Core Team

CHRIS BROCK - Executive Director (left in team photograph)

As Guernsey’s first Head of Policy Planning and Economics, Chris led a team which produced the Island’s first Strategic and Corporate Plan. Chris was Chief Executive of Guernsey Tourism for nine years. He spent five years as the Island’s Director of Postal Services overseeing a major rationalisation plan for Guernsey Post. Prior to that, he was the Island’s Director of Recreation for a five year period.

Dr. MICHAELA de VIAL - Head of Research

Michaela heads up the Island Analysis research team. Having acquired extensive experience within the pharmaceutical industry, She primarily brings with her a background of industrial data analysis, research and prediction. Michaela is now concentrating on the development of the Island Benchmark service for public and private sector organisations which have a direct interest in islands.

JOHN HOLLIS - Associate

John has 25 years' experience in consulting and research with Accenture, the leading global consultancy, where he was a global partner for over fifteen years. He was responsible for the Retail and Consumer Products practice within the UK, and the Smart Store Europe R&D and benchmarking facility. He graduated from Bristol University with a First Class Honours degree in Economics and Accounting.