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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, UK and serves as treasurer for the North West Area of Round Table (UK), supporting charitable initiatives including projects with Nightingale House Hospice.

A list of articles written by Gareth

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The IATF 16949 Standard—Certification Basics

Learn how IATF 16949 drives excellence in the automotive industry and the benefits of certification.
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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.
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ISO 9001 vs ISO 27001 Key Requirements Checklist

Understand what the key differences are between achieving ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certification.
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Competing with Confidence: Why Accreditation Matters for U.S. SMBs in 2026

Discover how ISO certification helps SMEs gain credibility, meet regulations and grow with confidence this World Accreditation Day.
From Risk to Resilience: Cyber Attacks and SMEs

From Risk to Resilience: Cyber Attacks and SMEs

SMEs face triple the cyber risk. See how ISO 27001 and awareness training boost resilience and cut threats.
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GWO Training Requirements 2025

Discover what’s changed in GWO Requirements for Training Version 15, released April 1st, 2025.
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What Is Information Security?

Learn how to best manage your organization's information security, from its different aspects to implementing an ISMS and becoming ISO 27001-certified.
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What Is an Occupational Health and Safety Management System?

Prioritize employee well-being with an Occupational Health and Safety Management System. Learn and discover the benefits for your organization.
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Amtivo Group Acquires International Standards Authority, Inc. (ISA)

Amtivo Group Acquires International Standards Authority, Inc. (ISA). Read about the acquisition here.
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Understanding the IATF 16949 Audit Process

Explore the IATF 16949 audit process and get guidance for successful automotive quality certification.
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How to Get ISO 27001 Certification

Discover how to get ISO 27001 and enjoy the advantages for your business. Read our guide on achieving ISO 27001 certification.
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7 Common ISO 9001 Standard Implementation Mistakes

Learn how to overcome common issues in implementing an ISO 9001 Quality Management System.