A versatile and commercially astute Managing Director with in-depth, diverse experience working in a fast paced, complex and rapidly evolving organisation in the sport and leisure industry. Able to function well under pressure, with excellent influencing, communication and interpersonal skills with an unrelenting commitment to supporting colleagues and the ability to motivate and drive forward team performance; able to build and maintain long-term, credible and effective relationships. Possess exceptional organisational, multi-tasking, prioritisation, advanced analytical and decision-making skills and the ability to work as part of a team or independently always providing exceptional service. A demonstrable record of hands-on and cross-functional leadership, effectively building and managing teams to achieve business objectives, driving forward efficiencies, maximising performance, streamlining processes/costs and delivering excellence. * General Management of Professional Sporting Organisations and Teams* Developing and delivering Sports Development Projects and Initiatives* Managing a large commercial portfolio of sports programmes and initiatives* Developing a Performance Sport structure and culture* Held senior executive positions in sporting bodiesSpecialties: Sports Management, Sports Development, Performance Sport Management, Performance Sport Strategy, Relationship management, Higher Education, Higher Education Sportgtbaker43@googlemail.com