John Keen
Chief Executive Officer
BIO
Apart from work John enjoys sports (football, karate & walking) as well as travel & spending time with friends & grandchildren.
Skills
- Quality
- Business Improvement
- Environment
- Health & Safety
- Fire Safety
- General Quality
- Environmental & H&S Advice
- Lean Management
- Resource Efficiency
- Investors in People
Qualifications
- MSc Master of Science Total Quality Management
- CQP Chartered Quality Professional (M023859)
- MCQI Member of the Chartered Quality Institute (M023859)
- MIBC Member of the Institute of Business Consulting (4133702)
- IRCA Registered Lead Auditor QMS, EMS & OHS (01183825)
- HND Total Quality Management
- HNC Engineering
- IQA Advanced Diploma
- NEBOSH General Certificate
- BSC L2 Fire Risk Assessment
- E&T L3 Teaching Qualification
- L3 Vocational Assessor Qualification
- IQA L4 Lead IQA Qualification
Industry Experience
- Construction
- Civil Engineering
- Highways Maintenance
- Electronics
- Automotive
- Aerospace
- Textiles
- Medical Devices
- Security
- Local Authority/Government
- Food Supply & Production
- Wood & Wood Products
- Manufacturing
- Social & Health Services
- Training & Education
- Transport & Logistics
- Leisure
- Waste Management
- HVCA
- Utilities
Career History
COMPANY
Rosewood Keen Management Services (RKMS)
Rosewood Keen Management Services (RKMS)
Rosewood Keen Management Services (RKMS)
Park Electrochemical Corp
Remploy Textile Group Ltd
Premier Footwear Ltd
POSITION
Chief Executive Officer
Managing Director
Management Consultant
Quality & Environmental Manager
Quality Manager
Production Manager
DATES
2020 – Present
2009 – 2020
2002 – 2009
1995 – 2002
1992 – 1995
1985 – 1992
John's Blog Posts

ISO 9001 Clause 4.1 Explained: Understanding the Context of the Organisation
ISO 9001 Clause 4.1 Explained: Understanding the Context of the Organisation Where ISO 9001 Clause 4.1 Actually Starts to Make Sense Before procedures.Before policies.Before internal

How ISO Sustainability Supports SMEs (and Why It’s Not Just for Corporates)
How ISO Sustainability Supports SMEs (and Why It’s Not Just for Corporates) Sustainability is no longer a “nice to have” for businesses. Customers, regulators, and

The Future of ISO: Trends Every SME Should Know
The Future of ISO: Trends Every SME Should Know The future of ISO is no longer a distant concept reserved for regulators and large corporates.

ISO Compliance vs Certification: The Real Difference Between Certification, Accreditation & Compliance
ISO Compliance vs Certification: The Real Difference Between Certification, Accreditation & Compliance ISO compliance vs certification is one of those phrases that looks straightforward —

Continuous Improvement That Sticks: How Lean Builds a Culture That Lasts (and Still Supports ISO Compliance)
Continuous Improvement That Sticks: How Lean Builds a Culture That Lasts (and Still Supports ISO Compliance) If your previous blog explored how continuous improvement becomes

Risk Based Thinking ISO Explained: ISO 9001 for SMEs
Risk Based Thinking ISO Explained: ISO 9001 for SMEs Modern businesses operate in an environment shaped by uncertainty — supply chain disruption, cyber threats, skills
About The Author
PROFESSIONAL
MSc – Master of Science Total Quality Management
CQP – Chartered Quality Professional (M023859
MCQI – Member of the Chartered Quality Institute (M023859)
MIBC – Member of the Institute of Business Consulting (4133702)
IRCA Registered Lead Auditor QMS, EMS & OHS (01183825)
Official Carbon Neutral Business Independently Verified By CFA