Vertically integrated company with product design, category management and wholly owned manufacturing in China, Vietnam and Cambodia. Nimble has offices in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Sweden and Australia and our expertise stretch globally and into multiple business sectors including consumer goods, textiles and food storage.

Helping retailers and distributors large and small drive bottom line profits by effective category management, the introduction of tailor-made programs focused on sell though, market leading products/innovation and full optimised supply chain support to ensure inventory levels are kept under control whilst not affecting sell through.

Responsibilities of my Hong Kong office is to support existing retail partners Far East office whilst driving new business opportunities in countries, territories and channels where we don't have any presence. I have extensive knowledge and relationships with most of the major global retailers and have full P&L responsibility. I develop the strategies and manage all departments within my business including Sales, Marketing, Administration, Supply Chain, HR, Finance, Artwork and Product… Show more Responsibilities of my Hong Kong office is to support existing retail partners Far East office whilst driving new business opportunities in countries, territories and channels where we don't have any presence. I have extensive knowledge and relationships with most of the major global retailers and have full P&L responsibility. I develop the strategies and manage all departments within my business including Sales, Marketing, Administration, Supply Chain, HR, Finance, Artwork and Product Management. Show less

Due to the success in Shanghia I was given the challenge to establish our US operation. This involved starting from scratch including finding a location, incorporating the business, setting up the finance system, negotiating property leases and employing a core team of people to drive us forward.Being totally responsible for the Americas territory (Alaska to Argentina) was a challenge in its self as there are many localisation factors to consider given our broad product range… Show more Due to the success in Shanghia I was given the challenge to establish our US operation. This involved starting from scratch including finding a location, incorporating the business, setting up the finance system, negotiating property leases and employing a core team of people to drive us forward.Being totally responsible for the Americas territory (Alaska to Argentina) was a challenge in its self as there are many localisation factors to consider given our broad product range. However we overcame these and successfully penetrated retail, distribution in a number of key Latin America countries including Mexico where I ended up opening a satellite office to provide local sales and marketing support to our retail and distribution partners there.In addition we gained significant penetration online within North America selling upwards of 20,000 pcs per month in one retailer of a particular LED item. My day to day responsibilities included all facets of a busy sales and marketing office including the development of our sales and marketing strategy, the creation and implementation of supply chain, finance, administration and HR processes and systems. After a board decision to change the direction of the business to focus on the commercial LED projects side our our business, I recommended my replacement to the board and was offered the position of General Manager in Hong Kong. Show less

Responsibilities increased to full control of all sales and marketing activity for all retail customers outside the UK and Europe. In addition to the creation and implementation of the strategy, I was also responsible for the day to day operation of the office including overseeing administration, supply chain, HR, artwork functions and well being our our Shanghia colleagues. Under my leadership we grew over 5000% and we gained a retail presence in more than 45 countries.

After the MBO moved to Shanghai, China to further develop the FOB business, drive international sales and expolore new territories. Successful in gaining additional distribution in many new territories, and gained some large wins with supermarket chains, catalogue and DIY retailers. My remit now includes involment in the other key areas of the business including manufacturing, quality control, supply chain and finance. Learning mandarin and enjoying China.

As one of the valuable assets! when Recoton went Chapter 11 I joined Masterplug as a National Accounts Manager, developed the sales in many large retailers and through my experience in AV accessories started to get involved in product management. As the AV expert the sales of AV accessories grew rapdily in the accounts to an all time high. Promoted to Associate Sales Director just before a MBO.

Moved to Recoton to manage the larger accounts and build my people management skills. Very challenging times and not all great but learn't a lot never the less. US parent company went Chapter 11 and we were sold to Masterplug.

What a great company, joined to broaden my horizens in Audio Video Accessories and had some great times. Whilst there managed to open several large retailers and instumental in launching the first vendor managed range into DSG to huge success. Worked with some great people who are still friends today.

Joined to launch the Radica Toy range in the UK. With the contacts I had managed to go from 0 to 1million pounds in the first year. Promoted to Sales Manager over-seeing the gaming range as well as the Toy range, thoroughly enjoyed the industry and the people I worked with.

Joined the hugely successful toy division as a National Account Manager and was promoted to Sales Manager. Managed a range of channels including catalogue retailers, supermarkets and independents as well as a small sales team of account managers and sales reps