Proven global executive in developing and executing high-impact strategic and commercial plans; a hands-on problem solver who envisions outcomes when confronted with complex scenarios, and a track record of delivery through periods of crisis, change and accelerated growth.

As COO of Citibank UK Retail, Director of Strategy for Northern Rock during Virgin Money’s takeover, plus founding a sustainable energy business, Helen has worked with governments & companies of all sizes around strategic alliances, turnarounds, implementation initiatives to improve efficiency, drive revenue growth, manage cost and boost workforce capability.

An energetic, creative-thinker, Michael has driven agendas at large multinationals and spent years investing in health and wellness start-ups. Michael has experience across multi-asset class investing, both advising on and trading USD($)billions in asset flows, and was successful in forging trusted relationships at J.P. Morgan and Goldman Sachs with private clients, family offices, and institutional asset allocators.

As an active wellbeing angel investor, Michael has helped to build sustainable profit with embedded environmental and social mantras across dozens of ventures. Ongoing stewardship for philanthropic causes in the UK and Asia has exposed Michael first-hand to the global challenges and interconnectivity across all of the 8 Dimensions of Wellness. Away from 8DV, Michael is a keen fan of Scotland Rugby, India Cricket, hiking, Rubens & Brueghel art collaborations, drumming, and Tuscan cuisine.

Gareth Paul Ward is an executive with decades of experience across multiple industry sectors. A graduate of the University of Vermont, Gareth has always had a passion for education, ecology, technology and creative ideas that aim to make the world a better place.  A corporate and business development specialist Gareth gained entrepreneurial expertise working for and founding many corporate and start-up entities. 

Gareth has a wealth of experience from working with global corporate entities across broad sectors such as utilities, energy, technology, retail and finance.  He has been responsible for business operations and development on a global level and has held creative positions in sales, marketing and branding in addition to key C-suite, management, and founder roles, all with a history of delivering successful business strategy, creativity, clarity and growth.