Professional Profile: Twenty Three years business experience in • General Management & Retail in a variety of commercial environments, predominantly in the Publishing & Retail Industries• Operations & Logistics• Marketing & Sales• Product management Core Competencies:• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to present and communicate at all levels• Interact well on a one-to-one basis and in a group situation, both as a leader and in a support role • Good staff management, motivational and mentoring abilities• Lateral thinker, problem solver, solution orientated, intuitive but analytical decision-maker• Skilful negotiator• Work well under pressure, in deadline situations, within time and budget parameters• Focused, disciplined and goal orientated and can effectively handle many diverse projects simultaneously.• Successful in identifying and implementing business opportunities and enhancing return on investment• Familiar with trading conditions, modus operandi and business philosophies practised in the UK and USA. Well travelled internationally in the UK, USA, Europe, Asia, South America and several countries in Africa.