Versatile executive with extensive experience across beauty, financial services, media and not-for profit sectors.With over 29 years of combined leadership experience as a Finance Director and Chairman, I have honed the art of managing financial responsibilities and shaping strategic visions for organisations. My expertise spans managing bookkeeping, strategic planning, forecasting, budget monitoring, and spearheading innovations that boost profits and revenue.In my roles, I've been instrumental in improving financial margins, streamlining day-to-day tasks, implementing robust internal controls for regulatory compliance, and mitigating risks. I have been successful in steering start-up businesses through their turbulent early phases. As an adept team leader, I excel in directing cross-functional teams towards realising their full potential. Furthermore, with my expertise in Board-level coordination, I've had the opportunity to foster significant relations with external auditors, lawyers and funding bodies.Notably, as a Chairman, my tenure saw the successful fundraising initiative and relocation of a Gallery to its new location at Nine Elms. This achievement reaffirms my ability to leverage strategic planning and financial management towards progressing the broader organisational vision.If you're looking for a seasoned professional who can steer your organisation through strategic financial planning, budgeting, and risk management, let's connect. It would be my pleasure to explore how I can bring value