ABOUT US
Find out more about our company and what the Novelus team is passionate about.
ALEC PROCTOR - DIRECTOR
An MBA qualified professional with General Management and Director level experience across various sectors. I have a passion for delivering results through people, since leading a culture change and Lean implementation in the Ceramic sector at Royal Doulton in 2000.
I have also delivered similar projects in Washrooms, Hydraulics, Fabrication, Defense, Heavy Engineering, Warehousing, Logistics, Healthcare, and Presswork sectors where I was appointed Managing Director of a West Midlands Pressings company in 2014.
I specialise in Team Leader and Management development along with senior-level recruitment and in 2005 I was part of a small team delivering the recruitment of and assessing behavioural competence of 50 Lean specialists for the Airbus A380 program.
Since 2018 I have delivered professional services consultancy in HR and Operational excellence, helping businesses develop their People and Process Strategies.
My passion is ‘people’ and ‘helping people succeed’. Having strong values of positivity, working together, collaboration and looking to achieve ‘win win’. I bring over 30 years of people management and development expertise.
ANITA DAVIES - DIRECTOR
A recruitment professional with over 15 years’ experience of delivering recruitment solutions at all levels across a range of sectors. These include Technology, Engineering, Manufacturing and Finance.
I am an experienced Account Manager and have delivered recruitment assignments for blue-chip private sector organisations along with public sector. These projects include delivering successful UK Government IT specialist recruitment along with delivering bespoke recruitments for SME’s and family-owned businesses.
I have 5 years’ experience within HR supporting various companies with their HR requirements ensuring compliance and best practice.
CHRISTINE WALKER - DIRECTOR
An influential HR Director with a wealth of experience and a sustained record of success in the public and private sector.
Extensive strategic and operational background, managing cultural and behavioural change across all levels.
An inspirational leader and team player who through a participative approach , creates robust strategies and translates vision into achievement.
Strong analytical problem solving and decision making skills with a passion for customer care and quality together with excellent communication skills.
OUR ASSOCIATES
At Novelus, we work with a trusted network of specialist associates who bring deep expertise across HR, Health & Safety, Quality and Operational Excellence.
Each associate is carefully selected not just for their qualifications, including MCIPD and CFIOSH, but for their practical, hands-on experience working within real businesses.
This means our clients benefit from:
- Experienced professionals who understand operational environments
- Straightforward, commercially focused advice
- Support that works in practice — not just on paper
We don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, we bring the right expertise at the right time, ensuring our support is tailored, flexible and aligned to your business.
Working closely with our clients day-to-day, our associates become a trusted extension of your team. Helping you stay compliant, manage risk, and continuously improve, without unnecessary complexity.
Giving you the confidence to focus on running and growing your business.

Stuart Mitton
LEAN COACH
Stuart’s multi-sector experiences spreading over 25 years in lean and production systems. He has developed a vast knowledge, understanding, and ability to practically apply expertise in lean tools & techniques and leadership behaviours.