A proactive, self-motivated, enthusiastic and forthright food industry Business Group Director with 25 years experience of sales and marketing in speciality chemical distribution.Insightful, creative and strategic thinker with a logical approach formulates sound global perspectives which shapes, develops and delivers solid practical solutions.Task-focused and committed to achieving corporate goals with vigour, drive, and determination.Good leader, manager and motivator but also a strong and flexible team player able to innovate independently or work with others to build on existing ideas.Excellent negotiating and influencing skills combined with strong communication and interpersonal skills forges profitable and powerful relationships.Solid understanding and broad practical experience of managing corporate business groups. Advanced computer literacy, technological understanding and exceptional analytical skills affords the ability to select, manipulate and interpret complex data with the experience of defining CRM tools, setting up ERP systems and using business intelligence software.