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Monmouthshire, Wales, United Kingdom

360BIS provides executive and non-executive director services to a wide range of clients, many of whom have previously faced growth constraints and/or operational challenges.

Uk-Wide

Founded in 2013, Accelerus is a performance improvement company specialising in reshaping organisations for maximum output. Accelerus works with leaders in the private and public sectors providing a broad range of turnaround, performance improvement and business development services. I have completed 9 major programmes over a 3-year period.Accelerus works closely with lenders, accountancy firms and other advisors to provide a rapid recovery and growth service for organisations with… Show more Founded in 2013, Accelerus is a performance improvement company specialising in reshaping organisations for maximum output. Accelerus works with leaders in the private and public sectors providing a broad range of turnaround, performance improvement and business development services. I have completed 9 major programmes over a 3-year period.Accelerus works closely with lenders, accountancy firms and other advisors to provide a rapid recovery and growth service for organisations with operational challenges of any scale. The firm has a successful track record in helping private sectors businesses, health service providers and colleges and universities. Show less

Exeter, United Kingdom

We build digital solutions that solve business problems and give you a competitive edge.

London, United Kingdom

Risk Solved have been working with insurers since 2001 to provide web based risk management software. Their software enables insurers, brokers and MGAs to actively manage their exposure to policyholders’ transferred risks. For insurers and MGAs it thus improves underwriting profitability. For brokers it allows them to improve compliance with the Insurance Act and other regulations whilst enabling them to grow revenue and differentiate. Business sold to minority shareholders in April 2020.

Newlyn, Cornwall

With 12 beam trawlers and annual revenues of circa £13 million, W Stevenson & Sons is one of the UK's largest independent fishing fleets. Negotiated terms for the sale of majority stake, resulting in significant shareholder return, the continuation of the business and the safeguarding of Newlyn as a port.

Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire

Hodgson Noise Control specialises in the manufacture of thermal and acoustic containers and canopies, environmental protection products and bespoke packaged solutions, working in partnership with clients in the construction, utilities, power generation and transport sectors.

London, United Kingdom

Management consultant company established to provide restructuring, recovery, business development and financial improvement skills to ailing and developing businesses. Introduced client to automotive customer base and directed the launch of first product to market, achieving all business case KPI’s. Implemented supply chain component scheduling system on behalf of manufacturing client, thereby reducing material procurement lead times by 66%. Conceived and launched client value… Show more Management consultant company established to provide restructuring, recovery, business development and financial improvement skills to ailing and developing businesses. Introduced client to automotive customer base and directed the launch of first product to market, achieving all business case KPI’s. Implemented supply chain component scheduling system on behalf of manufacturing client, thereby reducing material procurement lead times by 66%. Conceived and launched client value improvement programme on behalf of business sale brokerage client. Show less

Wales & Midlands

Warwick Audio is a UK based company specialising in the development and manufacture of flat flexible loudspeaker (FFL) technology for original equipment manufacturers operating in the the Automotive and Consumer Electronic industries.FFL technology is a special form of loudspeaker with major groundbreaking benefits for audio products. Re-engineering the leading performance of Electrostatic Loudspeaker [ESL] technology, led to the development a flat, flexible loudspeaker laminate… Show more Warwick Audio is a UK based company specialising in the development and manufacture of flat flexible loudspeaker (FFL) technology for original equipment manufacturers operating in the the Automotive and Consumer Electronic industries.FFL technology is a special form of loudspeaker with major groundbreaking benefits for audio products. Re-engineering the leading performance of Electrostatic Loudspeaker [ESL] technology, led to the development a flat, flexible loudspeaker laminate, providing linear performance at low cost. Laminate fabrication is suitable for both custom and volume manufacture. Show less

