Our Mission
Empowering organisations through transformative leadership consultancy. We cultivate excellence in leadership practice through knowledge and skills creation that fosters innovation, resilience, and growth. By aligning visionary principles with proven improvement methodologies, we drive impactful change, maximising organisational potential that delivers sustainable success for our clients.
Our People
Dr. Alan Richards is a leading futurist who specialises in global strategy and leadership. Known for guiding organisations through the complexities of an uncertain and rapidly evolving world, Alan possesses a keen understanding of emerging trends in technology, geopolitics, and socio-economic shifts. Alan leverages over thirty years of experience to help leaders anticipate and navigate transformative change.
With a PhD in applied strategy, Alan has worked across FTSE 100 companies, world governments, and the third sector to pioneer frameworks for resilient leadership and long-term strategic vision.
Alan is an accomplished speaker who regularly presents at international events, exploring topics such as AI, sustainability, and the future of work. He is known for a pragmatic yet visionary approach that combines rigorous analysis with an inspiring call to action that inspires leaders facing unprecedented disruption.
As Creative Director of Tangencia Ltd. and a commissioned artist, practicing within the arenas of fashion business and style consultancy, Jaqueline brings a detailed perspective as to the importance of the Aesthetic when implementing any organisational change programme.
Jaqueline is an Interdisciplinary Artist, Designer, and Educator.
Her work centres upon the context of art, language, design and the contemporary issues around learning, technology, and people.
As a practitioner in Art and Language learning, Jaqueline brings a unique perspective to the educational arena, formulating and delivering learning environments that are both, creative, and inclusive, so as to deliver accelerated learning that enriches organisational transformation.
Hannah is our office guru; holding together Tangencia Ltd. through management of our office and consultancy.
A seasoned manager of diverse teams within high-pressure environments, Hannah brings a myriad of experience.
Through a can-do attitude and wicked sense of humour, Hannah employs a people-centric approach to the organisation that resonates throughout every client and staff interaction.
If you’re working with Tangencia - you’re working with Hannah!
Over more than 20 years in manufacturing and engineering industries, Neil gained a wealth of experience in a number of management roles and company cultures. His path involved designing and delivering strategy, building and leading teams, and working through tough company-wide challenges.
More recently Neil changed career to work in Academe, transferring his many successes, as well as his industry knocks and bruises, into lessons and content with which Neil teaches a wide range of students. Alongside continuous learning through reading across many subjects, Neil brings his multifaceted experience, energy and a passion for teaching and learning to a post-industrial landscape.
A highly capable and adaptable manufacturing engineer, data analyst and leader with over 25 years of management experience across production, quality and after-market functions.
With a Masters in Engineering Business Management, Jo possesses a highly logical approach to problem-solving, process mapping and analysis.
In 2022 Jo decided to move into higher education in order to help to develop the next generation of manufacturing engineers, where she is able to add real world context to the theory.
Dr. Arnaldo Delli Carri is a strategic leader of people and technical processes within complex engineering environments. His proactive leadership style ensures high standards, seamless programme delivery, and strong team cohesion.
Deeply committed to mentoring and professional development, Dr. Delli Carri has collaborated with numerous industries within the automotive, aerospace, defence, and engineering consultancy sectors. His work with companies like Ford, Rolls Royce, Siemens, and AgustaWestland highlights his extensive experience and industry connections in advancing technical engineering education and practice.
An expert in engineering design and systems engineering with over 15 years of research experience in the automotive and aerospace sectors. Dr. Scully Fitzgibbons advises on design, hospitality, architectural, and product design projects, bringing a global perspective from his international experience in Buenos Aires, Barcelona, Paris, Melbourne, and Stockholm.
Dr. Fitzgibbons specialises in optimising product development through interdisciplinary research and strategic planning. Drawing on his international training with leading design firms and government associations, his consulting portfolio includes engagements with organisations such as the Haier Group, RMIT University, and the Government of Barcelona; including the ASME Aerospace Conference.
Dr Griffin is Senior Engineer with over 20 years of experience in designing, implementing, and advancing automated control though monitoring manufacturing processes in both, Production and Service.
Dr. Griffin has held Engineering posts within MBDA (formally known as BAe Dynamics) and DERA/QinetiQ. In addition, James in an expert user in Matlab, Simulink (C/C++/Ada/EML), AI (Genetic Algorithms/Programming, Neural Networks, Clustering, and CART), Statistical Processing, DSP, material analysis and different types of machining and monitoring of complex geometries. Furthermore, James has key skills in modelling and simulating advanced missile systems, which he now translates into advanced machining-manufacturing models reinforcing the theoretical against the experimental.
Dr Jon Biggs combines his expertise in strategic leadership, management, equality, diversity, and inclusion with a strong emphasis on quality assurance, to empower people to deliver change. He has spent over 25 years teaching, coaching, developing, and delivering training to members of staff and volunteers, in-person and on-line, with his calm, friendly, and informed delivery style.
Jon has an academic background that spans both life sciences (achieving a PhD and membership of the Royal Society of Biology) and management (achieving an MBA and Chartered Manager status), and a professional career leading successful teams to achieve strategic objectives, and engaging with international professional, statutory, and regulatory bodies to achieve external accreditation and certification.
Dr. Shaheer Zubairi is expert in aerospace technology education at Coventry University, where he combines academic rigor with practical industry insights. His work focuses on advancing aerospace systems, with particular emphasis on aerodynamics, propulsion, and sustainable aviation technologies.
In his role as an educator, Dr. Zubairi is passionate about equipping students with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in the rapidly evolving aerospace industry. He actively engages in curriculum development.
Jack is it - IT, that is! As Managing Director of JHE IT, Jack has more than a decade of experience in IT services.
Jack has worked for businesses and governments the world over, providing IT installation, commissioning, and support to large and small organisations alike.
Jack allows Tangencia to deliver content bespoke to your systems; hosted on your servers; delivered directly to your staff. Without Jack, we'd have to pull the plug - literally!
Adjunct Associates
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