The Right Blend of Global and Local
Our global team consists only of experienced local practitioners in the field, all of whom have previously worked in multinational environments. With 4 regional offices and over 50 consultants, trainers and support personnel across the world, An Even Better Place To Work Limited offers global delivery capability blended with the flexibility and sensitivity to adapt our solutions and training delivery to meet local needs and expectations.
The Executive Team
Chairman & Founder
Shay is the founder & creator of An Even Better Place 2 Work®. This is the world’s first on-line, self-service culture enhancing solution which is currently being used by TNT, BAE Systems, Siemens, NHS, Astra Zeneca and others.
Shay’s involvement with the business has been crucial to its success so far, and we are eager to keep him involved as we move forward.
Shay’s insights and knowledge are unrivalled, and his guidance will play a significant role in the future success of bp2w®
Shay is a regular speaker at conferences, a Fellow of the Professional Speakers Association awarded speaker of the year by Vistage, the world’s largest organisation for CEOs and top speaker by the Academy for Chief Executives.
Chairman & Founder
Chairman & Founder
Shay is the founder & creator of An Even Better Place 2 Work®. This is the world’s first on-line, self-service culture enhancing solution which is currently being used by TNT, BAE Systems, Siemens, NHS, Astra Zeneca and others.
Shay’s involvement with the business has been crucial to its success so far, and we are eager to keep him involved as we move forward.
Shay’s insights and knowledge are unrivalled, and his guidance will play a significant role in the future success of bp2w®
Shay is a regular speaker at conferences, a Fellow of the Professional Speakers Association awarded speaker of the year by Vistage, the world’s largest organisation for CEOs and top speaker by the Academy for Chief Executives.
Global Operations, Franchising and Logistics
Brian is a seasoned leader with a proven track record of transforming organisations both culturally and financially. Over the years, he has opened and acquired numerous businesses, establishing himself as a reliable and innovative entrepreneur.
His vision is to create a bp2w® global franchise operation, a dream he has already realised in Australia and Southern Africa, and negotiations are currently underway in Singapore, UK and USA. With his experience and success, Brian is well-positioned to take bp2w® to new heights.
What sets Brian apart from other leaders is his ability to influence the logic of others for great results. His innovative techniques have consistently improved company and employee performance, and he offers thoughtful, comprehensive, and constructive feedback that promotes productivity and fosters a positive company culture.
Brian is a unique and effective thinker, who is constantly searching for ways to improve himself and those around him. He is a force to be reckoned with, a high performer who cannot help but succeed. He is the glue that keeps everything together, and an asset to An Even Better Place 2 Work®
Email: brian@bp2w.com
Chief Executive Officer and Co Owner
Global Operations, Franchising and Logistics
Brian is a seasoned leader with a proven track record of transforming organisations both culturally and financially. Over the years, he has opened and acquired numerous businesses, establishing himself as a reliable and innovative entrepreneur.
His vision is to create a bp2w® global franchise operation, a dream he has already realised in Australia and Southern Africa, and negotiations are currently underway in Singapore, UK and USA. With his experience and success, Brian is well-positioned to take bp2w® to new heights.
What sets Brian apart from other leaders is his ability to influence the logic of others for great results. His innovative techniques have consistently improved company and employee performance, and he offers thoughtful, comprehensive, and constructive feedback that promotes productivity and fosters a positive company culture.
Brian is a unique and effective thinker, who is constantly searching for ways to improve himself and those around him. He is a force to be reckoned with, a high performer who cannot help but succeed. He is the glue that keeps everything together, and an asset to An Even Better Place 2 Work®
Email: brian@bp2w.com
Strategic Communications, Brand Building, Marketing
Orla is a true wordsmith with a deep passion for writing. Her love for the written word is only matched by her second passion, natural light photography.
With well over 2 decades of experience as a seasoned entrepreneur, Orla’s skills have helped to build multinational brands, marketing to millions of consumers across Africa and Ireland.
As a creative and focused individual, Orla has a talent for bringing well-worded content to life.
