Meet the Team

Peter is a Partner at Capsticks, where he has spent much of his career advising NHS organisations, local authorities, and other public bodies on governance, consultation, and complex service change. He has supported boards and senior leaders through some of the most challenging and high-profile decisions in health and local government, ensuring processes are fair, accountable, and defensible. As Chair of tCI, Peter brings this experience to guide the organisation’s work and uphold its role as an independent voice on standards in public consultation and engagement.

Simon has worked across central government, the NHS, and public consultancy for over 25 years—often leading complex service change in politically sensitive environments. He has advised NHS England, local systems, and regulators on some of the country’s most high-profile reconfiguration programmes, providing legal, governance, and assurance support in areas where public consultation carries real risk.
Simon led the acquisition and reset of The Consultation Institute in 2025, following the closure of its predecessor. As CEO, he is responsible for rebuilding trust in the brand, restoring credibility in the assurance model, and setting a new standard for how high-stakes consultation should be done.
His focus is simple: clear standards, independent advice, and helping public bodies make decisions that stand up to scrutiny.

Rod brings deep experience in financial leadership across membership bodies, not-for-profits, and complex public sector organisations. He has held senior finance roles in organisations where public purpose, accountability, and financial discipline must go hand in hand.
At tCI, Rod is responsible for financial strategy, planning, and control—ensuring the organisation remains lean, sustainable, and focused on long-term impact. He also supports commercial governance and helps shape how the business delivers assurance and training without compromising on integrity or independence.

Rod’s approach is pragmatic and transparent, with a clear focus on building trust through financial clarity and operational resilience.

Zoe leads the assurance and training functions at tCI, overseeing the development and delivery of independent reviews for high-risk consultations. She brings a background in applied research, policy, and public engagement—combining analytical rigour with a clear understanding of how public decisions are made and challenged.

Before joining tCI, Zoe advised NHS bodies, local authorities, and national programmes on the design, delivery, and defensibility of public consultations. Her expertise lies in helping organisations test their decisions against legal, ethical, and procedural standards—particularly where scrutiny is high and public trust is essential.

As Chief Delivery Officer, Zoe ensures that every tCI review and training course meets the standard expected of a credible, independent body—clear, fair, and built to stand up to challenge.

James leads tCI’s digital strategy, overseeing the platforms, tools, and systems that support training delivery, client engagement, and operational efficiency. His focus is on building a digital experience that’s simple, secure, and aligned with the needs of public bodies working under pressure.
With a background in design, development, and digital operations, James has worked with a wide range of organisations—from startups to sector bodies—to create digital services that are both intuitive and robust. At tCI, he ensures that our learning platform, CRM, and digital tools support scalable delivery without losing sight of quality or user trust.

James plays a central role in helping tCI operate as a lean, modern organisation—where technology supports clarity, access, and assurance.

With over 30 years in NHS leadership, Clive has led major hospitals, health boards, and system-wide programmes through complex change. He has a track record of turning around performance—improving emergency care, recovering planned services, and strengthening governance under intense scrutiny.

Clive’s experience spans acute hospital management, strategic planning, and high-stakes service reconfiguration across England, Wales, and the Channel Islands. His focus is on delivering measurable improvement while building trust between boards, clinicians, and the public.

Andrea has over 20 years’ experience in the UK public and private sectors, specialising in capital projects and service change. She bridges the gap between delivery and governance, transforming complex requirements into clear engagement strategies.
She supports organisations through consultation and scrutiny, enabling difficult conversations and fostering shared understanding. Her work spans from major infrastructure schemes to local projects, always focused on fairness, transparency, and evidence.

Mike has more than twenty years’ experience planning, delivering, and advising on public consultations. He drafted the first version of the UK Government’s Consultation Code of Practice. As Head of Consultation at Transport for London, he wrote TfL’s consultation policy and toolkit and oversaw a programme of 150+ consultations each year, while leading several large and contentious exercises himself.
Since leaving TfL, Mike has advised clients across transport, local government, health, and fire and rescue. His work includes supporting airports in England and Scotland on airspace change consultations and advising national governments in North Africa on constitutional change projects for the World Bank.

He has been a long-standing Associate, and later a Fellow, of the Consultation Institute, reflecting sustained contribution to consultation practice. He now works with tCI as an associate, bringing practical, policy-aware support to organisations facing complex or sensitive decisions.