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Malcolm Netburn is chairman and CEO of CDS Global. Since joining the company in February 2007, Malcolm has provided thought leadership to the various industries served by CDS Global, and has been a featured speaker at conferences throughout these industries.
Malcolm has over 25 years of experience with magazine, newspaper, book and media companies. Before joining CDS Global, he was a founding partner of Netburn McGill, a New York-based consulting firm that he helped establish in 1986.
A graduate of The George Washington University, Malcolm previously served in executive roles at Chemical Week Associates, Hart Publications, the Christian Science Monitor, the National Wildlife Federation and Scholastic.
Sarah Parkes is group managing director of CDS Global’s operations in Europe and Australia.
Sarah joined CDS Global in 1990 following an early career in the financial industry, where she held a variety of posts at leading city banks. In 1996, she was appointed director of Circulation for CDS Global in the U.K., with responsibility for the company’s large consumer clients. In 1999, she became deputy managing director and was promoted to managing director in 2006. Sarah was named to her current position in February 2010.
Mark is the Commercial Director in Europe and Australia
Mark joined CDS Global in 2005 having previously spent the majority of his career in publishing working at Gruner + Jahr UK (part of the Bertelsmann Media Group) and VNU Business Media, where he held a number of roles in circulation, sales and marketing. As Commercial Director, Mark is responsible for the development of new revenue opportunities, sales and marketing. Additionally he has responsibility for B2B Client Services, Records Management Centre, Production, Distribution and Creative Solutions.
Jeanette Kearney is Operations Director in the UK.
Jeanette joined CDS Global in April 2009. Prior to this Jeanette has gained over 20 years of experience in senior operational management positions in Europe and Southeast Asia.
Jeanette is a key force in developing and integrating new business strategies, streamlining existing processes and maintaining day-to-day operational activities. As Operations Director, Jeanette is responsible for all back office processing, inbound contact centre, records management centre and production, distribution and creative solutions departments.
Colleen Marples is HR Director in the UK.
Colleen has over 15 years experience in human resources, both in public and private sectors. She joined CDS Global in June 2006 and has successfully supported and developed the HR function through significant change.
Colleen oversees the HR function for our UK operations, guiding and shaping the overall provision of HR services, policies and programs whilst ensuring our compliance with current legislation.
Clive Martison is Director of Client Services in Europe.
Clive joined CDS Global over 11 years ago. Prior to this, the majority of Clive’s career was spent within insurance and financial services for the AA. As Director of Client Services, Clive manages a team of over 100 staff ranging from Consumer Publishing Account Management, Call Centre and Telemarketing sales.
Mark Philby is Finance Director in Europe and Australia.
Mark joined CDS Global in October 2009 with a background in private practice. Having qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1996, Mark was a partner in a regional firm before leaving in 2006 to set up his own business consultancy practice.
Mark’s primary focus is in developing and implementing the financial strategy of CDS Global, as well as overseeing the financial operations of the company.
Darren Wray is Chief Technology Officer in the Europe and Australia.
Before joining CDS Global in 2008, Darren’s previous role was as senior IT manager with experience of multinational business in a number of industry sectors including financial services and business solutions consultancy.
Darren’s current role involves the aligning of the IT strategy with the business strategy, overseeing the successful implementation of CDS Global’s key projects and working with our clients to ensure they are getting the most from CDS and the IT services we offer.