Viv Matthews, head of HR

Viv has more than 20 years experience in the field of HR and has worked for a variety of firms including Ridge (chartered surveyors), Vichy (part of the L'Oreal Group), Scottish & Newcastle Breweries and Group 4 Total Security. She joined Henmans in 1999 and successfully took the firm through to gaining the Investors in People accreditation in 2002 and a first review in 2004.

Viv holds an MA in Human Resource Management and Strategy, and is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. She holds the British Safety Council Certificate in Health and Safety Management and is an Associate of the International Institute of Risk & Safety Management.