A NED, Business Coach, and Advisor, formerly a Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer with extensive experience at the board level in both national and international environments. 

A pragmatic and determined leader with a strong personality, excellent influencing skills, and a positive (but realistic) outlook. 

I'm dynamic, motivated by a compelling purpose and results, and have the ability to develop both short-term tactics and long-term strategies - then deliver them. 

I'm credible and persuasive with all stakeholders and have a proven ability to deliver a winning performance. 

I'm also a strong communicator at every level in an organisation, and with external partners such as bankers, suppliers and investors. 

I also have a high degree of humour and humility, which is very difficult to demonstrate in this context!

• Multi-sector experience: Medical Device Distribution to NHS and Alternative channels. Manufacturing of FMCG goods for multi-channel retail distribution and provision of Service, either B to B or B to C., and Multi-sector generalist business consulting.
• Strategic Development: Devising and implementing long-term business improvement programmes, either as the business principal or on behalf of the owners/shareholders
• Restructure: Solid understanding of managing businesses and people through troubled times with extensive cash management and restructuring experience. I have a track record of achievement in turnaround situations, delivering growth and profitability.
• Mergers & Acquisitions: Instigated and led a number of acquisitions and divestments, including MBO
• Private equity funding: Solid understanding gained from being in this environment since 2001 through strong relationships with Corporate Finance advisors and funders..