Group Cfo
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Jul 2024 - Present
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David Pugh is listed as Group CFO at UNiDAYS at UNiDAYS, based in United Kingdom. AeroLeads shows a work email signal at horizoncare.co.uk and a matched LinkedIn profile for David Pugh.
David Pugh previously worked as Group CFO at Unidays and Group CFO at Ea-Rs Group Ltd. David Pugh holds Bsc.Econ.(Hons) from Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd.
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4 times private equity backed Group CFO (11 years)3 times listed Plc Group CFO (13 years)NED Finance Committee Chair 4 yearsGrowth - doubled 7 businesses (each within 12 to 48 months)80+ M&A deals and integrations (Buy & Build plus 5 transformational)2 Exit processesLeading and delivering significant growth, both in the UK and Internationally, as Private Equity backed Group CFO for 11 years and Plc Group CFO for 13 years. During the past 20 years successfully negotiated, executed and integrated 80+ acquisitions whilst consolidating fragmented markets for industry leading Groups which have all doubled in value within 1 to 4 years. My corporate finance breadth also includes listed equity raising, bank refinancing, two P/E EXIT processes, Public-to-Private EXIT, IPO preparation, Private Equity structuring and due diligence.Alongside leadership of progressive and lean finance functions, as a Board Director and partner to the CEO I provide vision, insight and problem solving on a cross-functional basis, applying deep and extensive operational and commercial experience within fast paced, entrepreneurially led businesses where value creation is delivered from a clear focus on customers, strong motivation and engagement of our teams in a pragmatic and practical culture alongside purposeful and appropriate processes, controls and lead indicator KPI's.
Listed skills include Mergers, Financial Control, Financial Management, Corporate Finance, and 25 others.
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9 roles · 31 years
David Pugh work experience
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Group Cfo
High Growth, Private Equity backedFull Exit processMulti-site engineer services6+ M&A p.a.Resource schedulingProjects & Recurring IncomeFinance transformation with enhanced reporting, team strengthening, business partnering and new finance/ ERP solutionEstablish a PMO function to drive value initiatives across the business with a lean and SMART approachGrowth plan to double EBITDA within every 2 years
Oct 2022 - Jun 2024
Group Cfo
High Growth, Private Equity backed500 locationsOutsourcingStaff schedulingHealthcareAcquisitionConsolidator3 DivisionsLeadership and responsibility for the Estates, Technology and PMO transformational change programmes, Initiatives delivered include a new FM system for deployment and preferred contractors; leadership of the ERP groupwide, cross functional & operational technology transformation.Vision and delivery of Board reporting, Divisional reporting, KPI’s, Forecasting, Budgeting and strategic plans; together with finance business partnering.
Sep 2020 - Sep 2022
Ned, Chair Of Finance Committee, Investment Committee, Strategy Sub-Sommittee
Leonard Cheshire Group
Global provision of healthcare and education services£200m revenue
Mar 2018 - Sep 2022
Group Cfo
Nationwide Accident Repair Services Group
Business Services - Engineers/ Automotive£350m revenueListed, MBO Exit to Private Equity backed (Carlyle)High Growth130 LocationsOutsourcingConsolidator9 AcquisitionsRefinancingsGrowth in Revenue from £150m to £350mBuilding and extending relationships with City analysts, corporate financiers, fund managers, banks, lawyers, auditors and other advisers including enhancement of the Groups access to cost effective sources of funding with an appropriate debt/ equity structure. Negotiation of club bank refinancings for growth. 50% increase in the share price and subsequently, following a successful Exit, working closely with our Private Equity sponsor.
2012 - Aug 2020
Group Cfo
Caretech Holdings Plc
AIM Listed - Top 50 Market CapitalisationStrategy - consolidating fragmented market;Refinancing (relationships, negotiation, structuring & business plan);City communications, equity issue and increased analyst coverage;Acquisitions (21) - negotiation, SPA, due diligence, integration;Vision and delivery of shared service centre;Significant growth;KPI's, operational performance improvement, challenge and support.Healthcare services;300 location branch network
2008 - 2011
~3 yrs
Deputy Group Cfo
Carillion Plc
FTSE-250 ListedTransformational acquisitions of Mowlem and McAlpine;Driving through strategically significant post acquisition integration savings;Major projects committee, Disputes committee, Divisional Board meetings, Audit Committee;Established LCCS in China;Margin improvement programme;HR Academy;KPI's, Main Board (incl. CEO & GFD) reports, Business Plan, Shared Service Centre, Oracle implementation & OutsourcingFacilities Services, Facilities Management, Construction, Property Development, Business Services
2005 - 2008
~3 yrs
Group Cfo
Mice Group Plc
EPS growth of 31% p.a. compound for 6 years;32 UK & international acquisitions, both bolt-on and Class 1A;Debt refinancing and Equity fundraising;City (Full Listing), Analyst coverage, financial press;International hedging & treasury strategies;Potential 'exit' to fortune 500 corporate buyers;Financial leadership of a significant and successful international growth strategy.Business Services, Marketing, Manufacturing, Hire, Training & Education services, Media
1999 - 2005
~6 yrs
Group Cfo/ European Fc/ Group Fc & Divisional Fd/ Fin. Man.
Pkl Group Plc/ Tatung/ Manders Group Plc/ Courtaulds Plc/ Kpmg
Catering hire services and projects - Private equity backed Group operating internationallyFMCG electrical goods manufacturing - Autonomous European Division of Globally Listed international GroupFMCG Paint, building products, printing inks manufacture, distribution and retail branch network - UK Listed Plc operating InternationalTextile manufacture - FTSE 100 operating internationallyKPMG - qualified as FCA with the ICAEW
1996 - 1999
~3 yrs
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David Pugh education
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Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd
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What company does David Pugh work for?
David Pugh works for UNiDAYS.
What is David Pugh's role at UNiDAYS?
David Pugh is listed as Group CFO at UNiDAYS at UNiDAYS.
What is David Pugh's email address?
AeroLeads has found 1 work email signal at @horizoncare.co.uk for David Pugh at UNiDAYS.
Where is David Pugh based?
David Pugh is based in United Kingdom while working with UNiDAYS.
What companies has David Pugh worked for?
David Pugh has worked for Unidays, Ea-Rs Group Ltd, Horizon Care And Education Group, Leonard Cheshire Group, and Nationwide Accident Repair Services Group.
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What schools did David Pugh attend?
David Pugh holds Bsc.Econ.(Hons) from Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd.
What skills is David Pugh known for?
David Pugh is listed with skills including Mergers, Financial Control, Financial Management, Corporate Finance, Due Diligence, Acquisition Integration, Financial Analysis, and Business Strategy.
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