Working in the IoT and IIoT sensor technology sectors focusing on Artificial Intelligence, Advanced Manufacturing, Building Technologies, Smart Cities, Health & Ageing, Air and Water industries. Team member of the Networked & Ubiquitous Systems Engineering Group - Newcastle University School of Computing.Fusion International Ltd has two Divisions: The Innovation and Technology Group consisting of experts in their specific fields of technology providing insights and support in innovation and The Business Acceleration Team providing the resource for sustainable high growth all within the Digital Growth Hub - www.digitalgrowthhub.com/about International ConsultancyBusiness TroubleshootingProject ManagementNon Executive directorshipsLeading the IoT North East ClusterLeading the Cybersecurity North East ClusterCo Founder of the Sphere NetworkChair of the Northumberland Business Network.Past Exec Member of North East of England Nature PartnershipPast Vice Chair - Northumberland Strategic Partnership.Past Leadership Group Member for Digital Leaders North EastDeveloping the North East Innovation Network via LinkedIn.Achievements - Summary to date:Proven business leader with over 40 years at senior director level working both nationally and internationally. Has considerable experience in implementing new technologies in the commercial and manufacturing sectors leading to a focus in innovation and technology specialising in sensor technologies and real time remote condition monitoring. International sales, marketing, project management and logistical experience in the Offshore, Petrochemical, Automotive, Steel, Construction, Hire, Welding, Engineering and Digital Industries. Successful in continuous introduction of eBusiness systems into the UK SME market by delivering Business Process Reviews and introducing Supply Chain Management, particularly in the manufacturing and distribution sectors.Increased shareholder value in each and every client company since 1978.Achieved a $2m turnaround in 18 months at Rigby Maryland (Stainless) Ltd. Achieved a $5.9m turnaround in 10 months at Handy and Harman Specialty Wire and Cable Group, USA. Effective and demonstrable track record in P&L management.Held Directorships in Operations, Finance, Marketing and Administration but primarily as Managing Director.Professorship - University of SunderlandLead innovator for the exemplar £810m Dissington Garden Village initiative, a UK Smart Village