International Brokerage and Management Company.Connecting businesses across continents supporting sellers and investors to connect.Focus across industries such as mineral resources, technology, real estate, retail and agriculture.Aiming business opportunities come to the surface within focused industries.

Affordable relocation and leisure destination focusing on “an invigorating opportunity for new life” to rural communities seeking to involve right minded people and the right ideas aiming to regenerate and support local people and local businesses. A frame work focusing on sustainability and environment friendly solutions aiming to source both produce and manpower within local communities closely working with all relevant local authorities.Much more to come in coming months.

Consulting Company, Strategy Development and Execution. Sales & Marketing, Leasing Plan, Brokerage and Centre Management development and execution. Advise retail companies penetrating new markets.

Computer/camera production company.

Software company delivering Loss Prevention software to The Retail Industry

Management and leasing of enclosed shopping malls, large scale retail and mixed-use properties with core strength repositioning and rent restructuring.

Develop retail projects within groupTracking new business opportunitiesP&LMarketingBuild up management for projectsImplement management set upBrokerage/Negotiations

Consultancy work for Kazakhstan Investment Group.

Hired to secure tenants and ROI for retail projects, along with overseeing all retail operations, including shopping centre, hospital, school and ski resort initiatives. Directed cash flow for projects, led the overall department and controlled a US$500m budget. Managed 6 staff, reported to the General Director. Built shopping centre management teams, overseeing initial interviews and recruitment functions as well as conducting training for customer service and sales techniques. • Initiated takeover of the leasing process as Capital Partners had failed to fill leasing space in an Astana, Kazakhstan shopping centre (only 33% full) with less than 6 months until the centre’s grand opening. Liaised with department heads to understand processes and requirements; established an internal retail department and introduced reporting / communication strategies; secured buy-in for key operational changes; and developed / negotiated leases with tenants. Successfully leased 100% of the space for the centre’s grand opening while helping retailers penetrate a new market and capture additional retail business.• Completed a US$340m shopping centre project, consisting of 160 shops within 52,000m² of leasable area, by securing luxury retailers such as Louis Vuitton, SAKS 5th Avenue, Gucci, DIOR and Burberry. Helped the company secure a reputation as the best retail developer in Kazakhstan.• Re-defined the centre’s positioning and leasing strategy as well as secured tenants as Capital Partners struggled to fill space in a mass-market shopping centre and faced financial difficulties. Reviewed and re-structured the centre’s existing layout and strategy; teamed with stakeholders to re-position the centre from a mass-market centre to a combined mass-market / luxury shopping centre; developed and negotiated contracts for lease; and established management for the centre. Leased 87% of retail complex space with 13% ROI, earning a superior reputation.

Established the consultancy to provide services to retail companies and developers. Led all aspects of the business and 3 employees, including the Maintenance Manager, Bookkeeper and Owners’ Representative. Controlled a US$1m budget, developed project plans and negotiated / signed leases.Provided property / centre management and built shopping centre management teams.• Secured a contract with a Danish developer to establish 12,000m² retail factory outlets to attract local customers and tourists abroad with luxury cruise ships docking in the area.• Contracted to rescue the largest shopping centre project in Astana, Kazakhstan valued at US$100m, achieving 100% leasing prior to the grand opening and realising 10.5% ROI.

Appointed to manage the Buying Department, strengthen communication between Buying and Sales Departments and improve efficiency / performance of the Buying Department. Supervised 10 direct and 32 indirect staff members, controlled a €110m budget, reported to the CEO and served as a Member of the Strategic Board. Held accountable for bringing in and leasing new brands as well as eliminating underperforming brands. Tracked new business opportunities and developed retail areas. • Met or exceeded all targets, including improving gross margins and reducing staff costs.• Headed purchasing for 6 department stores in Denmark.• Improved Buyers’ purchasing, negotiating and communication skills by implementing a new coaching platform.• Increased turnover 3% via devising new strategies for categories and increasing product ranges.• Strengthened communication between Sales, Marketing and Buying Departments within a 3-month period following the implementation of hands-on coaching.

Promoted to manage 4 department stores, including oversight of 8 direct reports, 800 staff members and €60m in sales; held accountable for the P&L of 4 stores. Successfully introduced a coaching and mentoring programme for the Heads of Department Stores spanning all areas, including KPIs, P&L and strategy. Established the future strategic direction for the company.• Improved departmental efficiency and slashed costs by setting up a new communication and cost / sales tracking platform for all stores.• Consistently met or exceeded all revenue, margin and profit goals.• Reduced costs 5% while maintaining turnover by establishing a cost reduction programme.

Recruited to drive sales and profitability as well as manage 300 staff and €44m in sales turnover. Administered daily department store operations, along with gross margins and profits.• Developed global service standards to work in any store worldwide as The International Association of Dept Stores (IADS) had issues maintaining a high level of member service. Defined project requirements and allocated tasks; collected and analysed data to develop and present solutions; played an integral role in developing a strategy and presentation for the group of CEOs; and coached department store staff on new strategies. Incorporated new processes, which improved service quality and efficiency for multiple global companies.• Bolstered profitability 11% in the first 12 months through rolling out a new programme to streamline the management structure.• Increased sales by 7% year over year (€44m) through re-designing and improving how management interacted with floor staff.

Sales Director, Mid-South Europe, Claire Group. Netherlands. Responsible for the Wholesale and Franchise in Benelux, Spain, Portugal, Greece, and France. Responsible for overall budget.

Championed the launch of the company’s first Portugal-based retail operation, thereby expanding the brand. Built a team in Portugal; identified store locations across the country and devised business plans for stores / regions; negotiated leases and participated in the buying process; and implemented merchandising strategies as well as service standards and performance management processes.