Hertfordshire

Portable DVD supplier trading in the retail and independent aftermarket sectors, employing 85 staff and generating annual revenues of £16 million. Headhunted to refocus business and grow automotive client base.Implemented corporate recovery plan that led to the turn around of loss-making business. Now a profitable tier one automotive in-car entertainment supplier. Wrote business plan and coordinated efforts to raise £3 million from institutional investors. Directed Centurion team in… Show more Portable DVD supplier trading in the retail and independent aftermarket sectors, employing 85 staff and generating annual revenues of £16 million. Headhunted to refocus business and grow automotive client base.Implemented corporate recovery plan that led to the turn around of loss-making business. Now a profitable tier one automotive in-car entertainment supplier. Wrote business plan and coordinated efforts to raise £3 million from institutional investors. Directed Centurion team in securing 6 new global customer contracts increasing annual revenue potential from £4 million to £30 million. Show less

United Kingdom

Engaged in company acquisitions, restructuring and the net asset value enhancement of under-performing companies. Joined to compliment skills of the founders, creating a specialist team of 3 with extensive international general management and functional expertise. Engaged in manufacturing / technical service company acquisitions, turnaround projects and corporate advisory activities.

Europe

Leading producer of vehicle interior systems with annual revenues in excess of £25 billion.Recruited to transform under-performing Emerging Markets function of the Ford business unit. Promoted to General Manger and then Vice President & General Manager of £600 million revenue Ford/PAG division. Led a multi-disciplined team in the acquisition of one of the corporation’s most aggressive competitors. Added an additional £3 million in annual earnings and, having eliminated a financially… Show more Leading producer of vehicle interior systems with annual revenues in excess of £25 billion.Recruited to transform under-performing Emerging Markets function of the Ford business unit. Promoted to General Manger and then Vice President & General Manager of £600 million revenue Ford/PAG division. Led a multi-disciplined team in the acquisition of one of the corporation’s most aggressive competitors. Added an additional £3 million in annual earnings and, having eliminated a financially weak and non-compliant supplier, enhanced customer relationships. Created and implemented an in-depth business unit restructuring plan that, in six months, consolidated two management teams, three plants and two technical centres. This led to annual cost savings of £10 million. Show less

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Undertook various senior management positions for this top ten global Tier 1 automotive industry supplier, with annual revenues of circa £11 billion. Supplier of alternator, electronic, wiper, lighting, security, HVAC and engine cooling systems.Valeo Lighting Systems (UK) - General Manager 1997 - 1998Promoted to improve operational efficiency of £10 million revenue division and accelerate market share growth with key customers in the UK. Maintained a… Show more Undertook various senior management positions for this top ten global Tier 1 automotive industry supplier, with annual revenues of circa £11 billion. Supplier of alternator, electronic, wiper, lighting, security, HVAC and engine cooling systems.Valeo Lighting Systems (UK) - General Manager 1997 - 1998Promoted to improve operational efficiency of £10 million revenue division and accelerate market share growth with key customers in the UK. Maintained a concise and accurate analysis of key success factors and, following implementation, increased annualised revenue potential by over 70% in eleven months to £17 million.Valeo Thermal Systems (USA) - Sales and Marketing Director 1993 - 1997Established and led a multinational North American sales and marketing team and implemented a strategic plan that resulted in the abandonment of the long-standing internal sourcing policies of both Ford and General Motors, thereby increasing revenues by 45% to £580 million p.a. Valeo Climate Control (UK) - Sales and Marketing Director 1988 - 1993Recruited as Special Projects Manager. On assignment, completion promoted to Sales & Marketing Director of £60 million revenue division. Held full management responsibility for UK sales team and led them in the achievement of internal benchmark levels of business growth and customer satisfaction. Show less

Malvern, United Kingdom

Pioneering developer of PTFE rotary shaft seal technology.

Ammanford, United Kingdom

Leading UK supplier of automotive HVAC systems.

Monmouth, United Kingdom

Agricultural equipment manufacturer.

Education record

Hnd, Electrical Engineering

Matriculation