Andy Milner - Amey

Andy Milner is a Chartered Civil Engineer, a Fellow of both the Institution of Civil Engineers and the Institution of Highways and Transportation and has over thirty years of experience in infrastructure development, operation and maintenance.

He is the Chief Executive Officer of Amey, one of the country’s leading infrastructure services companies in the UK and has led the business through a period of transformation that includes international expansion, digital transformation, and UK and international M&A. He is a strong advocate for sustainable infrastructure solutions, and, under Andy’s leadership, Amey has built a reputation for supporting its clients in reaching net-zero targets through intelligent, innovative solutions. He is known for his collaborative leadership style and deep industry insight, being a recognised industry figure. 

Andy is also the Chairman of the Matrix Group, which builds and operates electricity and water networks for developers and end users across the UK.

Ian Laycock FC11

Ian is the Former Managing Director and CEO at ProAktive Risk Group Ltd. An insurance broker specialising in risk management and transfer for SME's and complex commercial risks.

Ian has recently retired as Regional Director at Clear Insurance Management Ltd.

Will Palmer

After a successful career with Norwich Union, Will went on to establish Ethos, a financial services firm specialising in wealth management for high-net-worth individuals across Yorkshire. Under his leadership, the business managed multi-million-pound investment portfolios before being sold to Radiant earlier this year.

With extensive expertise in investment and financial services, Will brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to everything he does.
Outside of his professional achievements, Will is married with three grown-up children and is now looking forward to pursuing his next chapter as a golf professional.

Jon Whiteley FC11

​Jon founded ProAktive Risk Group in 1984 at the age of 27. He grew the business to become one of the largest independent risk management groups in the UK. Jon and his co-directors sold the business in 2022 and is now semi-retired.
Along the way, Jon took on roles of Chairman at Business Doncaster and Enterprise Doncaster which worked with the Local Council, College and Chamber to promote and stimulate growth in the region. 
Jon was also the Chair of governors at Hill House School, leading the school through substantial restructure, now becoming a highly successful, award-winning educational establishment.
Jon currently limits his business involvement to investment in businesses, dealing with the development of young entrepreneurs or energy generation.