As the Head of Business Development at DCA Design International, I lead the new business strategy and customer development across the UK's longest standing independently owned product development group. With 20+ years of experience in product design-NPD, I have a deep understanding of various business and design processes, and I communicate our consultancy services effectively to a global client base. I am driven by a concern for the planet and a passion for creating innovative and sustainable solutions for diverse industries and markets. I manage all industry sub-sectors simultaneously, create and execute multiple market strategies, negotiate legal contracts, and recruit and nurture talent. I have contributed to the success of DCA Design International, a winner of The Queen's Award for Enterprise several times, and a recipient of numerous project-related awards. I am a lateral thinker, a juggler, and a people person.
Listed skills include Product Design, Product Development, Design Thinking, New Business Development, and 38 others.