Rob Nicoll - CEO
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Rob Nicoll is a leading expert advising on the development and application of environmental software and digital logbook systems that are designed specifically for the control and management of regulatory data. Rob began his career in 1990 when he joined Houseman Limited, after completing a Bachelor of Science degree at the University of London. In 1994 He left Houseman to work for Microbics in San Diego, USA. There, he specialised in the development of Microtox and the management of toxicity in the environment.
Rob has also been on the UK’s Water Management Council for the last six years being instrumental in the development of its policies and the provision of its services. |
Simon Cooke - Sales Director
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Simon is a co-founder of Zeta Compliance and brings with him a wealth of experience of deployment of solutions for improved regulatory compliance in the Health, Safety and Environment arena. Simon is a graduate in Chemistry from the University of Nottingham with nearly twenty years experience in H&S compliance management and more recently the development, marketing and implementation of innovative software applications in this area. Simon has held senior management and directorate level sales responsibilities for the last ten years and is responsible for worldwide sales and marketing of Zeta’s expert Consultancy Services and web based and mobile data solutions. Please contact Simon regarding strategic partnering opportunities or compliance solutions at a corporate level. |
Dr. Andrew Dobbins - Managing Director
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Andrew graduated with First Class Honours in Biochemistry and during this time was employed by MSD Neuroscience. He pursued his doctorate at the University of Sussex using state of the art techniques to further knowledge of neuropeptide neurotransmitters. Andrew continued his research career at the University of Liverpool before taking up a position as Senior Applications Biochemist with a world leading manufacturer of mass spectrometers. During this time, Andrew and his team championed the use of Mass Spectrometry in novel biological applications across the globe. Andrew’s career then evolved into technical sales / management roles in the competitive Analytical Instruments and then Water Treatment Industry sectors where he continued to innovate with novel IT and other technologies, generating growth through commercial differentiation in the market. Andrew worked very closely with Rob Nicoll prior to joining him in business and helping to mould Zeta Compliance Technologies. Andrew is currently responsible for the development and delivery of our innovative IT solutions and their deployment and support worldwide. |
Graham Brown - Financial Director
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A qualified accountant for more than 14 years, with experience gained in various sectors including ICT, consultancy, education and charity. Following ACA qualification with Ernst and Young, Graham entered the commercial world with an IT company and was involved in setting up and running multi-disciplinary teams throughout Europe. This continued when working for several years with a US based management consultancy, gaining a broad range of tax and accounting knowledge, whilst also responsible for many back-office functions such as HR, property management, IT and insurance, as well as all aspects of the financial control of those companies. Following a career break, his most recent role saw Graham being responsible at an FC level for the financial stewardship of a large UK based charity. |
Russell Timpson - Director
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Russell Timpson is the founder and managing director of the Fire Strategy Company. The Fire Strategy Company was recently acquired by Zeta Compliance Group plc, with Russell Timpson joining the Operations Board. Russell began his fire career with Kent Fire Brigade. During this time he completed the Fire Engineering Degree Course at South Bank University. On leaving the Fire Service, Russell took up the position of Head of Safety for Virgin Atlantic Airways, leading a multi-disciplinary team of safety, health and environmental specialists. In 1999, Russell was headhunted by BAA (UK airport operator) to lead the response to the major fire at Terminal 1, Heathrow Airport. In the following five years, he contributed to several major airport construction projects; including the skyway at Gatwick Airport and T5 at Heathrow Airport. Russell was awarded the HSE’s award for European Safety and Health at Work achievement 1998 and European Strategic Risk Management Award 2004. Russell now works as a consulting fire/risk engineer and business continuity advisor within Zeta Compliance Group plc. |
Dave Downer- Operations Director
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Dave joined the Zeta Group in 2011 following a notable operational career in the retail sector and has experience of working within store, distribution and head office environments. |
John Caines OBE - Chairman
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Following qualification as an accountant in industry, John obtained MBA from the London Business School, then developed two IT software companies before leading the Management Buy Out of an eight person business, which he turned into a profitable £40 million p.a. group, Maxima, that is now quoted on London’s AIM Stock Market. After a successful exit from his main business in 2001, John turned to helping other business leaders, especially entrepreneurs through his portfolio of directorships, coaching and consulting assignments. He has chaired Private Equity and Business Angel funded businesses and led both company turnarounds and rapid growth situations. A Visiting Professor at Bristol Business School and author of ‘The Effective Entrepreneur’ he is a frequent speaker at events for the entrepreneurial community on the subjects of business leadership and early stage business funding. John was awarded an OBE in 2009 for ‘services to entrepreneurship and business’. |
Lindsay Braine - Non Executive Director
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With more than two decades of operational and senior management experience in IT, Lindsay Braine has guided organisations through the acquisition or development of innovative solutions, seeking always to differentiate and exploit IT to deliver competitive advantage. Lindsay has executed business start-ups, through venture capital funding, and business turnarounds, via private capital investment, completing successful M&A activities in all cases. Most recently Lindsay fulfilled the role of CTO for a UK based software and services company and led it to successful acquisition by EMC Inc., one of the world's largest and successful suppliers of information management solutions. Lindsay continues to work for EMC as a Director of Software Engineering and Services, where his clients range from multi-national enterprises to commercial SMB's, benefitting all with his passionate communication on leveraging IT to challenge established positions. |









