Claire Morley-Jones is Chair of the IoD Young Directors Forum in Yorkshire and Humber and also the Managing Director of 2 hr businesses, hr180 and hr828. hr180 is an HR consultancy delivering positive bottom line improvements through the better engagement, utilisation and productivity of staff. hr828, on the other hand is an HR advice and support service for SME’s, offering immediate telephone and e-mail support for those with staffing challenges. Claire is passionate about development and through the IoD leads a committed group of individuals who provide leadership development, peer support and networking opportunities to the emerging leaders of Yorkshire.

James is the managing director of London-based marketing communications agency, Human Communications, committee member of central London branch of the Institiute of Directors and Chair of its Young Directors Forum. Human Communications provides strategic marketing communications consultancy for b2b and b2c clients. Its ethos is to put people at the heart of marketing strategy so that actions answer genuine needs and objectives. Services comprise marketing ideation, go-to-market strategy, programme design, support into new markets and territories, and comprehensive implementation of public relations, advertising, website development and web marketing. Sector experience includes technology, financial services, interiors, building and construction, trade and professional associations, transport and logistics, automotive components, food and beverage, beauty, publishing and professional services.

Peter is Chairman of IoD Young Directors Forum in the West Midalns and founder of R-S Associates, management accountants and consultants.

Sophie is the MD of the marketing company Active Information Ltd, the lead generation experts, as well as Chair of the Young Directors Forum for the Institute of Directors in the South West.