Angela Bennett
Joint Managing Director at Diamond Electronic Systems Limited- Claim this Profile
Click to upgrade to our gold package
for the full feature experience.
Topline Score
Bio
Colly Graham FF.ISP FSII
Angela is an inspirational leader to work with, her business insight and professional manner is reflected her business success and how Angela is held in high regards by her peers. It was a privilege to work with Angela at Diamond Systems.
Paul Madden
Angela worked with me on corporate restructuring and simplification assignments, before taking over the management of the unit delivering those services. Her approach always demonstrated rigorous analysis of the available information and a real ability to make complex matters much more understandable.
Colly Graham FF.ISP FSII
Angela is an inspirational leader to work with, her business insight and professional manner is reflected her business success and how Angela is held in high regards by her peers. It was a privilege to work with Angela at Diamond Systems.
Paul Madden
Angela worked with me on corporate restructuring and simplification assignments, before taking over the management of the unit delivering those services. Her approach always demonstrated rigorous analysis of the available information and a real ability to make complex matters much more understandable.
Colly Graham FF.ISP FSII
Angela is an inspirational leader to work with, her business insight and professional manner is reflected her business success and how Angela is held in high regards by her peers. It was a privilege to work with Angela at Diamond Systems.
Paul Madden
Angela worked with me on corporate restructuring and simplification assignments, before taking over the management of the unit delivering those services. Her approach always demonstrated rigorous analysis of the available information and a real ability to make complex matters much more understandable.
Colly Graham FF.ISP FSII
Angela is an inspirational leader to work with, her business insight and professional manner is reflected her business success and how Angela is held in high regards by her peers. It was a privilege to work with Angela at Diamond Systems.
Paul Madden
Angela worked with me on corporate restructuring and simplification assignments, before taking over the management of the unit delivering those services. Her approach always demonstrated rigorous analysis of the available information and a real ability to make complex matters much more understandable.
Credentials
-
Mini MBA
William J Clinton Leadership Institute at Queen's University BelfastJul, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Level 5 Award in Leadership and Management
Institute of Leadership and ManagementDec, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Chartered Accountant
Chartered Accountants IrelandSep, 2007- Nov, 2024
Experience
-
Diamond Systems
-
United Kingdom
-
Security and Investigations
-
1 - 100 Employee
-
Joint Managing Director
-
Nov 2008 - Present
Joint Managing Director | Diamond Systems | Nov 2008 – PresentJOINT MANAGING DIRECTOR (Aug 2018 – Present)As Joint MD I have responsibility for 4 key areas within the business:• Strategy• Finance• People• CommercialsFINANCIAL DIRECTOR (Dec 2010 – Jul 2018)As FD my main responsibilities included:• Finance• Administration• Compliance (ISO 9001, Health and Safety, Environmental)• Human ResourcesCOMPANY ACCOUNTANT (Nov 2008 – Nov 2010)When I initially joined the company in November 2008, I undertook to fulfil the following finance functions:• Sales and Purchase Ledger• Payroll• VAT • Management accounts• Internal and External Audits (ISO 9001, Health and Safety, Investors In People)
-
-
-
The Wallace High School
-
United Kingdom
-
Education Administration Programs
-
1 - 100 Employee
-
Board Governor
-
Nov 2019 - Dec 2021
-
-
-
Grant Thornton (NI) LLP
-
United Kingdom
-
Professional Services
-
100 - 200 Employee
-
Chartered Accountant
-
Sep 2002 - Oct 2008
Chartered Accountant | Grant Thornton NI LLP | September 2002 – October 2008RELATIONSHIP MANAGER – PERSONAL INSOLVENCY DEPT (Jan 2007 – Oct 2008)Relationship Manager within a newly formed personal insolvency unit, liaising with the major lending institutions in GB to report on the progress of personal debt repayment plans (IVA's).MANAGER – CORPORATE RECOVERY AND RE-ORGANISATION DEPT (August 2005 – Dec 2006)Manager within the Recovery and Re-organisation Department, working on Corporateinsolvencies, including liquidations, administrations and CVAs.TRAINEE CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT – AUDIT DEPARTMENT (Sep 2002– Jul 2005)Assisting with Audit and Accounts production, whilst attending weekend accountancy classes and final examinations. Qualified as a Chartered Accountant.
-
-
Education
-
2020 - 2023
Ulster University
Master of Science - MSc, Business Improvement -
2001 - 2002
University of Ulster
Post graduate diploma in accountancy, Accounting -
1998 - 2001
Queens University Belfast
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature, General -
1991 - 1998
Wallace High School
-
2018 - 2018
William J Clinton Leadership Institute at Queens
Mini MBA, Business Administration and Management, General -
2007 -
Chartered Accountants Ireland
Chartered Accountant, Accounting
Community
