Dean Nelson CCM is one of our most recent CCM’s having passed the exam this year in April. Dean is currently the Director of Golf at Hong Kong Golf Club where he has been since 2010. Previously he worked at various UK clubs as a golf professional then moved to the Middle East to Dubai […]
Day 1 Arrival and Welcome Drinks Signet Library, Edinburgh The Signet Library History The Signet Library is home to the Society of Writers to Her Majesty’s Signet – WS Society for short. The Society goes back to the 15th century as the officers authorised to produce royal manuscripts with the King of Scotland’s seal, ‘the […]
Mohammed Attallah CCM is currently The Owner’s Representative for Golf Projects at Talaat Moustafa Group at their flagship project Madinaty Golf Club, and is a Board Member of the Egyptian Golf Federation. Mohammed is the first Egyptian to gain CCM accreditation and sits on the board of the CMAE Middle East and North Africa. In this Q&A, Mohammed tells […]
By Debbie Goddard In the past few weeks, the Coronavirus (Covid 19) pandemic has really started to impact on the world economy and many businesses, including clubs, have had to close their doors. Whilst the world is in lockdown, there has never been a greater need for community and although the club experience can’t be […]
Michael Walsh CCM spent 20 years as a marketing consultant before joining the golf industry as General Manager of Black Bush Golf Club in Dunshaughlin in 1998. He later joined Killiney Golf Club as Secretary Manager and then once retired became Executive Officer for the IGCMA. Michael also served 6 years on the Board of CMAE and was the second […]
Do you need help to convince your manager, committee or employer to attend the Management Development Programme? Your employer needs to understand why you want to attend the Management Development Programme, how it will benefit you and how it will benefit them. They are looking for a return on their investment in you. The letter […]
John Kemp is an advisor to golf clubs and leaders aiming to develop the professionalism and sustainability of their businesses. He works with GEO Foundation and Contemporary Club Leadership. Over 15-years he has worked in variety of capacities in the industry – from Greenkeeper to Club Manager, Golf Course Architect to Business Consultant, and has […]
Craig is the Golf Courses Manager at Gleneagles overseeing the daily operations of the three championship courses whilst managing a team of 44 greenkeepers. Craig was previously the Director of Golf Course Maintenance for Dubai Golf overseeing The Emirates Golf Club, Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club and consulting to Almouj Golf Club in Oman. […]
Based in Ireland, Peter Kirk has worked as General Manager for Jonas Software both at home and Internationally for over 8 years. With 30 years experience working with clubs across the globe, Peter has a wealth of experience and is regularly called upon to advise clubs and associations. An obsession with technology and how quickly […]
Jules has dedicated the last 12 years to the training and development of many large national and international organisations. Her successful methodology is based on the relationship she builds with clients and the effective and interactive design of coaching and training materials. Jules is committed to power experiential learning and strives to fully understand the […]
Rob Hill is a Partner with GGA Partners, responsible for managing the firm’s EMEA office based in Dublin, Ireland. GGA Partners is an international consulting firm and trusted advisor to many of the world’s most successful golf courses, private clubs, resorts and residential communities. The firm is dedicated to helping owners, asset managers, club and […]
Russell Stebbings CCM is current General Manager at Frilford Heath Golf Club in Oxfordshire. He has worked previously for two multi facility operators in the Burhill Golf & Leisure Group and American Golf (now Crown Golf) in both management and F&B roles. In this Q&A Russell explains how he got involved with CMAE and what its like […]
