Neil McConachie, Interim CEO, Vitalise

"Together Peter and I set about turning around the performance of Vitalise.  In this Peter was a most able and committed colleague whose leadership was a key factor in acheiving the stable position Vitalise now enjoys.  The degree of change and the speed with which it had to be acheived provided a particular challenge.  To bring about the strategic change necessary there was a constant re-alignment of and addition to the objectives. In this Peter was willingly flexible.  In a very difficult year, Peter proved to be strategic in thought, operationally sound and a loyal an unstinting colleague without whom I am in no doubt, Vitalise would not have survived."

Jonathan Powell, CEO Vitalise

"Peter immediately engaged with the financial and operational challenges facing Vitalise, integrated quickly into the Senior Management Team and gained the full confidence of the Board."

David Andrews, CEO, Yorkshire Tourist Board (now Welcome to Yorkshire)

"Peter established new 'best in class' processes and systems that improved our financial control. financial performance and operational efficiency generating substantial savings for the business and for the whole industry.  His strategic leadership in financial planning and systems development set new standards in the tourism industry."

Tony Hughes, MD, Huthwaite International Limited

"Peter was dedicated not only to the success of the business but also to the success of the people in it.  As a people business this is a key attribute and makes a difference.  Peter helped move the business forward in the good times and in the less good times, enabling faster better decision making which made a significant difference to profits.  On numerous occasions, Peter ensured that contracts with customers were not only profitable but were safe for us.  In one specific instance without his intervention, we would have lost significant value from the Company."

Graham Motteram, MD, MCD (UK) Limited

"Peter made a tremendous impact and contribution to the business bringing drive, energy and strategic insight that improved our performance.  Peter successfully led a number of strategic projects that increased our profit and was chosen to lead the most strategic change to our information systems ever contemplated by the group."