Specialisations

Top level appointments in blue-chip companies, international and non executive director Searches, with particular knowledge of aerospace, defence, pharmaceutical and other technology-based industries and service sectors.

Amongst his Non-executive Directorships, he is Chairman of Horton UK and Chairman of SpokenWord Ltd.

Professional

Alan Tipper’s twenty five years of Search experience with Heidrick & Struggles and Springman Tipper Campbell Partnership followed successful careers in general management and management consultancy.

Earlier as Resident, then Managing Consultant, with a major firm of management consultants, he undertook and directed assignments for substantial public companies and multinationals.

His acumen and experience were developed further through serving as a Director and General Manager in the manufacturing sector, where he was responsible for more than 1,000 staff. Additionally, his understanding of senior management matters derives in part from having served as a Director on the Board of a public company.

Background

Alan Tipper was educated at St Clement Danes and Queen Mary College, London University. He completed his National Service in the RAF and qualified as a pilot in jet aircraft. He maintains a Private Pilot’s Licence. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Management Consultants, a Chartered Management Consultant, a Liveryman of the Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators, a Freeman of the City of London, a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society and a Member of the Air League.