I chair two dynamic and diverse groups of CEOs, Directors and business owners in Shropshire, Staffordshire and the Black Country to help them become better leaders, make better decisions, and achieve better results - and help maintain a good work/life balance. This is through a monthly problem-solving meeting with peers, expert speaker workshops, monthly individual coaching and providing access to a best practice resources. Vistage is a worldwide network of more than 45,000 executives… Show more I chair two dynamic and diverse groups of CEOs, Directors and business owners in Shropshire, Staffordshire and the Black Country to help them become better leaders, make better decisions, and achieve better results - and help maintain a good work/life balance. This is through a monthly problem-solving meeting with peers, expert speaker workshops, monthly individual coaching and providing access to a best practice resources. Vistage is a worldwide network of more than 45,000 executives in 40 countries. CEOs and MDs who join Vistage grow their business at twice the rate of other businesses. Groups consist of a diverse set of leaders who are passionate about life-long learning and want to surround themselves with curious-minded individuals who relish the idea to share experiences and gain value from others. Please feel free to contact me to learn more, (even if you are a shade hesitant!), that's how we really progress! Show less

Consulting services and strategy support to small and medium sized businesses, including growth initiatives, scale-up, market development, product innovation and people engagement. I provide strategy facilitation to all forms of business by running strategy days and helping to shape and execute the strategy development processFind more at www.stradconsult.com

MARK DAVID: PRESIDENT: 2011-2014* Developed new overseas business with Four Seasons Groups and other brands, including Russia, EMEA, and Asia projects.* Improved Supply Chain process achieving promised lead-times and quality expectations.BAKER FURNITURE: 2014-2016: Scope of Authority: 100 employees in 20 company-owned locations throughout USA and London for the luxury furniture manufacturer and 350,000 sq. ft. of showroom. Showrooms sell Baker, McGuire (sister brand) and range of… Show more MARK DAVID: PRESIDENT: 2011-2014* Developed new overseas business with Four Seasons Groups and other brands, including Russia, EMEA, and Asia projects.* Improved Supply Chain process achieving promised lead-times and quality expectations.BAKER FURNITURE: 2014-2016: Scope of Authority: 100 employees in 20 company-owned locations throughout USA and London for the luxury furniture manufacturer and 350,000 sq. ft. of showroom. Showrooms sell Baker, McGuire (sister brand) and range of other brands, as well as furniture, lighting, rugs, accessories and artwork. Managed sales, operations, merchandising and visual display. Developed new strategies for growth, including development of new textile business unit.* Created and managed Hospitality Division for Baker and McGuire brands generating new business growth Show less

Scope of Authority: 480 employees throughout ten global sites. Managed two manufacturing plants (UK + Costa Rica), two distribution hubs (USA-owned and Munich-3PL). Manufactured Vinten, Sachtler, and O’Connor (camera support equipment), Vinten Radamec (robotic camera support equipment), Autoscript (teleprompters).

Scope of Authority: 1300 employees in six sites. Brought in to lead organic growth and startup of new Kohler brand in UK.