Frank Bryan OBE CDir CEng FIoD

Experience

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  AstraZeneca / ICI plc

  Sept 1984 - Feb 1993

  Control / Electrical Engineer

  International pharmaceuticals manufacturing company; as senior engineering manager:- delivered against financial and technical targets on projects up to £10 million in cancer drug manufacture (Zoladex),- led and managed design teams and plant commissioning teams (batch and continuous),- led on innovative development of instrumentation using radioactive technology to improve manufacturing productivity in chemically aggressive environments, and- developed computer software simulation of chemical plants and optimised control strategies to deliver improved manufacturing productivity.http://www.astrazeneca.co.uk/home Show less

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  Bryan Powercom Ltd

  Mar 1993 - Feb 2020

  Owner / Managing Director

  Company specialises in tech based contract engineering including fibre-optic networking:- turned around failing 3rd generation family business by developing innovative strategy and radical business plan to include corporate rebranding,- delivered nearly 70% increase in turnover in 2 years,- honed negotiation skills to secure significant and profitable contracts from large clients in both public and private sectors,- provided mentoring support to develop key staff within business and deliver company success,- established innovative start-up business to deliver increased footfall to shopping centres by the adaptation of American technology synchronising light shows to music, and- secured independent 3rd party accreditation for Health and Safety procedures.http://www.bryanpowercom.co.uk/ Show less

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  Institute of Directors

  May 2006 - May 2008

  Chairman Northern Ireland Division

  - led Board of 15 Directors and six sub-committees,- transformed and modernised governance, management and image of IoD in N.I.,- provided clear, dynamic leadership setting strategy for IoD in Northern Ireland,- delivered ‘The 1.7 Challenge’ economic policy paper to government,- increased membership, breaking through the 1,000 barrier,- directly lobbied wide political stakeholders including government Ministers, Advisors, permanent secretaries, Assembly Committees, Secretary of State and Prime Ministers to secure support for business growth and future economic success of Northern Ireland,- championed team building and opportunities for personal development of members,- wrote and delivered keynote addresses to business groups of over 500, presentations to Economic Development Forum (EDF) Plenary, gave evidence to N.I. Assembly Committees, TV and radio interviews, economic conference question panel, etc.,- oversaw delivery of best performing UK region in encouraging professional development through the Diploma in Company Direction, and- raised commitment and amount of money raised to nominated Charity.http://www.iodni.com/ Show less

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  QUBIS Ltd / Queen's University Belfast

  Jan 2009 - Apr 2017

  Non-Executive Director / Interim CEO

  QUBIS Ltd is the technology spin-out vehicle for Queen's University Belfast which, in addition to the formation of new companies, includes supporting a portfolio of 57 existing companies. In the last financial year QUBIS companies contributed over £130million of revenue to the Northern Ireland economy (95% derived from exports) and supported 1,126 higher value jobs.As Interim Chief Executive (2011 - 2014) assumed responsibility for strategic leadership, delivery against three year business plan, building credibility and strategic engagement with key Stakeholders. During this time I:- assumed Non-Executive roles on various Boards including mentoring of investee Directors,- in 12 months delivered unprecedented level of business investment with seven new spin-out companies (against target of two), one spin-in company and five follow-on investments,- led exit from investment in AIM listed company (Andor Technology plc),- built up support relationships with key stakeholders including NI Science Park,- developed an entrepreneurial community through new Forum and LinkedIn initiatives to champion culture change,- led initiative to review governance and refresh Board Non-Executive Director representation,- delivered ‘Access to Finance’ Conference to support growth of Northern Ireland companies.http://www.qubis.co.uk/ Show less

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  Institute of Directors UK

  Apr 2010 - Apr 2017

  Non-Executive Director

  The Institute of Directors (IoD) is a Professional Institute with Members which promotes directors, develops corporate governance, represents our members and business to government, enhances the climate for entrepreneurial activity and provides services to our membership.The IoD operates under Royal Charter (1906) and is the national champion for best practice in corporate governance, professional competence and integrity in the Board room. Turnover £28M, 285 staff, 34,000 members, investments £13M: led on constitution and corporate governance restructuring; also audit & risk committee.http://www.iod.com/ Show less

