Chris Bryce is an accomplished CEO with a record of achievement in delivering excellence, growth, cultural change and influence in complex businesses and non-profits, most recently as CEO of The Association of Independent Professionals and the Self Employed (IPSE).
Chris began his career in sales, becoming Sales Director of a business logistics company and then moving on to become its General Manager where he gained experience in operational management and computerisation. Following that Chris stepped into the world of contracting and consultancy starting as an analyst/programmer at a number of financial institutions, with clients including HSBC, CitiBank, Lehman Brothers and JP Morgan. He then moved into strategic change management, delivering multiple global-scale change programmes as a consultant Programme Director, again within Financial Services with clients such as RBS/NatWest.
Chris then spent seven years as CEO of IPSE, leading it to become a multiple award-winning non-profit and the go-to organisation speaking for the complex and diverse self-employed sector to Government and the media. During his time as IPSE’s CEO he also acted as President of The European Forum of Independent Professionals (EFIP), a collaboration of national associations from across Europe which represent independent professionals at EU level through targeted research and advocacy. He has also held a number of non-executive roles and advises on not-for-profit governance.
With 25 years of experience in the freelance and contractor industry, Chris has campaigned long and hard for the betterment of the entire profession and as he takes on the role as CEO of FCSA Bryce says, “I’m delighted to join FCSA as its new CEO. It’s my aim to ensure all parties in the supply chain, especially contractors served by FCSA members can expect the highest levels of compliance, transparency and reliability from FCSA accredited members as well as regarding the FCSA itself as a trusted partner, which will act independently and with integrity.”
Kilian brings nearly 20 years of experience in sales, business management, and commercial operations. Formerly National Sales Manager at FreeAgent, he has a proven track record of building high-performing teams and fostering lasting partnerships. As a trustee and dedicated fundraiser for the Pseudo Obstruction Research Trust, Kilian has raised over £100,000 to support research into Chronic Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction (CIPO), a cause close to his heart. A family man with a passion for rugby, motorcycling, and golf, Kilian is known for his motivational leadership style and ability to deliver results in fast-paced, competitive environments.
Paul is head of the firm’s Employment team and brings with him over 30 years’ employment law experience.
He has a particular interest (and nationally-recognised expertise) in the law relating to the recruitment industry, advising and providing training on employment status issues, the Agency Workers’ Regulations, GLAA matters, the Working Time Regulations and industry-specific regulatory compliance matters.
He has long-standing associations with TEAM (The Employment Agents’ Movement), REC (Recruitment and Employment Confederation), ALP (Association of Labour Providers) and FCSA (Freelancers and Contractor Services Association).
Rebecca Seeley Harris is one of the few people in the UK who specialises solely on employment status. Specialising in this area since the inception of the tax initiative IR35, some 20 years ago, Rebecca deals with all things to do with employment status such as IR35, off-payroll working, self-employment, s.44 ITEPA – agency tax legislation, PSCs, Office-holders, etc.
Rebecca was awarded the Nigel Clothier Award for Special Contribution to University Tax 2021 and was shortlisted for the Special Contribution to Taxation in the Taxation Awards 2021.
Kevin has been in the business software and services sectors for several decades – spanning payments, ecommerce, accounting, payroll & pensions across product, strategy, business development and strategic relationship roles.
Alongside these, Kevin is CEO and Chair of the software trade body – BASDA – where he engages with members, government, other key trade bodies (inc. CIPP) and key private sector companies to progress the aims of the software industry.
To best serve members (Software Developers), such activities need to positively address all stakeholders’ best interests and so deep and meaningful relationships are required to understand and navigate these complex waters.
Payroll is one of those crucial business functions and continues to evolve through legislation, innovation and the changing needs of clients and Kevin strives to ensure that this software sector is also well served by BASDA.
Such examples include lobbying firmly and partially re-designing RTI to be broadly fit for launch some 12+ years ago; assisting the design and development of pension data standard to ease Auto Enrolment introduction and more latterly meeting and providing evidence to the House of Lords & HMRC as to why HMRC’s requested working hours should not have to be reported. Such support is also being deployed to best navigate recent umbrella regulation to be fit for purpose for developers, umbrella companies and end businesses.
Kevin’s primary day job (alongside BASDA) is working for Nest Pensions where he has been leading certain business strategy development along with being responsible for key strategic relationships.
Simon is a Partner and Head of the Recruitment & Workforce Solutions Sector at Brabners. He has dedicated the last 20 years to the recruitment industry, working with national and international recruitment businesses, umbrella companies, trade bodies and recruitment business owners. Simon provides strategic legal advice about HR and regulatory issues, dispute resolution and commercial arrangements.
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