David Thatcher Email & Phone Number

Uk

I head the global export business for Export Footprints LLP. Our ME partner, a British owned sales and mktg specialist est in Dubai in 1982, operates across the ME helping companies sell in: the UAE, KSA, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Levant. We work closely with UK companies and on their behalf to open new international markets for a diverse range of products and sectors and I am presently developing the ME market for temporary access products. A low-risk way to try out new markets or improve current return on sales - this is how we can help you in the ME:1. Perform critical sales and marketing functions a company’s export division would.2. Appoint and manage the right distributors3. Help in registering company products with the authorities4. Provide dedicated logistics and supply chain management5. Ensure products and services get in front of customers as quickly and efficiently as possible.So, if you are already selling in these markets, but feel that you are not taking full advantage of the lucrative business opportunities present across the Middle East and Iran, maybe because you don't want to commit considerable investment, or perhaps you want to start exporting there but are unsure which of your products has the best chance of success and you may not have the right in-house skills, expertise or resources to try this for yourself, then don't worry because I can help you. Pay on resultsAnd the best bit is your opportunity to test these markets before investing - a virtually risk-free way for you to get a foot in the door.

Birmingham, United Kingdom

So, why engage?:• Growing sales of your products or services, nationally or internationally• Accessing funds for your expansion• Increasing your capacity to deliver growth• Reduced reliance on any customer, product, service, market or country• Expand your range and diversity of clientsHow do we do it?:We specialise in supporting you as an engineering, manufacturing, science, technology or fashion based company through our expert partners: successful organisations with a proven national and international track record with growing businesses. We help you to access diverse finance for expansion, increase your profitability, maximise your capacity to: deliver growth, test new markets and cost effectively enter new markets within the EU and the USA.

Birmingham, United Kingdom

We made translation our business. Many years working within multi-cultural environments, launching products, franchises, establishing brands and setting up new operations taught us first-hand the importance of accurate communication.Delivering excellent Client service demands the very best in how we do this and to ensure we achieve the highest levels of Client satisfaction we are a proud Partner with ‘idioma’ – translation specialists with more than 30 years of experience in delivering quality translation to global Clients within demanding sectors. Our global services meet Client expectations for high quality work delivered against tight deadlines at a good price. We only use translators who are native speakers with subject matter expertise for translation and mandatory verification, ensuring the finished work is tuned to the culture of target audiences.

Warsaw Area, Poland

YOU Global are recruitment specialists across all industries and locations around the world. Our innovative and dynamic approach helps both companies and individuals navigate the complex and rapidly changing recruitment landscape. Business-to-Business Boards bring together local and international projects, financing and management to turn-around non-profitable / moribund businesses.

Bydgoszcz, Kuyavian-Pomeranian District, Poland

Business growth and export services based out of Poland; connecting a wide range of Poland based manufacturing companies from diverse sectors including: glass production, lighting, foodstuffs, auto-parts and electrical with Middle East based prospects. Export trade established within Dubai, Bahrain and KSA.Expertise in the Polish markets, the EU, Middle East region esp GCC countries.

Dubai Uae

Established career management business in Dubai that delivered licensed career management programs. Successfully built a sound business providing a high-value service within a rapidly changing and complex business environment to new graduates, white-collar staff and senior executives representing functional heads, specialists and heads of companies.A three-figure client base, with clients residing in some 30 countries was achieved within 3 years.

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Career advisory and mentoring for senior managers and functional specialists located within the Midlands UK. Developed effective client-to-market positioning plans and negotiation strategies, to optimise client career development.

Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

Turned around an under-performing manufacturing company within the West Midlands over a 2 year period as interim MD. Undertook a thorough review of operations, identifying areas of inefficiency, excessive cost, obsolescence and low margin, and developed a remedial plan. Re-negotiated trading terms with all suppliers, undertook sensitive discussions with fiscal authorities and banks. Introduced changes to product range, eliminating low margin items and grew business outreach through a new marketing strategy. Arranged two-tier finance with banks to cover working capital and CAPEX requirements through business ramp-up.

Manila Philippines

Spearheaded a market entry strategy enabling BP to enter the industrial lubricants market within the Philippines and steered operation through Asia crisis of 1997. Undertook a comprehensive analysis of the market conditions in the light of pending industry de-regulation, identifying opportunities, barriers to entry, fiscal, legal, costs and financing issues and most effective method of entry. Created a five years business development plan to create a US$15M business representing 10% market share and appointed one of the top five industrial conglomerates as the joint-venture partner. Co-established with regional HO, BP Oil and Chemicals as the local trading entity. Developed diversified opportunities including LPG and fuel.

Various roles within oil and gas, industry, power-generation, aerospace. Details available upon request. Key companies include:BP Middle East 1989 to 1993BP Oil UK Ltd 1986 to 1989GKNHoneywell Hymatic

Bsc (Hons), Engineering Science

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