Working together, An Even Better Place 2 Work® will benefit from her exceptional copywriting skills and help grow our brand.
Orla’s expertise in delivering creative and strategic communications is invaluable in creating effective content for bp2w® various platforms, including email and written communications, newsletters, promotional materials, social media, and website.
In summary, Orla’s passion, skills, and experience make her an indispensable asset to the growth of bp2w® and its brand message.
Email: orla@bp2w.com
Chief Marketing Officer and Co Owner
Strategic Communications, Brand Building, Marketing
Orla is a true wordsmith with a deep passion for writing. Her love for the written word is only matched by her second passion, natural light photography.
With well over 2 decades of experience as a seasoned entrepreneur, Orla’s skills have helped to build multinational brands, marketing to millions of consumers across Africa and Ireland.
As a creative and focused individual, Orla has a talent for bringing well-worded content to life.
Working together, An Even Better Place 2 Work® will benefit from her exceptional copywriting skills and help grow our brand.
Orla’s expertise in delivering creative and strategic communications is invaluable in creating effective content for bp2w® various platforms, including email and written communications, newsletters, promotional materials, social media, and website.
In summary, Orla’s passion, skills, and experience make her an indispensable asset to the growth of bp2w® and its brand message.
Email: orla@bp2w.com
Regional Director Nigeria, West Africa
Dr Akin Oparison holds An M.Sc. and a Doctorate degree in Business Policy and Organizational Development from the University of Wales, Cardiff.
For over seven years Akin was the HR Vice President for Royal Dutch Shell’s Downstream Business in Africa, a member of the Executive Management Team for Shell Oil Products Africa and a member of the Shell Downstream Global HR Leadership team based in Johannesburg – South Africa.
He has over 25 years of management and leadership experience in blue chip multinational companies. He was a Management Consultant with Price Waterhouse where he worked on a wide range of assignments including Organizational Development and Change management interventions, Executive Resourcing, Performance and Talent Management in private sector organizations ranging from Fast Moving Consumer Goods companies, financial services organization and banks, and pharmaceutical companies, as well as public sector client organizations. He also held senior executive HR positions in Sterling Winthrop, British American Tobacco. He has worked in Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon, Kenya, Russia and South Africa and has conducted training programs in Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
Akin is also a Senior Fellow at the Lagos Business School, an FT ranked Business School.
Email: akin@bp2w.com
Regional Franchise Director Nigeria & West Africa
Regional Director Nigeria, West Africa
Dr Akin Oparison holds An M.Sc. and a Doctorate degree in Business Policy and Organizational Development from the University of Wales, Cardiff.
For over seven years Akin was the HR Vice President for Royal Dutch Shell’s Downstream Business in Africa, a member of the Executive Management Team for Shell Oil Products Africa and a member of the Shell Downstream Global HR Leadership team based in Johannesburg – South Africa.
He has over 25 years of management and leadership experience in blue chip multinational companies. He was a Management Consultant with Price Waterhouse where he worked on a wide range of assignments including Organizational Development and Change management interventions, Executive Resourcing, Performance and Talent Management in private sector organizations ranging from Fast Moving Consumer Goods companies, financial services organization and banks, and pharmaceutical companies, as well as public sector client organizations. He also held senior executive HR positions in Sterling Winthrop, British American Tobacco. He has worked in Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon, Kenya, Russia and South Africa and has conducted training programs in Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
Akin is also a Senior Fellow at the Lagos Business School, an FT ranked Business School.
Email: akin@bp2w.com
Regional Franchise Director Australia
Colin is a highly experienced specialist manager with over 25 years of expertise in understanding and managing the needs of consumers and retailers. With an impressive track record of owning and managing numerous businesses, as well as working with the largest FMCG companies in Sub-Saharan Africa and Australia, Colin has an exceptional commercial mindset and a deep understanding of managing, growing, marketing, and route-to-market principles in this industry. Thanks to his excellent communication skills, Colin is well-equipped to manage both internal and external stakeholders, driving sales and profitability and delivering sustainable growth for An Even Better Place 2 Work®. We are thrilled to have him join our team and believe that his skills and expertise will be invaluable in helping us achieve our goals in the Australasian region. We are excited to have him working alongside us at An Even Better Place 2 Work®.
