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We launched Talent for Care to transform wellbeing, engagement and retention for the health and social care workforce, at all levels. Our team of cutting-edge coaches and facilitators delivers fresh, cost-effective, ethical and inclusive workforce programs, allowing health and social care organisations to invest in the support and development of their frontline teams, like never before. Our passion for innovation, research and technology is helping to deliver outstanding workforce outcomes, for large NHS Trusts, community and mental health services, public and private social care organisations.

General Manager, responsible for a portfolio of 20 PFI contracts in the Healthcare and Education, delivering high quality hard and soft FM services to Hospitals, Schools, Councils and Universities, through 900 highly motivated staff across the UK.

Led the delivery of the 2016/17 Cost Improvement Programme for NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Partnership Trust, while building a Continuous Improvement Team to deliver four major turnaround projects, aimed at substantially improving the efficiency and sustainability of front-line services in 2017/18.

General Manager for the Facilities Management PFI contract at the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth, employing 1,000 staff to deliver a comprehensive range of 14 hard and soft FM services.

Leading Healthcare Provider - Performance improvement in Community Services:- Improved operating margins for Community Wards from break-even to the mid-teens, delivering major operational efficiencies and introducing a commercial mindset at all levels of the organisation.- Led the service transformation of three mobile workforce units, improving productivity by up to 40%, while cutting waiting times and raising service standards.- Successfully won the confidence and trust of front-line staff, while overcoming the organisational complexity of a healthcare environment, where commercial practices are rapidly being introduced.Global IT Distributor - Restructuring of the European Supply Chain Team:- Designed and executed the re-organisation of the underperforming unit, introducing new people, a new structure and a streamlined approach to procurement and customer service;- Reduced inventory by €60m (27%) over two quarters, across 5 European locations, while maintaining availability above 90% for top selling SKUs, leading to a substantial performance-related reward.UK Facilities Management - Pest Control acquisition, from deal origination to completion and integration. Mid Market Private Equity - Development of a Support Services buy and build platform, for Water and Wastewater Services

Established the international unit of the UK market leading provider of managed print services and document solutions. Developed a unique proposition for new and existing multinational customers, led the new venture to break even in the first twelve months and set the business on track for rapid growth in year two, to achieve an ambitious EBITDA target.

First Managing Director of Connaught Compliance Services (hard FM), led a radical re-organisation of the newly formed £80m, 1,000 people unit, to build robust foundations for profitable growth following a successful acquisition campaign. Established sales capabilities and pipeline to deliver 10% year on year organic growth, reduced the cost base by 8%, recruited a new, high performing leadership team and introduced new information systems to support business growth.

Implemented the buy and build strategy that shaped the new Compliance division of Connaught Plc (FTSE 350): 6 deals over 20 months, from target selection, through to acquisition, integration and cost rationalisation, led to the creation of a profitable multi-service player, with a top 5 market share in each chosen segment.

Seconded to the UK National Leadership Board, led the £400m integration of Grant Thornton and Robson Rhodes, involving 4,500 people across 33 offices, to successfully complete the largest UK merger in the profession in two decades.

Award winning Director, focused on market entry, transformation and turnaround programmes, strategic and operational reviews, due diligence and integration services.

Transitioned to Capgemini through the sale of the consulting arm of E&Y in 2001, as a Managing Consultant in the Strategic Advisory Services practice and member of the Mergers and Acquisition team. Promoted twice in 14 months and rated top 5% performer of the global organisation in 2002.

Led an advisory team through the post merger integration process of BP Lubricants and Castrol, supporting the analysis and design of the cost base for the merged organisation for the Finance, Marketing and Supply Chain functions, reporting to the Lubricants CFO. The programme led to the creation of 9 global business units, delivering $250m of synergy benefits

Senior Consultant in the Management and Business Advisory practice, successfully delivered strategic reviews and operational improvement programmes across manufacturing, food and fashion sectors.