About
Vector Business Services
Formerly Vector Business Services Ltd (2007 - 2026), Vector Business Services (VBS) is now the trading name of Martin and Pam Atkinson. We deliver management and technical consultancy services to organisations seeking business growth and operational excellence. We operate primarily in the Energy, Utilities and Education sectors and specialise in helping our clients create value through technology and innovation.
Experience
VBS
offers a wealth of practical business experience gained from over 80 years of combined employment, Executive and Board appointments by its partners in the UK, Continental Europe and the USA. VBS
provides a strategic view, but also focuses on practical problem solving to deliver early business improvement.
Approach
As a small business we understand fully the need for cost-effective, pragmatic and timely advice. Our approach is to work in close partnership with you, assimilate quickly to your particular environment, and to provide you with a speedy assessment of what we can do for your business. Only then will we accept an engagement from you. We will also be clear about when we can't help, and where possible help you identify alternative sources of specialised advice.
Our Clients
A selection of our clients: Northern Gas Networks Ltd, Morrison Utility Services, SGN, Wales and West Utilities, Cadent Gas, Innovate UK, Penspen, DNV, WRc Group, Met Office, BEIS, Business Modelling Associates, Energy and Utilities Alliance, Gas Industry Safety Group, Morrison Data Services, Bureau Veritas UK Ltd, Brunel University, Utility and Service Industries Training Ltd, Pelicancorp (UK) Ltd.
Personnel
Dr Martin Atkinson
- Over 40 years experience with technology companies operating in the international energy and utilities markets, in particular the natural gas industry in the UK. An experienced leader, Executive and SME Board member, Martin brings hands-on experience of strategy and business planning, mergers & acquisitions, project management, business and technology appraisal and development, operations management, recruitment and change management.
Pam Atkinson
- Pam brings a wealth of governance and finance management experience gained from the banking, education and charity sectors and from providing independent financial and administrative services. Pam holds an Advanced Diploma in Administrative Management and her experience embraces Company Secretariat, strategic development, financial, and support services management.