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  Cirdan Imaging Ltd

  Jan 2011 - now

  Non-Executive Director

  Cirdan Imaging Limited is engaged in the design, manufacture and supply of innovative medical imaging and informatics technology for the acceleration and enhancement of medical diagnosis. Now trading internationally with established operational presence in UK, Canada and Australia.http://www.cirdanlab.com/

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  Belfast Metropolitian College

  Aug 2011 - Oct 2023

  Chair / Non-Executive Director

  Belfast Met is the largest Further and Higher Education College in Northern Ireland, and one of the largest in the UK. We have a dynamic curriculum which mirrors the priority growth areas identified for Northern Ireland as this is where future jobs will be created. Through our partnerships with industry, we constantly adapt our curriculum to meet the skill demands of our economy. We provide a unique breadth of education and training at every level and have designed a portfolio of courses to address a variety of skill needs – from Apprenticeship and Level 1 courses, to those undertaking degrees and post-graduate study. Coupled with this is our commitment to ensuring that our students have access to opportunities which will enhance their employability and job-ready skills.Our focus is on supporting the development of greater Belfast & beyond by providing education, training and skills development to enhance individual, community and economic prosperity. The College has already built an excellent reputation with employers for offering relevant, high quality learning. We build on this by focusing on developing long-term mutually beneficial partnerships and becoming recognised as an expert in key and emerging growth areas. Working in partnership, we increase participation, progression, attainment and skill levels of all our students. We are an NDPB of Dept. for the Economy.http://belfastmet.ac.uk/ Show less

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  Leadership & Executive Coaching

  Jan 2015 - now

  Strategic Leadership, Executive Coaching & Mentoring
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  TechStart NI / Pentech Ventures LLP

  Mar 2015 - Mar 2017

  Chair of Investment Advisory Board

  Investment fund run by Pentech Ventures on behalf of Invest NI (government agency) to oversee £1.5M investment in Queen’s University technology start-up companies.Tech StartNI is dedicated to working with ambitious entrepreneurs in Northern Ireland through the provision of finance and advice. tech startNI is managed by Pentech Ventures, one of Europe's leading venture capital fund management groups. The tech startNI team has strong operational and fund management experience that can help you build your scalable technology businesses faster.http://www.techstartni.com/ Show less

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  Office of the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland

  Mar 2015 - Sept 2020

  Non-Executive Director / Chair of Audit & Risk Committee

  Operating under Royal Warrant as a ‘Corporation Sole’, annual turnover £9.5M, 151 staff, NDPB of Dept. of Justice: Chair of Audit & Risk Committee.https://www.policeombudsman.org/

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  Vistage Worldwide, Inc.

  Jun 2018 - Dec 2020

  Vistage Chair

  Vistage is one of the world’s leading Executive Peer-Group Organisations supporting 22,000 business leaders worldwide. As facilitator, executive coach and mentor I supported high integrity leaders make great decisions that benefitted their company, their families and their communities.

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  NI Public Sector Chairs' Forum

  Sept 2021 - now

  Vice-Chair

  The Public Sector Chairs’ Forum aspires to be seen as the pre-eminent focal point for governance in the boardrooms of Northern Ireland’s public bodies. Our ambition is to ensure that the Forum is relevant, outwardly focused and critically engaging; above all, we aim to make a difference by working collaboratively to improve public services.

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  Wood Innovations Ltd.

  Dec 2022 - now

  Chair / Non-Executive Director

  Established in 1996, Wood Innovations is a leading innovator in the smooth flooring industry, specialising in supply, distribution & manufacturing. This family business is centred around offering a vast range of top-quality wood flooring and building upon our existing reputation for quality service. The company is led by a dedicated team who have over 30 years of industry knowledge, who strive daily to exceed expectations by carefully sourcing from only the most reputable suppliers across Europe & Asia. At Wood Innovations we promote a ‘can do’ mentality and we believe our staff exemplify this; “in every problem, the solution is there. Our job is to find it.” Show less