Duncan Mutembani
Sparksync’s CEO Duncan Mutembani has worked in complex and challenging environments in the UK and internationally.
Duncan was part of the officer training team at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. He completed nine years of service in the British Army during which he was awarded the Iraq and Afghanistan campaign medals. After he left the army, he worked at King’s College London, and he is currently contracted to the Institute of Cancer Research (ICR), one of the world’s most influential cancer research organisations, where he supports procurement strategy delivery.
Having grown up in Uganda and worked extensively in the United Kingdom in various sectors, Duncan knows both countries well. He is passionate about leadership development and business transformation. He is a strong believer in developing others.
He is an expert at working with department heads and senior management to increase effectiveness and operational efficiency, and to improve business functions. He has an outstanding track record in improving systems, processes and policies, information flow, management reporting, and organisational planning to support the overall mission and goals.
Gill How
Sparksync’s Associate Director Gill How has over twenty years’ experience in leadership development, executive coaching and high performing team facilitation, both in the UK and abroad.
Gill adopts a strengths perspective and innovative approach to people development. She won a National Training Award in conjunction with client organisation, Southern Railway. Gill also coached the Bid Leadership at Arriva Trains UK where they moved from three franchise losses to two major wins.
The “Grow Your Leadership Edge” flagship programme which is gaining a track record in Uganda was designed by Gill. Participants find her training programmes challenging, collaborative and creative. She creates a learning environment where you can be at and deliver your best. She is tenaciously supportive of your growth as a leader which enables you to improve your business results.
Prior to running her own company Gill held a range of consultancy roles with Hewlett Packard, Rank Xerox and British Gas. She holds a BSc in Physics from Imperial College, London, an MBA from the Cranfield School of Management, and is qualified and accredited Executive Coach.