Meet the team

Sarah Deas, Chief Executive Sarah leads the strategic and operational development of CDS. She proactively promotes co-operative business models by engaging with stakeholders and the media.
Jim Maxwell, Business Development Manager Jim leads CDS's client support, developing services and matching client needs with suitable advisers. He is the first point of contact for new enquiries.
Gillian Kirton, Project Manager Gillian manages a number of strategic projects that support the work of CDS, including research and liaising with stakeholder organisations.
Glen Dott, Specialist Adviser Glen advises clients and leads some of CDS's key projects. He helps potential or growing co-operative and employee-owned businesses explore how co-operation can work for them.
Angela Wardrope, Project Manager Angela leads the CDS International Year of Co-operatives (IYC) 2012 Programme.
Cathy McCready, Marketing and Communications Cathy provides marketing and communications support, which includes liaising with media agencies and managing the development of events.
Carol Smith, Administrator Carol provides administrative support, for the team and 'International Year of Cooperatives' project. She also and manages the CDS newsletter.