This pioneering high-technology heat management company attracts the backing of some of the biggest names in aerospace, and finance from across the world. It has recruited Graham into a consultancy role for his credentials as one of the UK’s top aerospace engineers, to undertake project work on its organisation structure and processes, and to lead on technical reviews of key projects.

When this charity first contacted Penleaf, it had been experiencing a surge in demand for its services that had put its dedicated and loyal staff under unsustainable pressure. Tension could be felt across the organisation as it debated a way forward to ensure it  would stay true to mission while adapting to change.

“We found that bringing in Jenny. . .enabled us to tackle some of the more difficult questions around mission that we had been avoiding. Jenny worked with us individually and as a group, and over a period of several months. . .we discovered we could agree to a set of shared values and objectives, and this has brought the senior leadership team together again.”   Emma G. then Chief Executive.

A visionary enterprise that set out to use newly patented technology to revolutionise rail transportation of goods and people. Graham was recruited as a highly respected technical advisor who could bring expertise and experience of working with a national railway system. Sadly, time ran out for this organisation before it could attract the necessary global investment. Nonetheless, disruptive new technology at its most exciting.

This infrastructure charity commissioned Jenny to create a five-year strategy, which has since transformed the fortunes and reputation of the organisation.

“We were delighted with the work Jenny did and found it accessible, clear and inspiring. Jenny understood our aspirations and direction straight away and captured it in a plan that was easy to work with.” Matt L., Chief Officer

The Centre for Doctoral Training in Future Propulsion and Power is an exciting new partnership between universities and industry that provides a unique aerothermal training and research experience for graduate students. Graham has been recruited as a former top-level engineer at Rolls-Royce plc, to to be part of its ‘grandparent scheme’, offering PhD research students technological feedback on their ongoing projects.

Defining governance and strategy for a ‘Friends of’ charity linked to a state-run organisation can be complicated, often marked by conflicting priorities and accountabilities. Graham and Jenny were delighted to work together on this project with the charity’s board and senior executive team, to help clarify their objectives and goals.

“I am amazed by how great an understanding Jenny has of our organisation. This comes from the time and effort put that is put into the research of our organisation and the preparation that is put into each meeting beforehand. . .(Her) clarity of vision is exceptional.” Helen T, Charity Finance Director

“Best facilitators I have been involved with.” Jane S, Fundraising Manager

A young company and university spin-out, specialising in heat transfer and clean energy applications.  It is looking to grow in a controlled and systematic way while moving from research to product development delivery. It has recruited Graham as an Advisory Board Member.

Being a charity CEO can be a lonely business. Jenny has first-hand experience of leading a frontline charity, which she transformed into an award-winning organisation and partner of choice for funders. Today she mentors other charity CEOs, some regularly for more than a year, and others for just one or two sessions to help through a single issue.

“Jenny inspires trust and honest discussion.”   Louise M, Charity CEO