In 2020, I embarked on a new challenge at Newly Weds Foods Ltd., a global market-leader in food ingredients, with an annual turnover in excess of $2 Billion.My customer portfolio includes two major multi-nationals, encompassing aspects of both Account Management and Business Development, engaging stakeholders internally and externally, at all levels, across multiple global sites.The role itself is all about cultivating long-term strategic partnerships / commercial relationships… Show more In 2020, I embarked on a new challenge at Newly Weds Foods Ltd., a global market-leader in food ingredients, with an annual turnover in excess of $2 Billion.My customer portfolio includes two major multi-nationals, encompassing aspects of both Account Management and Business Development, engaging stakeholders internally and externally, at all levels, across multiple global sites.The role itself is all about cultivating long-term strategic partnerships / commercial relationships whilst leveraging opportunities for technical sales of coatings, seasonings, sauces etc., by a thorough understanding of customer’s goals/objectives, market dynamics, trend analysis and process-friendly solutions. Show less

In 2018, I was head-hunted to join Derby Ingredients Ltd., as Head of Global Ingredients & Innovation; my remit is vast, in that, I am accountable for the strategic alignment of sales, marketing, operations, procurement and new product development, as the business continues to grow within the ingredients sector across Europe.I report directly into the Chief Operating Officer; my primary role is that of a commercial nature, including business development across Europe, with one senior… Show more In 2018, I was head-hunted to join Derby Ingredients Ltd., as Head of Global Ingredients & Innovation; my remit is vast, in that, I am accountable for the strategic alignment of sales, marketing, operations, procurement and new product development, as the business continues to grow within the ingredients sector across Europe.I report directly into the Chief Operating Officer; my primary role is that of a commercial nature, including business development across Europe, with one senior direct sales report.I have an extensive and proven track-record over the past 18 years in sales within the food industry, UK and International, covering Private Label/Brands/Licensed Brands, across FMCG (all major UK Retailers) and B2B, with career sales to date in excess of £60M+Specialties: Sales & Marketing, New Product Development & Innovation.Outside Interests: Wing Chun (Kung Fu) & Personal Training, Skiing, England Rugby Union, Networking, Mentoring Show less

NB. I started my career-path once again, after my mother passed away.In 2017, I joined Hider Foods as Senior National Account Manager (Sales) to spear-head the company's development of the bulk ingredients sector; in addition to my sales responsibilities, I also headed-up the New Product Development function, with the NPD Manager reporting into me, along with two National Account Managers.Despite leaving part-way through 2018, I’d already beaten budget for the year by some way… Show more NB. I started my career-path once again, after my mother passed away.In 2017, I joined Hider Foods as Senior National Account Manager (Sales) to spear-head the company's development of the bulk ingredients sector; in addition to my sales responsibilities, I also headed-up the New Product Development function, with the NPD Manager reporting into me, along with two National Account Managers.Despite leaving part-way through 2018, I’d already beaten budget for the year by some way, as well as introducing significant new customers to the business in both FMCG and B2B sectors. Show less

In 2016, I founded and ran a successful consultancy and brokerage company, representing a wide range of internationally-based businesses within both industrial (B2B) and FMCG sectors, predominantly within the food industry.Consultancy: I am a highly-resourceful entrepreneur who possesses superb strategic vision, so offered strategic consultancy services for SME’s, covering sales & marketing strategy, market insights, GAP analysis & market-trending, new product development & innovation… Show more In 2016, I founded and ran a successful consultancy and brokerage company, representing a wide range of internationally-based businesses within both industrial (B2B) and FMCG sectors, predominantly within the food industry.Consultancy: I am a highly-resourceful entrepreneur who possesses superb strategic vision, so offered strategic consultancy services for SME’s, covering sales & marketing strategy, market insights, GAP analysis & market-trending, new product development & innovation, mentoring & training and networking.Brokerage: Electric Cherry Ltd. represented a number of different principals across industrial (B2B) and retail (FMCG) sectors, with the focus on ‘added value’ products & services; my extensive global network of customer and corporate contacts often provides quick access-to-market for principals looking to establish themselves within the UK. Show less

I took a step backwards in my career, to help care for my mother who became diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease.