Thames Valley
Welcome to the Thames Valley Branch. Click here to view committee details.
My name is Dee Weston, and I am delighted to be Chair for the Thames Valley Branch.

Dee Weston FCICM
Thames Valley Branch is really fortunate to have a strong contingent of Committee members, who collectively organise and promote events and meetings. The Branch meetings present an opportunity to catch up, plan events that are informative, broad range of subject matters and social. We try to cover topics that will be interesting to all, for current members, and young professional just starting their career. Branch events create an opportunity to increase your own personal network of contacts
The Branch believes in the promotion of credit as a profession. Committee members attend open days at schools and colleges, to promote the CICM and credit as a career. Our attendance at the open days is very well received, and this has been a staple of the TVB branch now for a number of years.
Get in touch if you want any further information, or come along to one of the branch events, you will be very welcome. We are on LinkedIn, and do take a look at our face book page.
Our LinkedIn page is also a very good place to stay updated and I would encourage you to join the group if not already a member.

Pete Courtnage MCICM – Branch Treasurer
Head of Credit Management for Tuskerdirect Ltd the vehicle leasing company specialising in salary sacrifice schemes which became part of Lloyds Banking Group in February 2023. I have held this position since June 2022 when I joined Tusker to set-up their credit management function. Prior to this I was Head of Credit Management at Alphabet (GB), part of BMW Group Financial Services a role I held for over 9 years. Before these roles in credit, I worked for Barclays for over 20 years in a variety of roles predominantly in corporate banking.

Ruth Howard MCICM – Branch Secretary
I have over 25 years of experience in the world of credit and debt recovery in a variety of different industries ranging from an auction house, costumiers, factoring & invoice discounting to telecommunications. I received my CICM Level 3 qualification in 2014.
I have been a member of the Thames Valley Branch committee for nearly 10 years and took on the role of Secretary in 2023.
Although I fell into credit by accident, I am passionate about what I do and promoting it as a career choice. You will regularly find me attending careers fairs at local schools as well as helping with mock job interviews and talking to A level students about career opportunities.
I enjoy the regular collaboration with my fellow Committee members in making sure our Branch remains highly active, hosting a wide range of formal and social events every year. We love welcoming new faces, we are open to your feedback and always strive to make our events meaningful, relevant and fun.
Thames Valley Branch Committee
E: thamesvalleybranch@cicm.com
Position | Name | Telephone | Mobile |
Chair | Dee Weston FCICM | 7568570750 | |
Secretary | Ruth Howard MCICM | 07899 772 836 | |
Treasurer | Peter Courtnage MCICM | 07717 211 079 | |
Committee Member | Gary Baker FCICM | 07872 503510 | |
Committee Member | Jonathan Swan FCICM | 07818 542 617 | |
Committee Member | Heidi Pocock ACICM | 07540 929150 | |
Committee Member | Tony Lambert | 07921 026 446 | |
Committee Member | Jason Braidwood FCICM(Grad) | 07971 827 830 | |
Committee Member | Tim Hanton MCICM | 01344 854353 | |
Committee Member | Amanda Thrower | 07825 341559 |
Upcoming Events
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Southern Branches Credit Day
12 October 2023
Past Events
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Thames Valley Branch | Vyne Tour and Pub Lunch
20 August 2023 -
Thames Valley Branch | Pizza Night Social
14 September 2023 -
Thames Valley | Are you a volunteer
23 August 2023 -
Thames Valley Summer Golf Social
21 July 2023 -
Thames Valley Branch | Curry Social
20 April 2023 -
Thames Valley Branch AGM
28 March 2023