Howard Williams Email & Phone Number

West Drayton, Middlesex, Gb

Providing commercially focused support to senior management and the operations, to mitigate statutory, commercial and litigation risks by effective analysis, review and negotiation of all commercial contracts (letters of intent, NDAs, Frameworks, procurement and supply contracts, IT and related agreements, agency T&Cs, franchise and management agreements, occupational leases and licences, etc., etc.).Saving the Business significant amounts of money through effective negotiation and identifying commercial opportunities to unlock further profit or income potential.A highly collaborative and pragmatic role with cross-functional teams to identify, evaluate, and resolve complex business issues including commerciality, service, insurance and litigation.

Windsor, Berkshire, Gb

Primary point of contact for franchised hotel owners and their legal and professional advisers over commercial and contractual issues.A pivotal role supporting IHG's Development teams, other IHG stakeholders and hotel owners in support of IHG's network growth ambitions.Led a team of Paralegals within IHG’s Europe Legal team responsible for all franchise life-cycle commercial contract and franchise contract negotiation, drafting and in-life contract management requirements for over 600 franchised hotels in Europe.Drove continuous improvement to IHG's hotel development approval process. Delivered effective, efficient and agile response in support of the business as a champion of best practice. Defined and managed all aspects of continuous change and process improvement to ensure maximum effectiveness of the team with minimum duplication of effort.Recognised as a champion of good governance and often as goalkeeper over reputational risk issues.

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Represented the brand to all customers and UK suppliers with sole responsibility for the UK operation. Responsible for the strategic plan to re-launch the franchise offer in the UK.

York, Gb

Promoting and delivering franchise consultancy services to prospective and practising franchisors under what was then known as Howarth Franchising.

St Louis, Missouri, Us

Devised and implemented a Quality programme and Customer service strategy. Key stakeholder in setting the brand proposition, operational strategies, continuous improvement, processes, strategic systems, operating standards.

Independent Finance Brokerage handling unsecured loans, residential mortgages, commercial mortgages and Venture Capital funding.

HFC Bank - now subsumed by HSBC - Formerly a retail bank and consumer finance specialist with high street money shops. Managed teams of up to ten within four branches.

Andover, Hampshire, Gb

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