Email: colin@bp2w.com
Regional Franchise Director Australia
Regional Franchise Director Australia
Colin is a highly experienced specialist manager with over 25 years of expertise in understanding and managing the needs of consumers and retailers. With an impressive track record of owning and managing numerous businesses, as well as working with the largest FMCG companies in Sub-Saharan Africa and Australia, Colin has an exceptional commercial mindset and a deep understanding of managing, growing, marketing, and route-to-market principles in this industry. Thanks to his excellent communication skills, Colin is well-equipped to manage both internal and external stakeholders, driving sales and profitability and delivering sustainable growth for An Even Better Place 2 Work®. We are thrilled to have him join our team and believe that his skills and expertise will be invaluable in helping us achieve our goals in the Australasian region. We are excited to have him working alongside us at An Even Better Place 2 Work®.
Email: colin@bp2w.com
Regional Director, U.S. & Canada
Drawing on his years of experience in the global IT field, Shea has become a passionate promoter of combining a people-centric business culture with shrewd project management practices to improve organizational performance. Focus is made on helping organizations achieve higher levels of Employee Engagement, increased Job Satisfaction and better Workplace Relationships.
Having worked in the US, Canada, Europe, Asia and other global locations, Shea increasingly realized that individuals who feel valued while working within structured principles, lead to teams that are motivated, innovative and highly productive.
Shea grew up, was educated and started his career in Northern Ireland before moving to South Florida in the mid 1990s.
Email: shea@bp2w.com
Regional Franchise Director, U.S. & Canada
Regional Director, U.S. & Canada
Drawing on his years of experience in the global IT field, Shea has become a passionate promoter of combining a people-centric business culture with shrewd project management practices to improve organizational performance. Focus is made on helping organizations achieve higher levels of Employee Engagement, increased Job Satisfaction and better Workplace Relationships.
Having worked in the US, Canada, Europe, Asia and other global locations, Shea increasingly realized that individuals who feel valued while working within structured principles, lead to teams that are motivated, innovative and highly productive.
Shea grew up, was educated and started his career in Northern Ireland before moving to South Florida in the mid 1990s.
Email: shea@bp2w.com
Regional Director, South Africa
Barry is a Human Resources specialist who has extensive experience in various industries. Barry headed up the HR Department for a National gold mining company and two major power station projects for a multinational company. He has also served as the head of the HR function for a client in the FMCG industry and a manganese mine in the Northern Cape . With over 28 years of experience in Labour environments, Barry has a strong knowledge and network. Moreover, Barry has constantly specialised in niche HR functions that revolve around employee engagement. Barry’s unique experience and drive in this industry is well suited and we look forward to working alongside him as he grows our brand across South Africa.
Email: barry@bp2w.com
Regional Franchise Director Sub Saharan Africa
Regional Franchise Director Sub Saharan Africa
Barry is a Human Resources specialist who has extensive experience in various industries. Barry headed up the HR Department for a National gold mining company and two major power station projects for a multinational company. He has also served as the head of the HR function for a client in the FMCG industry and a manganese mine in the Northern Cape . With over 28 years of experience in Labour environments, Barry has a strong knowledge and network. Moreover, Barry has constantly specialised in niche HR functions that revolve around employee engagement. Barry’s unique experience and drive in this industry is well suited and we look forward to working alongside him as he grows our brand across South Africa.
Email: barry@bp2w.com
Regional Franchise Director Central Europe
Caspar brings over 30 years of international experience in Asia, US, and Europe to the team, having held managerial positions in renowned multinationals such as Nestlé, Del Monte, Nabisco, and Minibar.
