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Principal Consultant
UNLEASH

I am an accomplished practitioner in the formulation of company strategy, organisational development, performance management, business & financial planning, contact marketing & mentoring.

I possesses a wealth of experience to meet a diverse range of client needs. The need to develop specific focus on priorities & clear objectives for each function gives excellent direction for a business. I am results orientated & believe that management for performance is essential for success. I also strongly believe that successful results stem from developing employees to contribute effectively in achieving company objectives.

My underlying strengths are strong analytical mind, focus & clarity coupled with enthusiasm for small/medium-sized businesses especially to improve performance.

Most importantly, 'I have been there and done it'.

Consulting Expertise

Project/Performance Management Business Appraisal Strategic Business Planning Marketing Strategy, Surveys, Analysis of Business Potential Sales Management & Promotion Customer Care & Service Programmes

Financial Planning Cost Reduction & Cash Management Objective Advice on Recovery Investors in People & Management Development Programmes Non-Exececutive Advisory Roles Interim Management-Manufacturing

Projects Completed

• Developed/project managed in depth network of 2000 SME’s to define/satisfy business needs.
• Developed first 3 year Strategic Plan for manufacturing SME.
• Divisionalised company & implemented extensive site restructuring programme.
• Implemented and managed new manufacturing processes, financial systems and successfully launched company into European market.
• Project managed team to review options/strategy for future of telecommunications business.
• Introduced new projects into European & US markets.
• Home Office Grant expertise, TUPE legislation and implementation.
• Facilitated and implemented Sales and Marketing Strategy for both blue chip and private sector companies resulting in substantial increases in market share and profitability.
• Non-Executive Director support for Trusts & Partnerships

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

I have some 30 years experience comprising responsibility for Marketing in the capital goods industry & Finance in a General Motors subsidiary. I held my first General Management position developing optical cable in the 1980’s. Latterly I was Managing Director of a GEC subsidiary & a large business in the business-support & training sector. I am currently a non-executive director of a manufacturing business that has made substantial progress since my appointment.

QUALIFICATIONS & AFFILIATIONS

B.A (Hons) – Engineering & Economics
M.B.A – Cranfield Business School
Member – Chartered Institute of Marketing

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