Expertise & experience in Strategic Planning and Mergers & Acquisition. Hands-on experience of running businesses for himself and for others, in manufacturing, distribution and B2B services. Corporate Planning positions included leading the Group Strategy Office of a major international plc. Expert in the development of objectives and realistic strategies to achieve them, with focus on successful implementation. Over 25 years experience in acquisition and divestment assignments for a wide range of UK and overseas clients – both private companies and major plcs.
Extensive experience in programmes for business transformation, process integration and change management. Experienced in planning and implementing £multi-million, multi-disciplinary programmes with over 20 leading companies & UK Government departments. Expert in introducing best practice processes to achieve business advantage, with particular experience in outsourcing and procurement in the finance sector.
Experienced businessman with strength in Technology, Finance and Sales & Marketing. Previously Managing Director of significant IT/software companies. Started, ran and sold UK arm of USA-based software company. Non-exec Director of companies for NESTA, government backed Venture Capital fund. Extensive experience in developing strategic plans for businesses, and implementing them. Hands-on experience of corporate fundraising, and buying and selling companies.
Coaches individuals, groups and companies to set goals and achieve them by combining an improvement in the quality of their thinking with re-vitalising their approach. Extensive experience in formulating and implementing corporate and business strategies, and in managing and negotiating over two hundred acquisitions, joint ventures and disposals; coaches businesses to put deals together that work and on successful M&A processes.
17 years experience in Blue Chip international product and service based companies. Engages Corporate Planning and Sales & Marketing Planning to grow businesses. Managed evaluation and completion of £100m+ acquisition. Experience in cost reduction & quality improvement in Lean Manufacturing of major automotive manufacturer. Hands-on experience of B2B Sales/After-Sales and Product Development processes.