40 years plus publishing experience, predominantly specialising in commercial operational management, but also with a working knowledge of editorial, pre press and production within a multimedia environment. Committed to constantly striving to improve efficiency and in developing the most cost effective and smart operational methods across all media channels, with an excellent track record of successfully delivering complex projects on schedule and within budget. Operating at board level, responsible for commercial revenue budgets, commercial expenditure budgets and all aspects of commercial BAU decision making. An established record of effective team management across multi regions and of individual career development and 1-2-1 career coaching. Wide ranging and long standing trusted industry connections, with a high level of interactive participation in many working groups and forums dedicated to collaboratively improving every aspect of the media business. I pride myself in being supportive, straight talking, collaborative, bold, influencing and with the ability to make quick and effective decisions under pressure.