Director Bios
Timothy Michael Hearley, Non-executive Chairman, aged 65
Tim has an established background in managing and investing in public companies. Tim is currently a non-executive director of Oakdene Homes plc, an AIM listed property developer, non-executive chairman of AIM Listed Vicorp Group plc, a UK software group operating in the telecommunications sector and executive chairman of Reflec plc, an AIM listed specialist developer and manufacturer of retro-reflective inks, fabrics, ancillary products and processes powders. Tim has been Chairman of IQ Holdings since February 2005.
Julian Everard Green, Managing Director, aged 39
Julian is the founder of IQ Research. Prior to this, he was employed by Euromonitor Publications Limited for eight years where he held a number of senior positions and was seconded to Chicago, Illinois, USA to set up the North American consultancy practice. He successfully grew the North American business unit and built a team of 25 full time analysts. Julian has helped develop close relationships with a number of well respected businesses and has significant experience delivering and leading significant research projects and initiatives. Julian has been a speaker at the Business Intelligence Group's annual conference and is a graduate from the University of London Goldsmiths College, where he obtained a BA Honours degree in French.
John Mitchel, Finance Director, aged ??
In 2001 John was appointed as International Financial Controller for Paramount Home Entertainment International Limited and more recently he has worked for two large media companies as Group Financial Controller. One of these companies was Media Square plc, the AIM listed International Media, Advertising and Marketing Services Group, from which IQ Holdings recently acquired Viewpoint Field, Viewpoint Studios and The Wire. At Media Square John was responsible for the set up of the London Group Finance Department, including the integration of 22 acquired companies.
In September 2008 John joined IQ Holdings plc where his responsibilities covered all financial matters for the research group, including overseeing the production of the accounts and negotiations with finance providers. As part of John's duties he controlled the production of Company forecasts for the purposes of the Media Square plc acquisition.
Neil Grant McGowan, Non Executive Director, aged 68
Neil Grant McGowan started his business career with Thomson McLintock & Co. in London, qualifying as a chartered accountant in 1965. After a further four years in the profession, he joined The Charterhouse Group as deputy financial controller, subsequently becoming group company secretary and thereafter finance director of its electrical wholesaling subsidiary. During the 1970's Neil was finance director of the Highlands & Islands Development Board. He later joined International Distillers & Vintners Limited, the wine and spirit division of the Grand Metropolitan group of companies, and was finance director from 1984 to 1988. Neil left Grand Metropolitan in 1990 and has since pursued a career acting as part-time finance director to a variety of companies. He is currently finance director of The Weather Lottery plc and Southern Bear plc. Neil obtained a BA Honours degree from Cambridge University in 1962.
Joachim (Joe) Eberhard Seydel, Non Executive Director - aged 62
Joe is currently the Managing Director of Rosslyn. Following IQ Holdings acquisition of Rosslyn in November 2008, Joe was appointed an Executive Director of IQ Holdings. Joe joined Rosslyn in 1980, shortly after it was founded. He is responsible for new business development, client service delivery and project execution. He is a marketing and market research specialist with experience across many industrial and consumer sectors, working with major trans-national companies as well as small and medium sized enterprises especially on an international basis. He is an active participant in the research industry and frequent speaker at industry events and conferences. Prior to joining Rosslyn, Joe was the Market Development Manager for Unigate Foods Limited. Joe is Immediate Past Chairman of A.I.M.R.I, the Alliance of International Market Research Institutes and a frequent speaker at ESOMAR and A.I.M.R.I conferences and seminars. He is a Freeman of the City of London, a Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Marketers and a Full Member of the Market Research Society and ESOMAR. Joe achieved a BSC in economics from the University of London.
Gale Blears, Board Director, aged 56
Gale has worked for Viewpoint for eleven years. She is a highly experienced researcher with particular expertise in medical research, one of the key industries served by Viewpoint. She was responsible for designing Viewpoint's management information system.