Faculty
Graham Birkenhead
Graham is a business excellence-focused senior manager and consultant with an engineering background. A former officer in the Royal Air Force and now a management consultant, he brings an eclectic mix of management and consultancy skills built up over 30 years of field experience. He uses these skills to support and coach clients in the implementation of the changes required for scaling and growth. Graham provides a unique people-centric and lean perspective to business problems. He excels at finding the root cause of any issue and developing creative solutions and processes that build on the underlying strengths of the organization. He has a keen understanding of people and organizations as behavioural systems. He is on a mission to help transform the way people work, and the way they work together, creating the cultural and operational foundations for sustainable growth. He has a passion for teaching, educating, and sharing knowledge and understanding. Graham has lectured at Masters level, taught underwater using hand signals, and led numerous workshops and training events on diverse subjects such as leadership, networking, lean thinking, and knowledge management.
John Glennie
John has over 20 years of business and project management experience that he leverages in his teaching. Initially managing projects in the manufacturing sector, he has broadened his business experience to the IT sector. This experience is a valuable asset in the classroom and provides depth and practical applications for students. In combination with a lively and engaging teaching style, John creates a rich learning experience. His course competencies extend from project management to business skills, as well as communication and leadership skills. He is a certified Project Management Professional with a broad range of business skills and a passionate attitude towards teaching.
Kerri Corturillo
Kerri Corturillo brings over 30 years of sales experience to her role as a trusted advisor, trainer, and sales strategist.
She has extensive expertise in sales leadership, business development, and performance coaching, helping organizations build high-performing sales teams that drive sustainable growth.
Kerri’s career spans numerous industries, including employer health benefits, financial services, and professional services, where she has successfully led sales teams, developed winning strategies, and implemented sales training programs that deliver measurable results. She is known for her ability to translate complex sales concepts into practical, actionable insights that empower sales professionals to achieve their goals.
Passionate about sales excellence and leadership development, Kerri works closely with her clients’ sales teams and leaders to refine strategies, enhance productivity, and create a culture of sales success. Her strategic mindset and hands-on approach make her a sought-after coach and mentor in the sales community.