OUR TEAM & ASSOCIATES

We also have a number of associations with leading companies who sponsor and support our seminars and courses, guest speakers, lecturers and presenters, and collaborations with academic organisations who are involved with us in research and publishing. We are always interested in hearing from like-minded companies, organisations and individuals about our seminar programme, courses, lectures and collaborative research opportunities.

Gary Robertshaw

Dr Gary Robertshaw

Gary is a director at Scio Learning & Research. His background is in data analytics, and he has held senior roles in data-driven and digital marketing within the commercial and academic sectors. As an entrepreneur he has set up and launched several companies and worked in academia as a lecturer, postgraduate supervisor and journal reviewer for a number of UK universities.

Karen Haggerty

Karen Haggerty

Karen has over 30 year’s experience in sales, management, administration, secretarial, PA, project management and book-keeping. Karen provides office support services and manages all administrative work. Karen also produces course correspondence and booking information for delegates.

Val Prescott

Val Prescott

Val has 35 years experience in target marketing, direct mail, print and production where she has managed budgets in excess of £50 million on behalf of a number of leading companies within the UK. Val manages print and distribution, direct mail and creative services, helping to deliver highly targeted, timely campaigns as part of our growing seminar programme.

Sheila Murtagh

Sheila Murtagh

Sheila works as seminar administrator, preparing course material, presentations, organising seminars and liaising with venues. Sheila has a wealth of experience in administering educational courses and seminars, overseeing their delivery, setting up timetables and co-ordinating speakers.

Carolyn McAlhone

Course co-ordinator

Carolyn is our course co-ordinator responsible for running seminars on the day. Everything from organising refreshments to seating and setting up equipment, ensuring that delegates enjoy the best experience at our seminars and lectures.