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An operational and commercially astute, director-level executive, I combine expertise in developing bespoke commercial solutions with successful leadership and development of high-performing operational teams. With 18 years experience at senior manager/director level, during a 30-year career to date, I offer multi-market and multi-sector experience in gaining and retaining hundreds of multi-million-pound business contracts. A specialist in warehouse and intermodal logistics accounts, I have converted ideas into high-performing solutions managed by empowered teams. A decisive leader, I am influential from shop floor to board level. I collaborate across commercial and development and operational teams covering road, warehouse and intermodal logistics accounts. I thrive on detail and the broader strategy. I offer proven leadership success in FMCG, time-critical distribution networks and customer focused operational environments. I thrive in leadership roles in businesses that have a goal-driven, progressive approach and an inclusive, empowering culture that develops its customer solutions alongside its people.✔ An operational and commercially astute, logistics executive✔ Proven influence from shop floor to board level✔ 30 years of experience; 18 in senior manager/director operational and business development roles ✔ Responsibility for large, UK-wide teams, 150+ vehicle fleets, and multiple warehouse locations✔ A motivational people manager who builds rapport with customers, suppliers and colleagues ✔ Profit and loss (P&L) accountability for tens of £millions✔ Proven success in gaining/retaining £millions worth of business in multiple markets and sectors✔ A commercial specialist and creator of bespoke models to maximise return on sales