Tony Birch, CPP APMP Fellow (Class of 2006)
Founder & Director
Shipley Limited
Bio
Tony Birch co-founded Shipley Limited in 1997, having worked for Shipley Associates for three years. Currently, he serves as Chair of the Board of Shipley Limited but remains an active consultant/trainer in all aspects of Business Development.
Tony served on the main board of the APMP for four years (2004 – 2007) and was one of the founding members of the APMP UK Chapter (2001). He was elected a Fellow of the APMP in 2006 for his contributions to developing and launching the APMP’s global Certification Programme. In 2016, the APMP awarded him its highest honor, the William C. McRae Founder’s Award, for his contributions to the organization.
Over the last 28 years, Tony has worked with large and small companies across sectors as diverse as Automotive, Defense, Insurance, and Space, delivering business-winning related services.
What does being an APMP Fellow mean to you?
It is a recognition of my commitment to the profession.
What's your best memory from attending an APMP event?
Sitting around a fire pit in Wild Horse Pass Resort, AZ, meeting and greeting friends I would not have ever known if I had not been a member of the Association.
What advice do you have for a proposal professional entering our field?
Doing the impossible for the ungrateful can sometimes be very hard. Keep at it, and it can be a rewarding career.
