Gareth Beese Email & Phone Number

London, England, United Kingdom

CRU Consulting is the consultancy arm of the CRU Group, delivering strategic analysis and insight to clients related to or involved in the mining, metals, technology metals and fertilisers industries.We provide value to our clients through clarity of communication, industry expertise, insightful analysis, accurate data and timely delivery.

Founder of B2B consultancy • Delivering effective growth strategy support from SME's to large enterprises and regions • Particular expertise in strategic customer & market analysis; business strategy & planning; sales & business development; sales mix enrichment; and pricing & customer portfolio strategies; business expansion plans• Private and public sector clients

Non-exec strategic coaching for £3.3M, 65 employee business to improve profits & cashflow • Ongoing support for service offering; pricing strategy; supplier costs; planning & budgeting• Business modelling & cashflow projections; cost reduction; risk assessment & control• Business plan & market strategy for long-term value growth and expansion• Project management of new surgery - financing, property procurement & modification, business readiness

Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

Developing propositions and strategic opportunities to increase NE LEP exports of goods and services by:- Extending evidence base for target sectors, opportunity markets and their supply chains- Developing sector-specific export sales plans- Creation of export pipeline models- Establishment of export pathway (of services) for key sectors- Promoting trade focussed networking- Strengthening linkages between internationally focussed activities

Working within the North East LEP and with other key regional partners to create a strategy for growing North East Trade and Exports by: o Convening and supporting strategic advisory groupo Identification of relevant evidence to support the strategy including:- Data and research of current export performance- Profile of opportunities and risks- Best practice of trade and internationalisation strategieso Development of the strategic framework and delivery plan

Responsible for complete renovation and significant extension of 200 year old Lincolnshire stone residential property (circa £0.4M spend) • Managed subcontractors, budget and timing, whilst family continued to live in property

Scunthorpe & Teesside, United Kingdom

Responsible for defining ‘future state’ and managing non-customer relationships to drive profitability • Managed and developed effective relationships with end-user clients and government representatives • Led strategic planning and competitive analysis to drive delivery of £20m EBITDA growth in 2 years• Opened facility to extend product range which exceeded investment case revenue and profits in 2018• Reviewed strategy and developed and presented new plan to board to secure… Show more Responsible for defining ‘future state’ and managing non-customer relationships to drive profitability • Managed and developed effective relationships with end-user clients and government representatives • Led strategic planning and competitive analysis to drive delivery of £20m EBITDA growth in 2 years• Opened facility to extend product range which exceeded investment case revenue and profits in 2018• Reviewed strategy and developed and presented new plan to board to secure transformation sign off• Pioneered deployment and achieved go live in Jan 2018 of MS Dynamics in 13 distribution facilities• Led investigation with major UK stockholders to evaluate synergies and identify M&A opportunities• Established and managed team to develop successful shortlisted bid to site Heathrow logistics hub• Negotiated and secured long term preferred steel supplier agreement with major building contractor Show less

Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, United Kingdom

Responsible for leading and motivating team of 85 to plan, schedule and manage outbound logistics • Spearheaded transformation plan to deliver significant transport cost savings of £6.3m in 2016/2017• Managed contract tender process and successful renegotiations to deliver continuous improvements• Effectively managed and nurtured collaborative relationships with key road and rail transport suppliers• Identified and delivered process improvements, and coached new staff to reduce… Show more Responsible for leading and motivating team of 85 to plan, schedule and manage outbound logistics • Spearheaded transformation plan to deliver significant transport cost savings of £6.3m in 2016/2017• Managed contract tender process and successful renegotiations to deliver continuous improvements• Effectively managed and nurtured collaborative relationships with key road and rail transport suppliers• Identified and delivered process improvements, and coached new staff to reduce labour cost by £1m+• Pioneered improved stock management and introduced new technologies to reduce working capital Show less

Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, United Kingdom

Responsible for leading and motivating team of 85 to plan, schedule and manage outbound logistics • Spearheaded transformation plan to deliver significant transport cost savings of £6.3m in 2016/2017• Managed contract tender process and successful renegotiations to deliver continuous improvements on £84Mpa spend• Effectively managed and nurtured collaborative relationships with key road and rail transport suppliers• Identified and delivered process improvements, and coached new… Show more Responsible for leading and motivating team of 85 to plan, schedule and manage outbound logistics • Spearheaded transformation plan to deliver significant transport cost savings of £6.3m in 2016/2017• Managed contract tender process and successful renegotiations to deliver continuous improvements on £84Mpa spend• Effectively managed and nurtured collaborative relationships with key road and rail transport suppliers• Identified and delivered process improvements, and coached new staff to reduce labour cost by £1m+• Pioneered improved stock management and introduced new technologies to reduce working capital Show less

Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, United Kingdom

Designed, built and led 1st multi-product global market sales team of 24 to generate revenue of £300m• Key customer portfolio included Caterpillar, JCB, Komatsu, Terex, Joy Mining GKN Wheels and Titan• Established and nurtured new ‘C-level’ relationships with major customers to deliver business growth• Managed all recruitment and training for multi-site, international sales, marketing and planning teams • Critically reviewed and defined and embedded business processes to improve… Show more Designed, built and led 1st multi-product global market sales team of 24 to generate revenue of £300m• Key customer portfolio included Caterpillar, JCB, Komatsu, Terex, Joy Mining GKN Wheels and Titan• Established and nurtured new ‘C-level’ relationships with major customers to deliver business growth• Managed all recruitment and training for multi-site, international sales, marketing and planning teams • Critically reviewed and defined and embedded business processes to improve service & compliance• Deployed market strategy, value proposition & brand launch and won JCB supplier of the Year 2012• Directed new product and service development and implemented distribution channel strategy Show less

Shotton

Responsible for the successful leadership and development of company-wide marketing operations • Reported to Chief Commercial Officer in key role within the group senior commercial leadership team• Effectively managed developed, mentored and inspired a high-performing 150-person marketing team

Scunthorpe & Rotherham, United Kingdom

Responsible for P&L leadership & management of commercial operations to drive £630m sales revenue• Led successful integration of Thrybergh Bar Mill sales team to become Long Products’ #1 product-line • Regularly deputised for Commercial Director and played critical role in the customer first project team• Directed, trained and coached a high-performing sales team of 25+ to exceed targets and objectives• Led team recognised for success by winning the RBS International Trade… Show more Responsible for P&L leadership & management of commercial operations to drive £630m sales revenue• Led successful integration of Thrybergh Bar Mill sales team to become Long Products’ #1 product-line • Regularly deputised for Commercial Director and played critical role in the customer first project team• Directed, trained and coached a high-performing sales team of 25+ to exceed targets and objectives• Led team recognised for success by winning the RBS International Trade Award, North Lincs Awards Show less

Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, United Kingdom

Responsible for P&L sales, marketing and planning operations remit for generation of £320m revenue• Defined and implemented commercial mix enrichment strategy, including supporting NPD processes• Effectively managed relationship accounts and major contracts for one of Corus’ largest customers • Spearheaded customer transition management during 2007 to deliver a £130m site investment project

Chesterfield, Derbyshire, United Kingdom

Chesterfield, Derbyshire, United Kingdom

Telford, Shropshire, United Kingdom

Telford, Shropshire, United Kingdom

Lichfield, Birmingham, Paris And Telford

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Production & Operations Management

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

A Levels, Maths, Further Maths, Physics & Geography

Gkn Emerging Leaders Programme

Global Leadership Development Programme