Career History
2006 to date: Business Growth Specialist
· offering the best, most cost effective, low risk method for any business to grow their profits.
1999-2006 Commercial & Development Director
· Grew turnover by £17m to £55m.
· Rebuilt loss making business – profit turnaround of £6.3m.
· Launched over 500 new products.
· Developed and launched new brand with annual revenue of £8m.
1998-1999 Category Controller
· Brand renewal program improved sales by 22%.
· Forecast accuracy improved by 18%.
1997-1998 Head of Innovation
· Identified and launched three major growth platforms valued at £16m p.a.
· Systemised development process across 4 manufacturing sites – efficiency improved by 15%.
1995-1997 Business Integration Controller
· Integrated largest competitor (£40m) into existing operations.
· Delivered operational savings of £8m p.a. (on time and in budget)
· Disposed of 48 operating sites, reduced headcount by 220.
Pre 1995 numerous Sales & Marketing positions