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Sedgefield, Stockton-on-Tees, GB

GC offers global brands breakthrough nanomaterials technology to solve key technical challenges in Health, Protection, Composites and Energy.

London, England, GB

Innovative consultancy based in London with an international customer base. Start-up incubator providing funds, strategic guidance and market strategy to a range of businesses including digital media, fintech, social network, brewing, disruptive insurance and electric bikes. Board level role covering corporate finance, business valuation, financial.

Redfern, NSW, AU

Mentally Friendly is a strategic consultancy helping organisations change the way they think and the products they offer. The studio is renowned for its creativity and can improve existing services or rapidly build something new to create or enhance their digital experience. Local Board level role supporting and working with the Sydney parent.

Early stage Cloud software as a service (Saas) business with innovative marketing content solution working with a proven management team.Financial adviser to the board, modelling the business plan, investor presentations, tax and corporate structures, SEIS fund raising and R&D tax credits.

Member of management team hired to build an SME focused retail bank via acquisition route. Due diligence and contract negotiaition to purchase a licensed bank. Prepared and submitted change in control application. Process, controls and system design and build.Cash management, Statutory accounts (IFRS), annual audit and company secretariat, share capital.

South African SME transport equipment distributor. Reviewed UK business model, closed UK operation, disposed of assets and liabilities and moved inventory and support operations back to SA

Private Equity backed wireless broadband provider and mobile internet manufacturer. Completed strategic review of sales, marketing, customer service, manufacturing and central functions.Introduced daily KPI and cash flow forecast and successfully completed two funding rounds. Agreed with stakeholders to split the business ready for sale

Finance Director of Barclays Retail Distribution Network including 2000 branches, Contact Centres and On-line Banking operation

Finance Director for largest IT processing facility in Europe

Las Rozas, Madrid, ES

Number of progressive positions including:Financial Accountant 1987-1988Sales Controller 1988-1992Finance Director UK & Irelabd 1992-1994Finance Director Northern Europe 1994-1998

Education record

Ba(Hons), Accountancy & Law