Group CFO of a high growth AIM listed business which designs and manufactures scientific products for use in applications including life sciences, healthcare, astronomy, consumer manufacturing and art conservation markets.SDI Group plc continues to grow through its own technology advancements, as well as through pursuing strategic, complementary acquisitions.

Fuel cell and clean energy technology company working with world leading partners to embed Ceres engineering in mass-market energy products for the commercial, residential and transportation markets. £2 billion market cap AIM listed preparing to move to the Main Market.

FTSE-250 £800m turnover aerospace and defence group, with international operations principally in the UK, US, Canada and Australia. Part of the team that returned the business to growth; delivered strong organic revenue, profit, cash generation and order book. Led a number of successful operational improvements and upgraded the finance function by way of implementing global shared service centres and new ERP systems. Significant realignment of the portfolio involving M&A. Extensive external contact with investors and analysts.Chaired Cost Reduction Programme Committee, Global ERP Steering Committee and Finance Committee. Member of Pension Investment Committee.

Private Equity backed start-up car part distribution business which was successfully sold to Euro Car Parts.

FTSE 250 multinational aviation group, T/O £800M, manufactures parts for Boeing/Airbus and the automotive sector. Managed a team of 9 in the UK and US.

Saint Gobain Building Distribution acquired Gibbs & Dandy plc in 2008. Managed the finance function of a variety of nationwide Saint-Gobain businesses ranging in turnover from £145m to £260m across multiple sites and brands.

FTSE Fledgling listed building services business with a turnover of £63m. Led the sale to Saint Gobain Building Distribution in 2008.

Supported the senior management team of a high growth listed company.

Audit and related work (including due diligence and report writing) in the Financial Services sector.

Audit, accounting and tax work for SMEs.