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London, England, United Kingdom

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London, United Kingdom

Interim assignment to oversee the financial restructuring and management of its teleco business unit Zephyrtel Inc (including the financial integration of two acquisitions and overseeing the business unit strategy of moving to a full ARR revenue model).

Shoreditch, London

VC backed Fintech technology business developing and selling enterprise licenses for advanced analytical decision-making tools. Created foundation for proper corporate governance, deployed and managed financial controls, and lead the financial funding process over the last 12 months for both seed and Series A.

London, United Kingdom

VC backed security software technology to enable companies to manage GDPR risk and the management of sensitive media assets/propriety information. Technology licensed on both enterprise and SAAS models. A senior member of management and executive board responsible for managing the company’s financial and commercial structure (including corporate partnerships).

London

Privately funded healthcare technology start-up focused on making food label information easier to search and filter based on dietary requirements, the technology is sold today on a B2B basis to Tier 1 retailers to encourage better food lifestyle choices or insights on food choices.Oversaw the implementation of the strategic vision, identify commercial opportunities and managing the financial stability of the start-up.

London, United Kingdom

US Venture funded media technology business delivering digital customer experiences to the retail and FMCG sectors, with the company eventually merging with a competitor. Commercial model was a mix of recurring revenue and professional services.Oversaw the development of the EMEA subsidiary and the regions technology, commercial and operational strategy. Established presence in the Middle East, India, China and Africa through partner networks

London, Dubai And India

Interim FD roles working alongside start-up and established businesses, focused on fund raising, SAAS, commercial strategy, technology roadmap and exit planning.

Planning and executing the sale of TSC Music on behalf of it's owner.Prior to the sales process reviewing and implementing organisational changes and advising management on strategic issues to maximise sales price. Complete control of the sales process on behalf of shareholders and management.

Start-up business of enterprise software to global mobile operators that scaled to 160 employees within 4 years, with a turnover in excess of US$20m. Direct accountability for financial operations, and revenue compliance office, with approval for all sales contracts. Direct reports of 4 qualified accountants running a flat structure within team assigning work functions accordingly. Played pivotal role in growth and expansion of business with increased revenue from £1m to £15m within 2-year period by participating in sales contracts negotiations, ensuring that business committed to contracts, which met strategic targets that resulted in revenue growth realisation.

Technology Investment fund manager to offshore fund (including management and exit strategy).Direct accountability for entire internal financial and compliance issues for fund/investment business section. Providing financial management support to the portfolio companies and monitoring investment performance.Launched offshore investment fund infrastructure from internal financial systems, transactionclosing process, which resulted in providing clear financial direction within fund management.Played pivotal role in the legal process during first closing of €75m from institutional investors, and providing critical quarterly investment reports on each portfolio company for investors, to gain business development strategy.

Led advisory work on behalf of management teams on MBO or private equity transactions on strategic issues, turnaround issues, financial accounting, due diligence, fund raising and tax (personal and corporate). 8 direct reports with £5m set revenue targets for team.Developed significant Pan-European experience within financial advisory and corporate financesector which resulted in delivering in-depth analytical reporting within subject matter.Seconded to leading financial company to spearhead creation and establishment of technology private equity fund and accounting finance infrastructure.