David Jensen Email & Phone Number

United Kingdom

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A broad Board level business services consultancy working with Chairman and Chief Executives to grow their organisation. Covering such diverse clients as nuclear manufacturing, luxury HNW retail, home improvements and construction.“As for David, he’s one of the few I know that gets off his backside and makes things happen. Give him the lead or the job and it’s absolutely safe in that he gets it done. He’s also an adroit businessman - genuine grown up - so can gauge situations and circumstances far better than most. Frankly you won’t find better and you’d be hard pressed to find someone like him! It’s a no risk proposition I’d say. He's a master.” – Iain McNeil, Chief of Staff, Odgers.Anabol Consulting - strategy development, Interim CEO or Interim Commercial DirectorAnabol Search - the executive level, human capital consultancy - executive search and interim managementAnabol Capital - corporate finance

Dorking, Surrey, Gb

Business development consultancy for this Landscaping, Groundworks and Construction business servicing residential clients as well as corporates such as Feltonfleet School, Thorpe Park and Chessington World of Adventures. Consultant and Mentor to the the CEO from launch to now being a £2m+ enterprise.

London, Gb

Green Park, winner of the prestigious Global Talent Advisory Firm award in 2023, is an international, acknowledged tier-1 supplier in the Executive Search and Interim Management fields across the Private & Commercial, as well as the Civil Society & Government sectors. They represent highly credited, pre-qualified interim leaders with an outstanding track record of success delivering an excellent ROI who can hit the ground running. Green Park has five divisions and were pioneers in the diversity and inclusion in employment movement where they continue to be market leaders with their Diversity, Inclusion, Culture and Equity practice.“Thank you for your expertise, humour and effort. You have been both a breath of fresh air and a reassuring expert. I appreciate your help and hope we can remain in touch as I’m sure you add value to someone every day. With gratitude to a fine gentleman” – Raj Tulsiani CEO voted 'One of the Top 5 CEOs to watch in 2023'"It has truly been a pleasure David to get to know you & have you as part of the team these last few months. You will be sorely missed." - Fiona McIntosh EA to the CEO"You have brought a real energy with you which will definitely be missed when you leave” – Sharon Spice, Marketing Director

Luton, Luton, Gb

Enabling organisations and individuals to thrive through interim management and executive search"You have been super helpful” Jason Atkinson, Managing Director

Tarrytown, New York, Us

David Jensen was a Partner at Boyden. He had a particular focus on leadership roles in industry, beat his year 1 budget and achieved a record fee rate for the firm.“I wanted to thank you for all you contributed to the firm both from a business point of view and also for the fun and colour you added to the team.” John Ellis, Managing Partner

Aylesford, Kent, Gb

Responsible for researching potential development of an HR services division and leading the Britain's Bravest brand creation and evolution as well as developing new potential fundraising appeals. Led bid and voted winner of Charity Times 'Charity of the Year' 2013. "David Jensen's arrival has been a breath of fresh air" Steve Sherry in his acceptance speech."Thank you for all your energy and work for RBLI. It has been a real pleasure having you on the team" Brig Steve Sherry CMG OBE Chief Executive"You are a highly valued member of the Commercial team and that value and respect is from all corners of RBLI" - Geoff Streetley Divisional Head Commercial"Working with you has been an inspiration and a delight and I feel very honoured to have had the opportunity to get to know you. I have learned so much from you, not least resilience and control" Liz Rickaby Head of Commercial"I’m so disappointed that you’re leaving David. You certainly inject the ‘Oomph’ factor and help me and the team make this a living, breathing change" Geri Pediani Head of HR"I enjoyed your positivity and good humour while benefiting from your knowledge and assistance." Brig Geoffrey Dodds "I do not believe that anybody else could have given me a better introduction into the ‘corporate’ world than you did during that time. I will always hold your ambition and boundless energy in the highest regard and something to which I aspire." James Sancto Marketing Executive - now CEO, We Make Change | The remote volunteering revolution

As founder David led the innovation that drove the expansion of the business to be one of the most notable Executive Recruitment specialist businesses as a leading Interim Management provider, complemented by a thriving Executive Search practice for £100k+ roles as well as a Non-Executive Director practice. With offices in London, Dubai and Abu Dhabi the firm's reach was global and assignments were executed across the Northern Hemisphere for famous international brands in many sectors.The business spawned a number of subsidiary brands covering niche markets such as nanotechnology, mediation & arbitration, and life sciences.

I personally was the highest producer of Interim Management assignments in the company, representing over 63% of turnover and profits, as well as being one of highest producing executives in the interim management sector overall in the UK. Multi-discipline, multi-sector experience."If only we could bottle your talent David, we could sell that!" - Carl Hague, Chairman

Issy-Les-Moulineaux, Paris Region, Fr

I was invited to return to the Accor Group. I was responsible for over £80m of turnover. I was in their B2B corporate services division (ranging from Carlson Wagonlit Travel, to Europcar, to Accor Vouchers staff benefits division). I launched 3 new products adding £multi-million benefit to the business which became sector market leaders. I was in the top 80 Directors of the Accor SA group worldwide – 135,000 staff, 125 countries, 52 brands, £10bn turnover. Whilst working in the corporate services division I was also co-opted onto numerous innovation, new business development and strategic panels across the Accor Group worldwide."The best salesman I have ever known" - Sue Harvey CEO

As a self employed Interim Manager I worked with a diverse range of clients in the UK and overseas on Sales and Marketing assignments.Clients included BUPA UK (development of their B2C proposition), Raadvaad Denmark (developing UK export market), Zenith Shop Systems Italy (developing UK export market), Sheldon Silverware UK (developing USA export market), Central Design Group USA (developing B2C and B2B Californian market), Simic Galleries USA (developing B2C Californian market), Brand Architects UK (developing UK B2B market).

Issy-Les-Moulineaux, Paris Region, Fr

Sales Manager of the southern area for employee benefits servicing a wide range of corporate and public sector clients

Senior sales responsibility for corporate clients in the hotel and hospitality sector nationwide

Dettwiller, Grand Est, Fr

Number 2 in the UK sales organisation supplying retail merchandising equipment to major supermarket groups and material handling equipment to the industrial, manufacturing, logistics and hospitality sectors

Territory sales manager for major accounts in innovative cardboard packaging contracts

Managing daily contact with multiple top name clients in the food and beverage sectors, liaising with the production team to develop and manufacture bespoke glass packaging containers.Promoted to United Glass division in Scotland in a similar role.

Diploma In Company Direction

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