I am a versatile, collaborative and strong leader who is passionate about making a difference to people, brands & businesses.  Deep operational and cross functional experience at executive and board level.  A proven performer driving growth, building culture, brands and talent. I have a broad span of experience that ranges from early stage and mid size businesses to large multinational FMCG business models, across domestic and international markets, and across highly developed retail trade to nimble independent trade.  I am also a NED and a trusted coach, mentor and advisor to business owners and executives.I have a strong track record in the following areas:·      Strategy – Strong strategic planning experience from brand to portfolio to total enterprise.  Able to create clear and compelling plans and align all stakeholders, manage key risks and drive execution.  ·      Financial management – Experience managing cash, balance sheets and P&L’s.  Proven ability to strengthen performance at each line of the P&L: sales growth drivers, revenue management, supply chain & cost efficiency, A&C optimisation, margin enhancement. ·    Team, Culture, People Leadership – Recognised for building highly effective and talented teams and creating engaging and motivating operating environments that attract talent, unlock potential, and inspire achievement. ·    Commercial planning & execution – Builds consumer led and customer centric strategies and translates these into effective commercial plans.  Aligns sales and marketing goals and initiatives.  Brings marketing excellence to all touch points across planning, media, digital and activation.  Is active with customers to help maximize opportunities and results. ·      Supply Chain & Operations – Experience overseeing large scale multi-site manufacturing operations, developing safety cultures, managing CAPEX and unlocking efficiencies and operational excellence. ·     Change and managing complexity – Proven delivery of “turnaround” performance, and effectively leading complex businesses operations a through tough marketing and category conditions. Experienced at managing brand and business through a crisis. ·    Stakeholder management – Skilled and adept at operating and navigating at all levels of an organisation, including Board, executive leadership, customers, and ‘hands on’ with on ground and local stakeholders.