Archie Robertson Email & Phone Number

France

The Fundamentals of Foreign CurrencyThe foreign exchange market is a worldwide financial market for trading of currencies and its primary purpose is to assist international trade and investment by allowing businesses and individuals to convert one currency to another in payment for imported / exported goods or Investments or when moving abroad. Whilst the traditional banks do offer reliable services for managing International payments, this is an additional service to their core product offering and clients may encounter various problems which limit or increase their exposure to the currency fluctuations. Lack of personal account management and service, ‘call centre delays’, limited contract options, and standard daily rates as opposed to ‘live rates’ – these are all potential problems that could be experienced. Price transparency is an additional advantage made available through specialist providers. In most instances, when you agree to a transaction through your bank, you will receive notification only once the transaction is completed. A specialist will agree the rate with you beforehand and will send a contract note confirming the agreed rate - so that your costs are outlined and your currency equivalent is 100% clear. Outline of main benefits achieved by using a foreign exchange specialist:• Preferential exchange rates• *Fast, efficient and secure payments• Dedicated Dealer offering you a personal service – who watches the market and notifies you of any trends or changes• Daily Market Analysis delivered via email• Contract Options – allowing you the flexibility to select the best strategies to meet your personal requirements*The ability to make fast, efficient and secure payments overseas can also be a significant contributor to a company’s success and using a specialist can streamline the payment process whilst cutting down on administration time.

Main projectsHalladale Group plc 1997- 2005 [Property management] £600 million managed assets - £3 million EBIT3i non-exec director (chairman audit com.) + £7m disposal + £10 m AIM listing + £15 m share issueAorTech International plc 1995-97 [Heart valve manufacturer] £ 1 million t/o 3i non-exec director + £24 million AIM listingLoghar Ltd (start up) 2000-04[Internet consultants] £ 1 million t/o Chairman & Finance DirectorCo founded and raised the funding for this start up which has amongst its client list Travel Choice, SRU, The R&A and a number of other well known entities. Sold interest June 2004 to Centrex GroupLett’s Diaries Ltd 1993-94[diary manufacturers] £25 million t/o Interim Finance Director / Turnaround ConsultantFogarty Ltd 1994[bedding manufacturers] £ 22 million t/oTurnaround consultantEagle Taverns Ltd 1997-00 [pub, hotel & club operator] £ 20 million t/o3i Chairman + board restructure & turnaroundCraig & Rose plc 1997-98 [paint manufacturers] £5 million t/o Interim Managing Director/ Turnaround ConsultantAlpha Plus (Scotland) Ltd 1995 [street & park cleaning equipment distributors] £ 1 million t/oMentor /consultantThistle Generators Limited 2005-08[generator distribution, installation & service] £ 8 million t/oTurnaround consultant

Sanofi Pharma S.A. Geneva, Switzerland. (4 years)Sanofi in France was a 60 % listed affiliate of Elf Aquitaine. Pharmaceuticals and Diagnostic products, Animal Health Products, Food Additives, Cosmetics. Now Sanofi Aventis world 3rd ranked pharmaceutical company(T/O Group FF 33.8 billion.)CHIEF CONTROLLER/ Regional Finance VP (Zones de development) EBIT FF 820 millionTeam of eight controllers based in Geneva, Paris and Manila.Responsible for financial control and reporting for Asia, Latin America, Eastern Europe and Licensing and Trading

Philip Morris S.A. Lausanne, Switzerland. (4 years)Tobacco, beer & food conglomerate. Parent world’s 6th largest corporation T/O Europe circa $ 6 billion.HEAD OF CORPORATE AUDIT : Europe, Middle East & Africa; responsibilities covered 27 locations throughout Europe Middle East and Africa.

Chesebrough Ponds Limited. Windsor, Berkshire, UK. (3 years)Fast moving consumer products including the “Ponds” and “Vaseline” brandsT/O U.K. circa £ 225 million US parent $7 billionCHIEF ACCOUNTANT / FINANCIAL CONTROLLER responsible for finance & treasury function

G.D.Searle and Company Limited. High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, UK. (3 years)Manufacturer of Pharmaceuticals and medical supplies)European T/0 Circa $560 millionDIRECTOR OF CORPORATE AUDIT & CONTROL: EUROPE .

Firestone Tyre and Rubber Company Limited Brentford, Middlesex, UK. (5 years)Tyre manufacturers. 40% of UK market (UK Turnover over £612 million )ACCOUNTANT then FINANCIAL CONTROLLER MOTOR RACING DIVISION

Chartered Accountant, Fcca

Education record

Activities and Societies: One year course on "origin of language" French O level (was not allowed to take exam!) O levels 6 + Stats.

1St Class Honours Equivalent, Finance, Fellow