Rod Darch
Chairman
Before founding RDA Consultancy in 1993, Rod Darch held a number of executive and managerial positions within large multi-national companies and family-owned businesses. This involved the improvement of existing systems as well as the development of new ones. He oversaw progression of the companies, constantly demonstrating visible results. With over 25 years experience designing and implementing business systems and change, Rod decided to capitalise on his skills and began Rod Darch Associates.
Now in its 18th year, the Consultancy has adapted within the ever-changing business world. Rod has successfully completed a wealth of training including general management, quality and environmental management systems, health and safety standards and lean manufacturing.
As well as his own successes Rod has also ensured the success of his clients, two of whom had their ISO14001 registration projects selected by Lloyds Register Quality Assurance for use as case studies for SMEs. Also a further two clients have been finalists in the Dorset Environmental Excellence Award.
Faith Foote
Director
Faith Foote is an experienced General and Commercial Manager. She has spent over 20 years in senior management positions both within large corporations and SMEs. Beginning her career as a personal assistant to senior business managers in the commercial and Banking world, Faith did not take long to rise through the ranks, each time taking on more challenging roles. As well as managing branches, she became responsible for the entire mortgage lending in the South West.
Looking to diversify and gain more general management and business development skills Faith took a career move into a production environment. In 1999 she was fast tracked into the role of General Manager of a workwear and linen rental company with over 100 employees. In 2001 she was invited to join the Board of Directors.
Faith has undertaken and passed her NEBOSH [National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health] and has been heavily involved in ISO 9001 and 14001. In 2008 she undertook Business Continuity BS25999.
When not at work Faith is an outdoor person, enjoying open water swimming, cycling and running; a keen long distance triathlete. Coasteering was last years new sport, which is to be recommended if you don’t mind throwing yourself off cliff edges into the sea with a group of other like minded crazy people – great fun.
John Skinner
Director
Before joining RDA John worked as a consultant and independent lead auditor, presenting a series of training courses including automotive process auditing and automotive core quality tools - MSA, SPC etc. His career began with the Xerox corporation where he gained an HND in mechanical engineering. He went on to work with Rolls Royce Aero Engines, Horstman Timers, and a range of manufacturing organisations.
After his role at BSI as a certified lead auditor, John joined the Vehicle Certification Agency as a lead auditor worldwide and was involved in the introduction of automotive specific standards QS9000 and ISO/TS16949. During this period John spend 4 years working for the VCA in North America as a Programme Manager. This role included the management of a team of ISO9001 and ISO14001 auditors, client management, office management and sales activities
His current responsibilities include systems implementation for ISO9001, OHSAS18001, AS9100,
systems maintenance and support, training and development.
Anne Delaney
Director
In Anne’s professional life she became a Director of rda in 2008. Anne has over seven years experience working in the field of business management, which includes implementing and developing Quality, Environmental and Health & Safety Management Systems, certified to international standards by third party certification bodies. Anne holds a Bsc (Hons) Degree in Environmental Protection from Bournemouth University and the NOBOSH general certificate. Anne also have a further ten years experience working within the travel industry, with a strong customer service background, latterly working with blue chip companies.
In her other life she really enjoy adventures. Anne loves to travel, whether it’s exploring new places, finding the perfect powder snow to ski amongst or exploring lava caves in Iceland. Give her a challenge and she’ll find a way of doing it!
