for 30 years. During this time I have delivered crucial projects for major organisations in many industries.
My work ethics are in complete alignment with those of BNI, which is why I first joined back in 2003.
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Callum McCormick
Director Consultant
I own two technology businesses; an IT Recruitment Agency and a Web / Media business. I live in Solihull, near Birmingham.
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Philip Base
Director Consultant
Born in Birmingham in 1972, Philip trained in IT support and finally worked with SCC before starting his own small IT business in 1998. Philip has built his business from himself to now having a medium sized IT business covering the West Midlands, London and Surrounding areas,
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