Responsible for all technical infrastructure and applications for UK and Ireland.Responsible for the introduction of ALDI’s first e-commerce propositions, covering general merchandise, wine & spirits and online grocery.Let the launch of multiple online grocery services within 6 months.Responsible for the implementation of a best-of-breed ERP platform and associated infrastructure, analytics and new ways of working.Effectively led and motivated high-performing teams, consistently delivering against KPIs within matrix environments.Proven exceptional people management skills through direct and indirect leadership across cross-functional projects, registering company-leading Employee Engagement.Coordinated and collaborated effectively with internal and external teams to ensure all project objectives executed.

Facilitated strategic decision-making, employing data-driven approaches and sophisticated modelling.Drive business growth by setting and governing clear and measurable metrics.Managed all operating costs by refining financial policies and controls.Coordinated capital investments and expansion plans based on a well-defined strategy and clear ROI modelling.Successfully led significant development projects, including the launch of new corporate pension schemes.

Responsible for staffing, service levels, sales growth and tight cost control for six highly performing stores.Managed inventory and reduced shrinkage through detailed monitoring of daily operations and stock.Transformed underperforming teams into productive, profitable teams.Approached new tasks and projects with enthusiasm and passion, increasing employee motivation and morale.

Formative role, developing strong commercial and people management skills.Business sector manager, approving loans and completing service reviews with a portfolio of small- and medium-size enterprises.Completed secondment today personnel projects team, introducing the first competency based system for recruitment and progression.