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Gareth Parker

Gareth Parker

Head of Operational Compliance

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Education

Glyndwr University 

Expertise

ISO 9001 ISO 14001 ISO 27001 ISO 45001 ISO 42001

Gareth Parker

Gareth Parker is Head of Operational Compliance at Amtivo. With a background spanning engineering, testing and certification, he brings extensive technical and regulatory expertise to the governance and delivery of certification schemes. Gareth holds Lead Auditor qualifications for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO 45001, and has developed specialist expertise in emerging standards, including ISO/IEC 42001 for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems.

Gareth has over 15 years’ experience working across technical and leadership roles in the testing, inspection and certification sector. His experience includes electrical product certification, electromagnetic compatibility testing, fire detection and life safety systems, and hazardous environments. He has also supported international operations, including helping establish testing laboratories in Canada. At Amtivo, Gareth works closely with scheme managers and governance teams to ensure certification programmes are implemented effectively and remain aligned with regulatory and industry requirements.

Outside of work, Gareth is actively involved in his local community. He coaches youth football in Wrexham and serves as treasurer for the North West Area of Round Table, supporting charitable initiatives including projects with Nightingale House Hospice.

A list of articles written by Gareth

Amtivo - Template

Free Remote Working Policy Template for Irish Businesses

Define expectations on equipment, data protection and remote work procedures.
Amtivo - Template

Free Threat Intelligence Policy Template for Irish Firms

Define processes for managing threat data, assigning roles and responding to incidents.
Amtivo - Template

Business Continuity Legal Compliance Register Template

Support your Irish organisation’s resilience and regulatory compliance with our free, downloadable Business Continuity Legal Compliance Register template.
Amtivo - Template

Downloadable Backup Policy Template for Irish Businesses

Safeguard your organisation’s data and reinforce operational continuity with our free, downloadable Backup Policy template.
Amtivo - Template

Asset Register Template – Free and Downloadable

Stay in control of your physical assets and help towards ISO compliance with our free Asset Register template.
ISO 9001 AI Manufacturing

ISO 9001 and AI: Strengthening Quality and Control in Irish Manufacturing

Explore how AI is enhancing quality control and how ISO 9001 supports consistency and improvement.
Internet of Things

6 Internet of Things Devices That Could Threaten Your Business and How to Stay Secure With Confidence

Six IoT devices that pose cyber risks and how ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials help secure them.
ISO 50001 EU Directive

ISO 50001 and the EU Energy Directive

Stay updated on ISO 50001 changes and how they impact your organisation.
A Practical GDPR Guide for SMEs

Do Irish Businesses Need to Report Data Breaches to the DPC? A Practical GDPR Guide for SMEs

Learn when to report GDPR breaches in Ireland, who to notify, and how ISO 27001 supports compliance.
Staying Credible in Ireland: Why Green Business Is Now Non-Negotiable

Staying Credible in Ireland: Why Green Business Is Now Non-Negotiable

See how ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 help Irish businesses cut emissions, save energy, and stay compliant with climate policies.
ISO 9001 News and Updates

ISO 9001:2026 Changes & History – What You Need To Know

ISO 9001:2015 has now been revised to ISO 9001:2026.
Rules on Claims You Can Make Regarding Your Certification (Thumbnail)

Rules on Claims You Can Make Regarding Your Certification

If you're certified, this guide will advise on what you can and can't say regarding your certification.