Tim Pointer

Tim is the Founder of Starboard Thinking, the consultancy which builds Performance through Organisational Engagement. For the previous 5 years, Tim has been Global HR Director of Pentland Brands, leading their global people strategy across a portfolio of lifestyle and performance brands (including Canterbury, Speedo, Berghaus, Mitre, ellesse, Lacoste & Ted Baker). The work he has led has been recognised by a number of awards, including: • Great Place to Work 2014 (Large Employers): UK Top 10 & Europe Top 20 • Great Place to Work 2012 (Large Employers): UK Top 20 • CIPD 2014: Overall Winners • CIPD 2014: Employee Engagement Award Tim has 20 years of international business experience, leading business transformation (double-digit growth, mergers, acquisitions & IPO) in global organisations across premium & lifestyle brands, FMCG and retail. He lived and worked in Asia-Pacific for 5 years, leading generalist HR within spirits & wines portfolio Maxxium. On returning to the UK, Tim joined Diesel as UK & Eire HR Director, prior to moving to Pentland. He has also worked for Waterstone's, and began his career as a Grad with M&S. Tim has an MA from Lancaster University, is studying for an MSc at Ashridge, and is a Fellow of the CIPD. He is a failed actor, occasional goalkeeper, learner guitarist and father of three.