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.
David Laws is a strategic adviser to GK with a wealth of experience across education and skills.
Between 2001 and 2015, David served as the Liberal Democrat Member of Parliament for Yeovil. He held various senior frontbench positions for the party in Parliament, including as its spokesperson on schools, children and families, before joining the cabinet as Chief Secretary to the Treasury in the Coalition Government. From 2012 to 2015.
David was the Minister of State for Schools in the Department for Education. David has served as Executive Chairman of the Education Policy Institute and the Education Partnerships Group.
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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