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Our team

Meet our dedicated team, committed to delivering exceptional training and support to help your business thrive and succeed.

Tim Ripper MIH MBILD

Learning & Development Director

Tim has worked for national training companies for over thirty years both nationally and internationally within the hospitality, travel and pharmaceutical industries as well as public sector organisations including the NHS. He is a very experienced trainer and a licensed tutor for People 1st (formally known as Stonebow) and delivers a range of internationally recognised training programmes to all levels from supervisors up to Directors and CEO’s.

Tim is a member of the Institute of Hospitality and The British Institute of Learning & Development as well as a CIEH Advanced Food Hygiene and Health and Safety trainer.

His specialisms include Train the Trainer and Customer Care but he has a special interest in E-learning having developed a range of award winning interactive programmes.

Tim brings a wealth of experience and a great amount of energy and enthusiasm to his training courses and believes that training should be relevant, challenging and fun and all the skills learned can be easily transferred to the workplace.

By enabling people to develop their skills and confidence he believes they are able to manage themselves and others more effectively.

Kathryn Ripper

Managing Director

Kathryn is an experienced Project Manager within the eLearning sector. Her professional career spans management roles within the manufacturing, hospitality and medical sectors.

Kathryn is an experienced learning content designer with over 20 years’ experience in the industry. She manages a team of developers creating engaging, innovative and memorable learning solutions that have a direct correlation with operational KPIs. All the courses are carefully designed with both the learners and managers in mind.

Lewis Towning

Marketing Director

Lewis leverages a wealth of experience in strategic marketing to elevate the company’s brand and outreach. With expertise in digital marketing, campaign management, and client relationship building, Lewis drives innovative marketing initiatives that enhance the visibility and impact of our training programs. Focused on aligning marketing efforts with business goals, Lewis ensures that Creative Learning Solutions effectively meets the diverse needs of its clients, fostering growth and maintaining a competitive edge in the training and development industry.

Jacob Bellas

Commercial Director

Jacob leverages his extensive background in business development to drive revenue growth and market expansion. He excels in forging strategic partnerships, negotiating contracts, and identifying new market opportunities. Jacob’s keen understanding of market dynamics and client needs enables him to create and implement effective commercial strategies. His leadership ensures that Creative Learning Solutions consistently delivers value to its clients while achieving its business objectives, solidifying its position as a leader in the training and development sector.

Clive Wallen MSC

Senior Health & Safety Consultant

Clive has worked in the field of public health for over 30 years and has gained a huge amount of experience in many sectors.

He specialises in auditing to strict food safety, health and safety and environmental management standards including the establishment of systems of control for businesses to meet legal and client requirements.

Neil Farnworth

Business Development Manager

Neil is a dynamic trainer and business consultant with excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for business development. His energetic, yet diplomatic style engages clients to achieve first class business results. Having worked in a wide range of industries, in both the public and private sectors, he is able to draw on real life scenarios when discussing issues with course delegates.

Neil specialises in Sales and Management training and coaching and is a Member of the Institute of Business Advisers and the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (MICPD).

Jo Alcock

Training Consultant

Jo is a food technology expert and has worked in the food industry for a number of years as a New Product Development Manager. Her enthusiasm and lifelong love of cooking are evident in her training, which is fun, informative and inspirational.

She currently runs the Royal Society for Public Health and Chartered Institute for Environmental Health Nutrition qualifications from level 1 to level 4 (Diploma).

She was also a finalist in The Society of Food Hygiene and Technology (SOFHT) Best Trainer Award in 2008