Passionate about people and performance, our dedicated team are here to help you get the best from PCS for your organisation.
Gordon Mackenzie
Director
Gordon is a highly regarded change agent, HR/OD Consultant, leadership & team specialist and Executive Coach and was a founding Director of PCS Ltd.
On leaving the Royal Marines in 1992, Gordon set up and led a highly successful Training and Development enterprise for the NHS before joining an International Management Consultancy where he focused on Organisation Change and Strategic HR.
A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, Gordon has an MBA from Warwick Business School. He is the author of PCS.
In his spare time Gordon is a passionate diver and photographer and loves nothing more than to be underwater exploring remote coral reefs or swimming with sharks.
Nicky Dunn
Business Development
Nicky started her career in recruitment and ran her own successful agency based in Exeter, priding herself on honesty, integrity and professionalism. Her passion is connecting people and understanding the dynamics of people and what makes them a good team.
Nicky loves to keep active and enjoys adventures, whether is paddle-boarding, kayaking, running, tennis or skiing.
Rebecca Scarrott
Head of Marketing
Rebecca has worked in marketing & communications for 19 years and is passionate about working for values-led organisations. Her love of the sea has seen her work with many international yachting brands including Clipper Ventures Plc, Brittany Ferries and Dee Caffari’s Vendee Globe campaign.
She’s travelled the world working on conservation and humanitarian projects, including delivering aid with ShelterBox International. A qualified coach, Rebecca believes in empowering people to lead with purpose. In her spare time, she can be found on or in the sea, gardening or cycling.
Toby Ellison
Business Development
Toby initially worked in private fund placement and mergers & acquisitions at Deloitte and since then, has specialised in executive search at two leading London boutiques.
His track record spans investment, value creation and investor relations professionals, their advisors and the leaders of the companies they invest in. His first career was at sea in the Royal Navy, leading teams, people and operations after which he completed an MBA at Cass Business School, London.
Mike Payne
Director
Mike is an experienced Director and has held a number of challenging leadership positions ranging from leading Royal Marine Commandos; specialist high-performing teams in a fast-paced commercial environment in the City of London; Senior Management roles with charity Help for Heroes and latterly as a Coach, Facilitator and People Developer.
He now focuses on enhancing organisational health and strength by helping people to find their performance and leadership potential.
He has a BSc (Hons) in Human Biology, a post-grad Diploma in Strategic Leadership and Executive Management; Senior Awards in Leadership & Management and Human Resource Management. He is also a qualified management coach and mentor; has a Professional Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector; is a PRINCE2 Practitioner and a Practitioner in the Management of Risk. Mike is currently based in the UAE – with his wife and four young boys – and enjoys rugby, fishing, cross-fit and country pursuits.
