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Riyadh, SA

London, England, United Kingdom

Manchester Area, United Kingdom

Stockport, England, United Kingdom

Working with a group of industry experts to conceive and found Cube LMR – an expert in the field of licensed sports merchandise. In just 3 years, Cube has established itself as a serious market player in the e-commerce space with an ever-increasing reputation for doing things differently and better.Full P&L ownership and management of e-commerce.

Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Providing global services and advice in the world of retail and licensed merchandise, including product, licensing, in-venue stores, high street stores, events, e-commerce and international capability.

Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

• Total responsibility for all of Fanatics’ retail operations outside of North America. Setting-up and running 8 Flagship In-Venue Superstores, 3 High Street Stores in UK, 40 standalone events in 25 different countries.
• Member of Senior Leadership Team, reporting into Managing Director
• Ultimate responsibility for all retail and events activity for Fanatics International
• Oversight of E-Commerce and Multi-Channel integration
• Responsible for the overall strategy and direction of the brand in line with overall business goals
• Internationalising in line with business strategy

Manchester, United Kingdom

• Oversight of all Fanatics’ international partner businesses including P&L ownership. Led a team of Business Managers and Account Managers managing the relationships with each of Fanatics’ partners at operational and.
• Developed extremely strong relationships with partners across all of Fanatics’ key areas – Premier League, European Football, US Sports, Rugby, Golf, Motorsports and Events. Partners including NFL, NBA, Man United, Man.
• Leveraged these partnerships to successfully drive business performance, growing revenue, margin and profitability
• Led contract renewals and business development opportunities with all partners, resulting in 100% retention
• Planned and delivered record-breaking on-course retail for The 2014 Ryder Cup at Gleneagles
• Delivered a range of successful projects/new business ventures including Solheim Cup 2015, Golf Club St. Leon-Rot, Germany; NBA Stores, London, Madrid & Manchester; NFL International Series Games, Wembley – Click &.

Manchester, United Kingdom

Recruited to lead Kitbag’s diversification from pure e-commerce into multi-channel retail through partnership with Everton FC. After successfully launching the Everton partnership, Kitbag’s retail portfolio quickly expanded to include Manchester City, Sunderland, Nottingham Forest and Leicester Tigers. Within 2 years, I had launched 11 bespoke club stores.

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Initially joined as Store Manager before being promoted to Assistant Retail Manager.Worked for George Davies (Next, George, Per Una) who was contracted to run LFC retail.Responsible for the opening of the 13,000 sq ft Liverpool city centre store - the biggest non-stadium football store in Europe.

Manchester, United Kingdom

Overall responsibility for 4 stores with a turnover of over £10million and a staff of approximately 40.Delivering growth, maximising sales and profitability, providing team with a stimulating and supportive environment.Maintaining and increasing standards of customer service and other areas across stores, driving team performance and controlling training.

Beng (Hons), Electronic Engineering, 2.1

Activities and Societies: UMIST Rugby Club - Club Captain, Vice Captain and Social Secretary.

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