Not only is Caspar a member of the MIT-Novartis Investment panel, but he is also a founding member of Prim-Enfance at HUG Hospital Geneva. His passion for developing people is evident as he thrives in the ever-evolving domain of employee preferences, needs, and the environment. Caspar is dedicated to the bp2w® initiatives, providing continuous support and guidance to all stakeholders in improving their work surroundings. By utilizing Speed Training Tools, Empowerment, Taking personal responsibility, and keeping the organization’s success at the forefront, he ensures optimal outcomes for individuals and the entire organization.
With over 30 years of global experience in operations, customer services, HR, and leadership development at a senior level, Caspar possesses a deep understanding of multicultural environments. He also holds formal education a Master degree in BA from the University of St. Gallen, he is also well educated in consulting and coaching focused on transformational change to effectively deliver strategic goals.
We are thrilled to welcome Caspar to our bp2w® team.
Email: caspar@bp2w.com
Regional Franchise Director Central Europe
Regional Franchise Director Central Europe
Caspar brings over 30 years of international experience in Asia, US, and Europe to the team, having held managerial positions in renowned multinationals such as Nestlé, Del Monte, Nabisco, and Minibar.
Not only is Caspar a member of the MIT-Novartis Investment panel, but he is also a founding member of Prim-Enfance at HUG Hospital Geneva. His passion for developing people is evident as he thrives in the ever-evolving domain of employee preferences, needs, and the environment. Caspar is dedicated to the bp2w® initiatives, providing continuous support and guidance to all stakeholders in improving their work surroundings. By utilizing Speed Training Tools, Empowerment, Taking personal responsibility, and keeping the organization’s success at the forefront, he ensures optimal outcomes for individuals and the entire organization.
With over 30 years of global experience in operations, customer services, HR, and leadership development at a senior level, Caspar possesses a deep understanding of multicultural environments. He also holds formal education a Master degree in BA from the University of St. Gallen, he is also well educated in consulting and coaching focused on transformational change to effectively deliver strategic goals.
We are thrilled to welcome Caspar to our bp2w® team.
Email: caspar@bp2w.com
Franchise Director Southeast Asia
Warren, with his extensive 25 years of experience consulting in the FMCG industry, brings valuable insights to both Corporates, Manufacturers and Retailers. Not only is Warren an accomplished Manager with a remarkable cross-functional management background, but he also utilized this expertise to establish a successful consulting company in Botswana. His primary focus was assisting companies in developing actionable strategies for their sales and marketing initiatives, as well as empowering their employees. Notably, he provided consultation services to renowned companies like Unilever, Coca Cola, South African Breweries, across Africa.
Beyond his vast industry knowledge, Warren is an accredited Adult Education trainer and facilitator. He has acquired training and qualifications in South Africa, Botswana, and now Singapore. He firmly believes that effective training and development are fundamental to the growth and success of any business. Based in Singapore he is perfectly positioned for bp2w®
We are thrilled to have Warren join our team at bp2w® as we expand our presence in Southeast Asia. His expertise and dedication will undoubtedly contribute to our mission of helping businesses thrive and achieve their goals.
Email: warren@bp2w.com
Franchise Director Southeast Asia
Franchise Director Southeast Asia
Warren, with his extensive 25 years of experience consulting in the FMCG industry, brings valuable insights to both Corporates, Manufacturers and Retailers. Not only is Warren an accomplished Manager with a remarkable cross-functional management background, but he also utilized this expertise to establish a successful consulting company in Botswana. His primary focus was assisting companies in developing actionable strategies for their sales and marketing initiatives, as well as empowering their employees. Notably, he provided consultation services to renowned companies like Unilever, Coca Cola, South African Breweries, across Africa.
Beyond his vast industry knowledge, Warren is an accredited Adult Education trainer and facilitator. He has acquired training and qualifications in South Africa, Botswana, and now Singapore. He firmly believes that effective training and development are fundamental to the growth and success of any business. Based in Singapore he is perfectly positioned for bp2w®
We are thrilled to have Warren join our team at bp2w® as we expand our presence in Southeast Asia. His expertise and dedication will undoubtedly contribute to our mission of helping businesses thrive and achieve their goals.
Email: warren@bp2w.com
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