Ian Roundell Email & Phone Number

London, United Kingdom

We are focused on building valuable companies.Valuable companies are sometimes retained, sometimes sold. They are valued by their owners and admired by others who would like to own them. Our approach and model are focused on creating value, not solely predicated on creating transactions.As we focus on value rather than transaction, we talk authentically about relationships. Our services are packaged to ensure we stay aligned with our clients over the long term.

London, United Kingdom

Dent Global develop entrepreneurs to stand-out, scale up and make a positive impact in the world. They are passionate about making the most of the extraordinary times we live in. Their focus is on developing perosnal brands, running successful campaigns and developing business assets - all designed to help entrepreneurs to achieve their potential.They have offices in the UK, US, Australia and Singapore. More than 15,000 entrepreneurs have attended their workshops in 7 cities around the world.

London, United Kingdom

Ian has researched the PE market is building out Shirlaws Capital, the funding arm of Shirlaws Group, by creating a unique market offering to utilise the extensive pipeline of investment opportunities in the high growth business sector. The currently fragmented "under £5m" funding market has minimum supply of investment and maximum demand as technology continues to lower the entry point for "series A" investment.Shirlaws Capital's is institutionalising and professionalising investment in this segment by focusing on growing assets and using portfolio risk management techniques as opposed to purely focusing on sourcing deals by performing pre-investment due diligence and compliance. The combination of a recognised brand, a large deal flow pipeline, a system for selection and a systemised approach to sourcing and sweating assets should produce superior returns. Timing of investment and speed of turnaround of each investment are key to the investment vehicle construct.This "smart money" investment is possible when their is a system for risk mitigation, a system for growing assets and the ability to construct a portfolio of investments.

Zurich, Switzerland

Headhunted to introduce a pro-active global IR strategy to improve the Credit Suisse profile, build long standing relationships with capital markets and create a world-class IR capability. Responsibilities Leading a 14 person strong team in multiple locations, responsible for all communication to fund managers, buy-side analysts, securities analysts, credit rating agencies and fixed income investors.Preparation of all investor and results related communication.A member of the Group Finance Executive Committee and SOX Disclosure Committee. Accomplishments• Produced full analysis of market sentiment to develop strategy aligned to feedback and subsequent support in the delivery of an improved company earnings multiple.• Driving strategic pro-active communication planning – including best-in class quarterly financial disclosures, industry conference presentations and corporate IR website.• Voted number 1 firm for IR in 2012 Extel Survey of European analysts and investors.• Developed an industry leading Corporate Governance and SRI program – pro-actively engaging with shareholders on the structure of ExB compensation scheme • Building pro-active best practice fixed income IR support and investor program • Initiated the strategic communication and messaging leading to the CHF12.3bn sale of Winterthur• Led investor activity in respect of the CHF3.8bn rights issue, including partial placement of shares with strategic shareholders

Zürich, Canton Of Zürich, Switzerland

The IR club Switzerland is the network of investor relations professionals in Switzerland. Share experiences that address key IR issues and consolidate in terms of best practice are the focus of this forum. The aim of the IR club Switzerland is to promote / maintain Members' contacts with investors, fund managers and analysts at home and abroad.

Brussels, Brussels Capital Region, Belgium

Headhunted to implement a vigorous and pro-active IR strategy and to raise the Fortis profile• Raised the share price by 41% outperforming the Eurostoxx 50 index by 22% over 2 years• Voted 2nd best IR office in the Benelux 2004 Extel Survey of analysts and investors.• Provided cross cultural training to executive committee members of the main board, for the more effective delivery of the Fortis IR message in its target investor markets• Reviewed corporate strategy by conducting an audit of investors, to align the strategy with market sentiment and subsequent introduction of a clearer communication approach• Improved the quality of quarterly reporting, supporting share price increase• Led the communication approach for introduction of International Accounting Standards• Introduced best practice in the IR function, recruiting a new team to manage process• Contributed in the strategic review that led to the $3bn IPO and NYSE listing of the US specialist insurance business and drove the communication strategy for the spin off.

London, United Kingdom

E-commerce JV with Accenture, with a £35m annual expense budget. Internally selected to lead a strategic review of the business and determine its future• Evaluated all possible options including disposal. