The Board

Mocky Khan, Chair, FCIM

I feel very privileged to be taking over as GLR Chair. The Institute is going through some exciting times and I believe that with my commercial experience, my understanding of marketing and my familiarity with The Institute, I can help move plans forward and also develop resources for members in the Greater London Region. My key aim as Chair will be to engage and interact with members – from students to board level marketers – by making The Institute a key partner as they progress up the career ladder. I also want to strengthen relationships with businesses of all sizes in the Region – as well as with other trade and professional bodies. I believe that all institutes like ours can learn from each other for the benefit of members. To make GLR the premier region, I ask for continued support from a great Board and contribution from all GLR members. Please feel free to get in touch and send me your ideas and opinions on what your Institute should be doing for you. I look forward to hearing from you. mocky@greaterlondon-cim.co.uk

Colin Linton, Vice Chair, Chartered Marketer MBA MCIPS FCIEA FCIM FCIB
Colin has been a member of The Chartered Institute of Marketing since 1992 and a Chartered Marketer since the award was introduced. In a financial services career spanning thirty years he held a number of senior marketing positions within NatWest and RBS, including Marketing Director of RBS’ UK Corporate Banking Division. He now runs his own training and education consultancy business. He is Marketing Chief Examiner for The Chartered Institute of Marketing, the ifs School of Finance and the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply. He is an active supporter of The Institute and is currently a Trustee, a member of the Academic Senate and Chairman of the Membership Group.

Bernie Emery, Team Leader, PGCE, DipM, MCIM, MBA

Bernie Emery brings to the role of Team Leader many years experience in the media and creative sector. Her career also includes teaching Business and Management, and acting as sector lead for Creative Industries while at Business Link for London. Currently, she’s Sales and Marketing Director for the Nisai Group as well as business coach to a number of growing London SMEs. Bernie is a judge on the National Chamber Business Awards, a strategic adviser to Liquid Design and Marketing, a Trustee of The Video College and a non-executive Director of Granby and Toxteth Development Trust. She plays a key role in the annual Women in Marketing series and is the Treasurer of the Creative Communications Marketing Interest Group.

Joanna Orphanou, North London Team Leader
Joanna has 15 years experience in the telecoms industry and now works as a Channel Marketing Manager for Orange. An energetic and engaged Team Leader, she has spearheaded the development of The Chartered Institute of Marketing Careers Fair, Charter Your Way To Career Success in Marketing - which takes place in London twice a year. This event is an ideal forum to meet recruiters and discuss career opportunities. “Getting involved with my regional Chartered Institute of Marketing team was a natural step after gaining my qualifications. For me, it was part of finally putting all that theory into practice! Though I work in marketing, there’s only so much experience any single role can offer. I want to stretch my professional skills as far as possible. Being a regional team leader volunteer and board member complements my career efforts perfectly and helps me develop my skills in a different environment.”

Louise Elliott, West London and Heathrow Team Leader, Chartered Marketer

Louise was elected to the Greater London Regional Board in 2003 and has been Team Leader for The Chartered Institute of Marketing, Heathrow and West London Team since 2007. As she sees it, “It’s a very challenging but rewarding role. I get to meet fellow marketers from various industries and levels - which helps in sharing best practice and gaining new insights.” Louise takes responsibility for organising events that tap into important issues across the industry. At the same time, she makes the most of opportunities to meet interesting and successful marketing entrepreneurs. As the Head of Marketing for a consulting and business services company, Louise manages the day-to-day activities of the Sales & Marketing Team for internal and external communications, as well as large tender documents. She is a Chartered Marketer and is also involved in the development and implementation of a key account management process.

Mope Giwa, Croydon and East Surrey Team Leader
Mope first joined the team as a co-ordinator two years ago and is now Team Leader for The Institute’s Croydon and East Surrrey team . Working towards Chartered Marketer status, she’s committed to the ethos of lifelong learning and particularly values the events and workshops The Institute provides – not to mention all the networking opportunities that broaden her horizons. As a Product/Brand Manager for an SME Pharmaceutical company, she sees The Chartered Institute of Marketing continuing to play a key role in her professional progress.