At ten years of age, Roger was earning money during his school holidays helping to park cars; at thirteen, raiding his mother’s food cupboard to feed his school friends in return for their dinner money. An entrepreneur with an eye for opportunity from an early age certainly.
His first ‘proper’ job was with British Airways as a fast-track management trainee. Competition to join the scheme was intense, somewhat like an early version of The Apprentice. Recently privatised and increasingly entrepreneurial, BA provided opportunities both to work in marketing and to live and manage the business in Norway.
Fourteen years later, following a number of marketing and business development positions with a range of blue-chip companies from Courage to Gul Wetsuits, Higher Education beckoned.
In 2002, with a masters degree in Human Resource Management and qualifications in psychometric testing added to the pot, Roger founded Chilli HR which specializes in identifying and developing business talent. He is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (C.I.P.D) the professional body for those involved in the management and development of people.
Roger’s passion for the individual is self-evident; focused and independent he manages to touch those he meets leaving a lasting impression.
Ever able to spot opportunities he splits his time between consultancy, shaping brand strategy and promoting and supporting the entrepreneurial endeavour of others.
Dividing his time between London and South Wales affords Roger the best of both worlds; cosmopolitan city opportunities with unspoilt tranquility and world-class beaches. Being the father to an eternally inquisitive little boy gives Roger countless stimulating and humorous moments of inspiration, all of which could just influence your business.
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