Senior Management Team
Biographies
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Duncan Palfreyman Chief Executive Officer
Group chief executive and co founder of Codex, Duncan was previously a director of the Ormolu Group and managing director of Greenaways in London and Trafford Press in Manchester.
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Rupert Foster Sales and Marketing Director
Group sales and marketing director and co founder of Codex, Rupert has lead sales forces for many years in both language services and printing. Previously he was a squadron leader with the rank of Major in the Queen’s Own Yeomanry.
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David Forbes Non Executive Director
A qualified accountant, experienced corporate financier, former managing director at NM Rothschild and a director at The Chase Manhattan Bank. David sits on a number of boards including Renew Holdings plc and MaxAim LLP.
Jonathan Hunt OBE Non Executive Director
A highly experienced corporate solicitor and formerly senior partner at Wake Smith LLP, Jonathan has previously acted as High Sheriff of South Yorkshire and is currently chairman of the South Yorkshire Community Foundation.
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Karin Nielsen Commercial Director
With extensive commercial management and sales development experience, herself a fluent linguist, Karin has worked in the language services sector for many years both in the UK and Europe.
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Catherine Routh Business Development Manager
A former army intelligence officer, qualified Arabic interpreter Cath has developed an equally impressive civilian career, initially selling financial print from which base she has expanded at Codex to advise on our full range of language, printing and virtual data room services.
Valda Smits Head of Codex Research
Previously managing director of Priority Research, Valda’s business background is in IT and research consultancy plus related software development, including extensive advisory experience across both the public and private sectors.
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Karen Baylis Accountant and Company Secretary
Group accountant and a key member of the original founding team, Karen’s background is in account management, having previously worked in the City and in financial printing.
