Mike Westcott

Mike Westcott has a diverse and extensive work history. Mike currently holds the position of Non Executive Director at AIMTEC a.s., a role they began in December 2021. Prior to that, they co-founded Westcott & Judge in January 2020. In the same year, they also served as Chairman and Non Executive Director at CNIguard. From 2020 to 2022, they worked as an Operating Partner at Hobbs & Towne, Inc.

Before their recent positions, Westcott had notable roles at National Grid, Diageo, GUINNESS LIMITED, ICI Paints, and BOC Group. At National Grid, they held the positions of Group HRD and Group Commercial Property Director from 2017 to 2019, and Group HRD from 2007 to 2019. During their time there, they led a strategic review of the Commercial Property division, resulting in additional operating profit opportunities and delivered operating profit ahead of plan. At Diageo, they served as Senior VP, Human Resources North America from 2002 to 2007 and HR Director, Venture Markets from 1999 to 2002. Mike developed a diversity and inclusion strategy and contributed to the transformation of the Venture Markets business.

In their earlier career, Westcott held various roles at GUINNESS LIMITED, including Director of Organisation Development and Human Resources Director, where they led major change programs and successful closures of facilities. Mike also worked at ICI Paints as National Accounts Sales Director and HR Manager, Operations, and at BOC Group as an HR Manager.

Overall, Mike Westcott has accumulated significant experience in executive and leadership roles, demonstrating expertise in HR, commercial management, organizational development, and business transformation.

Mike Westcott pursued their education with a strong focus on HR management and economics. In 1981, they enrolled at the University of Hull, where they completed their undergraduate studies, earning a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Economics and Economic History in 1984. Mike then proceeded to the University of Bristol, where they obtained a Post Graduate Diploma in HR Management from 1984 to 1985. Additionally, they hold a certification in Masters from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). The specific details regarding the month and year of obtaining this certification are not provided.