Chris Woodhead Email and Phone Number

I am a very experienced Senior Executive with extensive experience of International Sales and Marketing Management including new business start-up and new division start up. My experience includes identifying potential new markets, and then delivering the solutions by both direct sales and partner channel development.I am skilled at creating, leading and motivating teams with diverse skill sets and cultures - often spread across continents and time zones. I have successfully led the transformation of solution concepts into the development and implementation of new technology sets. I am used to operating in an entrepreneurial environment while delivering on budget and on-target results. I have held a Senior Management position in a major UK Insurance Company, founded an Independent Financial Advisor business (who were the first in the UK to receive authorisation to trade on-line ”with advice”) and led a division of a global software company. I will consider taking up Non-Executive Director positions in suitable organisations. Specialities:• International sales and marketing management• Direct sales and channel distribution development• Leadership of decentralized teams with different cultures and diverse skills • Motivation in an entrepreneurial culture• Identification of new markets and opportunities• Product and concept evangelism• Development of go-to market strategies – budgeting and business planning• New business start-up / New division start-up• Negotiation of business partnerships and alliances• Managing to a budget, delivering results on time and on targetKey Skills and Experience:• Market Research • New Market and Technology Development • Product Development • Pricing Strategy creation• Product Launch • Marketing Consultancy • Distribution Channel Strategy • Partnership Negotiation • Partnership Management • Team Building and Motivation • International Sales Management • Public Speaking