Embecosm is a world leader in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), a business that has grown from Embecosm’s use of these tools in compiler technologies. Embecosm currently leads work on national best practices in AI/ ML at TechWorks, the industry body for electronic systems engineering in the UK, who’s members account for around 10% of the UK’s GDP.Both the AI and Engineering divisions of Embecosm have strong integration with manufacturing. We have current clients we… Show more Embecosm is a world leader in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), a business that has grown from Embecosm’s use of these tools in compiler technologies. Embecosm currently leads work on national best practices in AI/ ML at TechWorks, the industry body for electronic systems engineering in the UK, who’s members account for around 10% of the UK’s GDP.Both the AI and Engineering divisions of Embecosm have strong integration with manufacturing. We have current clients we are working with in this capacity to deliver step change improvements to their manufacturing processes, and it is our mission to bring this step change approach to the wider manufacturing sector. Show less

Tin Tacks Consultancy is in business to grow your business. Connected into a network of experienced senior business leaders, Tin Tacks Consultancy will seek to understand what is working well in your organisation and what are the areas needing improvement. We create tailored solutions which deliver on agreed outcomes. If you want a bigger and better organisation, or are looking for Fractional or non-Exec Commercial Leadership to help set and implement your commercial strategy, process… Show more Tin Tacks Consultancy is in business to grow your business. Connected into a network of experienced senior business leaders, Tin Tacks Consultancy will seek to understand what is working well in your organisation and what are the areas needing improvement. We create tailored solutions which deliver on agreed outcomes. If you want a bigger and better organisation, or are looking for Fractional or non-Exec Commercial Leadership to help set and implement your commercial strategy, process and plans then Tin Tacks Consultancy can help. Show less

Tinderbox works with any business which wants to be more successful.Working at the coalface with any organisation wanting to become more successful, we bring our own experiences and that of our trusted partners, offering advice across all disciplines and across a wide number of sectors, helping businesses capitalise on opportunities for growth.

The Box Academy is an online business support platform offering courses, development programs AND access to leading experts who can problem solve with you. There are both free and paid plan options for every team member.

The JCB brand is synonymous with quality, durability and strength. The brand-new range of JCB Work Lights use the latest LED and LI-ION technology to offer a comprehensive range of site and task lights. The range of PORTABLE, RECHARGEABLE and ROBUST work lights is perfect for Search and Rescue, Transport infrastructure and Agricultural use where remote, powerful lighting is essential

BLE Lighting & Power has manufactured and supplied emergency lighting and power systems for over 50 years. We are ISO 9001 accredited, a member of ICEL and the LIA. I led a project to establish BLE in the specification market, aligning our offer to the outputs from the Hackitt Review and report into building regulations and fire safety.

Hydron Pumps are a leader in the design and manufacture of pumps for the air conditioning and refrigeration industries, supplying high quality, reliable solutions for condensation removal. A division of B.L.E. Lighting and Power Ltd headquartered in Sheffield, we ship to customers across the UK and the rest of the world.

Property development and investment company

Red Arrow are a leading LED lighting, emergency lighting and power solutions provider, supplying Specification, Trade and Retail markets with a comprehensive range of domestic and commercial lighting ranges through Red Arrow; UK manufactured Emergency Lighting and Power Systems through B.L.E. and a Who's Who of global brands including Duracell, Stanley and JCB through the recently created Power Brands Division.

Project work with Embecosm Ltd on display content and messaging at industry events

Business leader managing a top 3 UK merchant.Key achievements include:~ Delivering annual sales growth of 40% in 4 years. ~ Delivering a margin increase of 2 percentage points in 4 years~ Transforming the customer relationship through a step change in customer engagement.~ Leading a multi discipline customer business team which delivered a Strategic Supply Partnership.~ Implementing best practice trading of specifications to drive incremental sales.

Tin Tacks Consultancy is an outsource organisation which works with businesses to maximise their people, product and market potential to increase top and bottom line performance.Organisations which employed my services include those listed below

Employed to develop new business opportunities for client companies seeking UK distribution.~ Worked with Esselte Rapid, D&D Technologies, Insulated Tools Ltd, and Personna to deliver ranging proposals into Toolstation, The Range and Toolbank.~ Supported new market initiatives through trade shows and working with branch and regional operations teams.

Employed to write the UK Strategic Business Plan following the loss of the B&Q business in September 2010.Strategic plan created with actions to deliver annual sales of £15m within 3 years which included:~ developing brand licencing options~ new product development process~ new market development

Employed to assess the sales team and make recommendations to restructure and fix skills gaps.~ Delivered a 12% increase in sales in three months with June 2010 recording the highest sales figures since October 2008.~ Diagnosed individual sales team member’s strengths and development areas through in field coaching and mentoring.~ Coached team on efficient journey planning and implemented CRM system.~ Organised and delivered a 3 phase sales training course.~ Implemented… Show more Employed to assess the sales team and make recommendations to restructure and fix skills gaps.~ Delivered a 12% increase in sales in three months with June 2010 recording the highest sales figures since October 2008.~ Diagnosed individual sales team member’s strengths and development areas through in field coaching and mentoring.~ Coached team on efficient journey planning and implemented CRM system.~ Organised and delivered a 3 phase sales training course.~ Implemented scorecard system for sales team to enable measurement of individual performance. Show less

Heading up a team of National Account Managers which consistently delivered profitable growth within trade and DIY customers including Homebase, Jewson, Travis Perkins, Gratfon Group and Brewers, Crown, Dulux and PPG Decorator Centres.

Recruited and led a national sales team of 7, building a sales structure and strategy targeting tile shops, national and regional wholesalers, builder’s merchants and retailers.

Brought in to develop and deliver a sales plan to re-establish Yale within the trade sector and develop new markets.

Worked within the Bostitch air tools division. Key deliverables were the implementation of a credible pricing strategy and a review of current and potential new routes to market which resulted in the creation of a network of Specialist Fastening Distributors in the UK and Ireland

Managed a multi million pound sales target into a portfolio of major DIY multiple retailers, including B&Q, Great Mills and Focus.

Headed up both regional and national field sales teams. Key additional activities were the implementation of a laptop based CRM system and delivering a strategy to retain sales volumes following the closure of a national wholesale distributor.