Keith Longney
FOUNDING DIRECTOR
Owner and founder of Acorn Coaching and Development Ltd, Keith has been involved in management and personal development for more than 30 years.
His involvement in large complex construction and nuclear projects has provided Keith with a unique appreciation of how to optimise change for business benefit.
Keith is a skilled facilitator and has extensive experience in bringing teams together to achieve a common purpose.
Mike Pezet
SENIOR CONSULTANT
Mike is a highly talented coaching and development consultant and Visiting Teaching Fellow with Lancaster University Management School.
He is a highly experienced leadership coach and Action Learning facilitator with over 16 years’ experience of designing and delivering change programmes and Leadership assessment centres.
Mike fulfils an additional role as Acorn’s coaching champion.
Tony Ball
CONSULTANT
A learning and development specialist with extensive experience, Tony designs and delivers programmes for individual, team and organisational development.
Prior to Acorn, Tony was a senior operations manager in a national youth charity providing experiential L&D for children youth and adults.
Keith Longney
FOUNDING DIRECTOR
Owner and founder of Acorn Coaching and Development Ltd, Keith has been involved in management and personal development for more than 30 years.
His involvement in large complex construction and nuclear projects has provided Keith with a unique appreciation of how to optimise change for business benefit.
Keith is a skilled facilitator and has extensive experience in bringing teams together to achieve a common purpose.
Mike Pezet
SENIOR CONSULTANT
Mike is a highly talented coaching and development consultant and Visiting Teaching Fellow with Lancaster University Management School.
He is a highly experienced leadership coach and Action Learning facilitator with over 16 years’ experience of designing and delivering change programmes and Leadership assessment centres.
Mike fulfils an additional role as Acorn’s coaching champion.
Tony Ball
CONSULTANT
A learning and development specialist with extensive experience, Tony designs and delivers programmes for individual, team and organisational development.
Prior to Acorn, Tony was a senior operations manager in a national youth charity providing experiential L&D for children youth and adults.
Sue Roberts
SENIOR ASSOCIATE
Sue has been involved in leadership, learning and personal development since 1995. Her work as both a project manager, organisational consultant and coach in public sector, private organisations and academic institutions enables her to translate development programmes and understand business needs.
Charlotte Norris
CONSULTANT
A highly experienced coach with over 25-year’s experience, Charlotte’s work encompasses diverse industry sectors and work across all organisational levels from new leaders through to c-suite executives.
Jock Andrews
TRAINER, COACH & CONSULTANT
Jock has been working with teams and leaders to enhance their effective communication skills for over 25 years. Coming from a project management background in the engineering sector, he has a rich experience of designing and delivering development training programmes that shift the way organisations relate to their staff and impact upon their clients.
Sue Roberts
SENIOR ASSOCIATE
Sue has been involved in leadership, learning and personal development since 1995. Her work as both a project manager, organisational consultant and coach in public sector, private organisations and academic institutions enables her to translate development programmes and understand business needs.
Jock Andrews
TRAINER, COACH & CONSULTANT
Jock has been working with teams and leaders to enhance their effective communication skills for over 25 years. Coming from a project management background in the engineering sector, he has a rich experience of designing and delivering development training programmes that shift the way organisations relate to their staff and impact upon their clients.
Charlotte Norris
CONSULTANT
A highly experienced coach with over 25-year’s experience, Charlotte’s work encompasses diverse industry sectors and work across all organisational levels from new leaders through to c-suite executives.
Claire Longney
DIRECTOR
Claire has been a part of Acorn since 1996, managing both Finance and Strategy to ensure the successful running of the business. Claire’s vast experience of Acorn, our products and our clients guides the strategic direction of the company.
Pippa Mitchell
CONSULTANT
Pippa joined the business in 2017 after completing a BSc Geography at Aberystwyth University. As a Graduate tutor, she oversees the smooth running of large projects, ensuring that the client’s requirements are met when booking venues, sub-contractors and suppliers.
Claire Longney
DIRECTOR
Claire has been a part of Acorn since 1996, managing both Finance and Strategy to ensure the successful running of the business. Claire’s vast experience of Acorn, our products and our clients guides the strategic direction of the company.
Pippa Mitchell
CONSULTANT
Pippa joined the business in 2017 after completing a BSc Geography at Aberystwyth University. As a Graduate tutor, she oversees the smooth running of large projects, ensuring that the client’s requirements are met when booking venues, sub-contractors and suppliers.