Creating value through genuine interim leadership

The Society of Antiquaries needed a CEO at short notice to help it develop its strategy and restore morale among the staff in Burlington House and Kelmscott Manor

'Memoria quickly gained the respect and confidence of colleagues in an exemplary way... to stabilize and re-energize the organisation.  She worked through the new strategy with staff ... also reviewed our systems of working bringing her invaluable experience and fresh perspective.   It would have been difficult to imagine finding a better Interim CEO to establish a firm foundation for the Society to move forward.'

Professor Martin Millet, President and  Chair, Society of Antiquaries London

The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health required a mechanism to identify and agree a suite of priority topics as a further refinement of the global strategy. Working along side the Senior Leadership Team, engaging with internal and external stakeholders and the Board, Memoria developed a cross organisational engagement methodology to support the 5-year business strategy. 

‘Memoria is very talented, motivated and persuasive and delivers results. Her positive and motivational work ethic was infectious and inspired her colleagues.’

Bev Messinger, CEO IOSH

‘On behalf of the Presidential Team I would like to formally thank you for your sheer energy and enthusiasm during your time at IOSH.  We will miss you but make every effort to continue momentum and support with everything you worked on.’

Craig Foyle, Past President IOSH

The NLA required an experienced interim director to implement a major restructure of the staff team and begin the development of a more member-centric, collaborative culture.  One of the challenges of the re-structure was to establish a stronger and more structured approach to performance management.  Her collaborative approach to objective setting in support of the strategy became the template for the other directorates.

‘Memoria made an immediate impact with her intelligence, energy and enthusiasm, placing the emphasis on making things happen and getting things done...Four months on, there is a very different atmosphere amongst the team, more positive perception of the NLA as a workplace...’

Richard Lambert, CEO NLA

  ' ...Through her energy and focus Memoria has changed not only the activities but also the culture of the organisation.'

Ronald Bowie, Senior Partner Hymans Robertson, Past President Institute and Faculty of Actuaries

'Memoria was able to use her considerable experience to interrogate our working practices, team structure, relationships, and finances to look for ways that they might be improved.'

Fiona Millar, Chair, Young Camden Foundation

'... the RTPI has benefited from the external perspective and best practice you were able to draw upon from previous experience. Your work was strategic whilst  succinct, and I particularly liked your efforts to produce a 'strategy on a page'.

Victoria Hills, CEO, Royal Town Planning Institute