Associates

Francis J Pullen MCMI MCIPS - Principal Associate 

As Head of Purchasing for 10 years at Cambridge Consultants Ltd (CCL), one of Europe’s leading design and development consultancies, Francis championed the change from paper based processes and developed the strategy, design and implementation of new electronic purchasing work flows. Externally, he worked closely with RS Components to develop their award winning Business to Business eCommerce website.

In the Public Sector as eProcurement Project Manager at the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) Headquarters in London, Francis delivered a supplier and services Internet Portal accessible from all CPS Area locations across England and Wales, using eProcurement, eTendering and ePayment tools to contribute £1.5million to the Government efficiency savings targets.

As an independent consultant Francis specialises in eProcurement, Business Training, Change and Project Management, delivering training seminars around the UK for several enterprises in both Public and Private Sectors, and has been a consultant lecturer at Cambridge Regional College Business School for the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) 'fast track' examination modules.

He has been published in the Financial Times, Daily Telegraph and Electronic Design.

Armine Associates can draw on Associate specialists in other business disciplines including:

  • Business Law
  • Credit Management
  • Contract Management
  • Customer Interface Design
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Facilities Management
  • Health and Safety
  • Logisitics Management
  • Marketing and Communications

Diana Wright CMIOSH - Health & Safety Associate

Diana has 20 years experience in health and safety and has worked in health and safety consultancy since 1999. Diana set up Anglia Wright Advice in 2003 and has built up a solid local and national client base.

Accidents are costly, both in terms of human suffering and waste of valuable resources. Effective health and safety management has a number of very real benefits to any organisation, whatever its size. It reduces the potential for accidents and provides a clear strategy for all which can be integrated into all aspects of the business.

She has provided advice and support to a wide range of business sectors, including:
  •  High tech, research and development organisations
  •  Laboratory analysis equipment designers and manufacturers
  •  Planned maintenance service providers
  •  University departments and colleges
  •  General office environments
  •  Government offices
  •  Construction
  •  Corporate events organisers
  •  Voluntary organisations
  •  Glazing and insulation installers
  •  Motor trade and body shop repairers
  •  Horse racing industry
  •  Mechanical engineering
  •  Retail
  •  Warehousing

Ian Barratt- Facilities Management Associate

With over 30 years experience in Facilities Management, Facilitate can provide a 'one-stop shop' service or a tailor made service. Either way, out-sourcing your facilities management is cost effective, and it will leave you free to concentrate on your business.

Although Facilities Management is our core business, we can provide related business skills in:
  • Relocation
  • Design
  • Lease Management
  • Consultancy
  • Project Management
  • Health & Safety