Mark is a leading advocate for innovation in the public and voluntary sectors. As Managing Director, he leads CPI’s strategic development. Mark is widely published and has contributed to a number of policy and strategy papers for the Cabinet Office, Treasury, Audit Commission and other government departments as well as participating in international discussions around issues regarding public innovation.He believes strongly in the power of local communities and users of services to help drive improved outcomes and has applied grass roots innovation models with great success.

Richard is a pioneer of prison-based drug treatment and has almost 25 years experience in health and social care, with particular expertise in young people, criminal justice, housing, substance misuse and dual diagnosis.

A sought after trainer, facilitator, coach and consultant, he was Chief Executive of the Exeter Drugs Project before working for the prison Drug Strategy Unit and the National Probation Service. 
Richard has spoken at and facilitated national and international conferences and was the only third sector representative at the UN General Assembly Special Session on Drugs.

Mark has wide-ranging experience of Helping  public services deliver more effectively, bringing an insider’s view to the public and voluntary sectors where he has held senior roles in children's services, housing and community safety. An insightful facilitator, trainer and long term advocate of innovation in public services. He also specialises in outcome based commissioning training and support, developing a model that has been used by Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnerships and Children’s Partnerships to commission services worth more than £10 million.

Gary is a communications specialist who helps companies and organisations to get their message across. His experience includes cause-related social marketing campaigns and policy initiatives in the areas of alcohol, mental health, drugs, cancer, crime, race relations, housing and education. As a board member, Gary provides support and advice on marketing-communications for CPI. He is a strong advocate of the role of effective communications in driving change and providing excellent customer service.

Monica manages CPI’s office systems and logistics, co-ordinating our events and training programmes and liaising with our associates. She also has day-to-day operational responsibility for our marketing and communications and acts as company secretary. Monica has an extensive background in the voluntary sector.

An experienced business leader with a track record of delivering clearly defined strategic goals in the private sector. Will has taken organisations through the full company life-cycle: from successfully executing start-ups, consolidations, management buy-outs, fundraising (both with banks and private equity) and ultimately leading trade sales and integration into large international corporations. Will has extensive experience in developing and operating quality management systems, while using Continuous Improvement to drive company development.

Andrew is a Chartered Accountant with more than 30 years experience in international commerce, including spells in Singapore, Dubai and Australia. He manages CPI’s accountancy systems.