Experienced General Manager with proven track record of success in the manufacturing, engineering, retail and construction sectors. Accountancy qualified with financial management, profit improvement and cost control experience having taken full P&L responsibility. Providing high-level Board management support and control to improve business performance. A natural cross-functional team leader capable of developing and stimulating other professionals to high levels of performance. Inspired New Product Development, Quality control , worked in Lean and Six Sigma environments. Created strategy and converted into business plans. Experience of IP protection.Specialties: Chaired world class manfacturing initiativesMillion pound contract negotiation experience. Driver of business growth.