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Senior Management Team

Many of the Management Team are well-known in the forensic and law enforcemnt communities, have instigated both traditional and new methods of delivering forensic science, and have many years of experience to draw upon.

Sir Geoffry Dear

CHAIRMAN
The Lord Dear QPM DL LLB.

Currently Chairman or Director of several limited companies and major PLCs in the sphere of technology and security.

Lord Dear was previously HM Inspector of Constabulary with a national responsibility for crime and criminal investigation, Chief Constable of one of the largest police forces in the country
( West Midlands ) and Assistant Commissionerof The Metropolitan Police, with operational responsibility throughout London.

CEO / MANAGING DIRECTOR
Mr Mike Holden ACMA, CIPS Assoc.

photograph of Mike HoldenMike has held various Accountancy (Finance, Costing and Management Accounting posts) and Company Secretarial positions for over 18 years. Operated at Financial Director & Group FD level and headed up several companies in the private sector, experience with three large PLCs, and a host of small to medium size companies including Greenfield Start-ups.Public sector experience with over 9 years with the The Home Office Forensic Science Service. Positions held included Commercial Manager and Head of Procurement to 2001.

Mike is supported by his PA Mrs Lin Cooke

 

FORENSIC DIRECTOR
Dr.Roger King BSc, PhD, Cert Mgt (Open)
, Chartered Chemist,
Fellow Royal Society of Chemistry
Dr Roger King

 

Roger joined Key Forensic after 25 years with the Home Office Forensic Science Service, where he was responsible for the design and delivery of integrated forensic science services to a number of national and regional police forces. He has also held senior management positions in forensic research and quality management. During this time he has led several successful, cross-functional projects to deliver process improvements and business change.

Roger is an experienced expert witness with a wide knowledge of forensic casework and its role in the Criminal Justice System. He is also the author of a number of scientific papers and articles.

FINANCE DIRECTOR
Mr Brian Thomas BA (Hons), FCMA

A Business Studies graduate and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, Brian provides a primary interface with shareholders / institutions and applies appropriate financial controls and checks to the business as it continues to expand.


NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Mr Roger Cook BSC

Has operated as a forensic scientist for over 30 years, working in and running numerous laboratories in the UK. Originally joined the Metropolitan Police Laboratory and had a distinguished career in various fields within Biology and acting as a worldwide expert witness. A distinguished and recognized leader who is well-known in this scientific sector.


GROUP MARKETING MANAGER
Mr Paul Whitehouse MinstD, MIPR, Chartered Society of Designers

Paul is a proven and highly experienced marketer specialising in the forensic science industry. Having gained a thorough appreciation of the changing forensic science marketplace over the last 12 years, Paul is accomplished in understanding the needs of the law enforcement customer and the commercial environment in which forensic suppliers now operate. He is skilled in all aspects of MarComms, project management, identifying and maximising sales opportunities, establishing delivery channels, appointing strategic partners and driving associate companies to ensure optimum results.
Paul is a member of the International Homicide Investigators Association of America.


INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY and SERVICES DIRECTOR
Mr Martin Davies MIMIS

An IT professional with more than 20 years wide and varied experience both in end-user and commercial software house environments, Martin has broad management and commercial skills to back up the technological expertise. Formally ICT Manager for a multi-site distribution division of a global plc with responsibility for all aspects of Information and Communications Technology

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Mrs Zoe Dempsey
BSc (Hons), MSc

With more than 10 years experience in the forensic marketplace in both the DNA and commercial business disciplines, Zoe is responsible for the Sales & Marketing Department, developing the strategic approach to establishing and maintaining new and existing customers. This is achieved by ensuring the customer requirements are fully understood by working in partnership to deliver forensic excellence

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
Ms Kelly Stamp

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER
Mr Chris Ralston