C-suite executive consistently delivering success across strategy, operational and commercial functions by empowering high-performing teams. Achieving ambitious targets through an authentic, collaborative, energetic and decisive leadership style, underpinned by a strong analytical and action orientation. A customer-centric, purposeful commercial leader able to inject pace, focus and momentum to deliver shareholder value and sustainable growth.Key skills:● High level of situational awareness and stakeholder management skills, given extensive exposure to boards, shareholder expectations and political situations● Creating, developing & delivering corporate and business unit strategies through bold direction-setting and decisive resource allocation● Nurturing individual and team talent by coaching and clarity in organisational design● Assimilating significant amounts of information to rapidly identify simple, structured,pragmatic ideas and solutions in complex, multi-stakeholder situations● Capable networker identifying potential external growth opportunities and building therequired relationships to forge lasting partnerships● Substantial team management experience leading real & virtual teams globally tochallenge the status quo with purpose-driven solutionsFunctional expertise: Business and strategy development, P&L management, commercial and operational improvement, change management, M&A due diligence, acquisition integrationIndustry experience: Retail, consumer goods/services, hospitality, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, travel Dual US & UK nationality