Leadership and Management

Corndel Leadership designs award-winning programmes that cultivate and upskill influential managers and leaders across all levels of skill and competence.
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World-class Workplace training programmes

Unlike other levy-funded Leadership programmes, Corndel training programmes are accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), with Senior Executive courses delivered in partnership with Imperial College, unlocking exceptional ongoing support, coaching and networking.  

Meet our Experts… World-class thinkers, mentors and educators

Kemi Akinboro

Kemi Akinboro offers over 15 years of experience in Leadership and Development, influencing roles from consulting to educational leadership.
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Chris Cooper

Chris Cooper has an IMI in Effective Management and Design and Delivery of Impactful Training. He has experience working in Debt Recovery, Automotive, IT & Tech and Education. He is passionate about meaningful coaching conversations.

Lubna Akhtar

Lubna Akhtar is a qualified Mathematics teacher with an impressive range of skills encompassing teaching, media production, and professional cake-making. She holds a PGCE, MA in English, and BA (Hons) in English Literature, highlighting her strong academic foundation. Lubna excels in enhancing educational delivery, improving apprenticeship quality, and increasing learner satisfaction. Her efforts are particularly notable in driving pass rates. Her diverse experience extends to editing, directing, and event management roles, showcasing her versatility and creativity. Lubna’s multifaceted career reflects her commitment to excellence across various professional landscapes.
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Beth Hughes

Beth Hughes is an experienced leader, managing in both the Public and Private Sectors. Skilled in coaching, mentoring, interpersonal skills, teamwork, and project management. Beth has a Masters in Counselling and Psychotherapy and a PGCE in Business Education.

Andene Rodney

Andene Rodney is an accomplished HR professional with 25+ years of experience spanning the public, private, and third sectors.
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Fiona Robertson

Fiona Robertson is a Senior HR and leadership development specialist, with expereince working in the Retail Sector, Public Sector, Visitor Sector (museums and galleries), Finance Sector, Health Sector, Charity Sector, Consulting, Education Sector. Fiona is a Master Coach and CIPD trained for Coaching Teams.

Jerry Stokes

Jerry Stokes is a Leadership & Management coach with 24 years experience as Managing Director, Deputy Chief Executive and Operations Director in the skills and employment and health & social care fields. He has a background in education and social work. Qualified Coach Diploma in Professional Management.

Happy clients

“Corndel facilitated a brilliant session on how to lead our high performing teams through change and uncertainty.”
Harvery Nash Learner
Using the Apprenticeship Levy to deliver on Capita’s leadership and digital talent strategy 
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Kemi Akinboro

Kemi Akinboro offers over 15 years of experience in Leadership and Development, influencing roles from consulting to educational leadership. While working at Corndel, she also serves as the Programme Director of Open Programmes at London Business School, spearheading two significant initiatives: ‘Developing Strategy for Value Creation’ and ‘Executing Strategy for Results’. Kemi is also the founder of The Black Career Guide, reinforcing her dedication to career growth and inclusive development. Her career includes significant client management and project leadership positions, particularly at MindGym and London Business School.

Lubna Akhtar

Lubna Akhtar is a qualified Mathematics teacher with an impressive range of skills encompassing teaching, media production, and professional cake-making. She holds a PGCE, MA in English, and BA (Hons) in English Literature, highlighting her strong academic foundation. Lubna excels in enhancing educational delivery, improving apprenticeship quality, and increasing learner satisfaction. Her efforts are particularly notable in driving pass rates. Her diverse experience extends to editing, directing, and event management roles, showcasing her versatility and creativity. Lubna’s multifaceted career reflects her commitment to excellence across various professional landscapes.

Andene Rodney

Andene Rodney is an accomplished HR professional with 25+ years of experience spanning the public, private, and third sectors. A Fellow of the CIPD and the Institute of Training & Occupational Learning, she excels in HR consultancy, coaching, and training. Andene has a strong academic background with an MSc in Human Resources from South Bank University and a BA Hons in Business Studies from Greenwich University. She is skilled in managing re-organisations, performance and developing competency frameworks, evidenced by her success in various senior management roles. As an Independent Panel Member for the Judicial Appointments Commission and an Employer Panel Member for Employment Tribunals, Andene’s expertise extends to legal and ethical aspects of HR. Her career demonstrates a commitment to delivering the best HR practices and driving change in the public and private sectors.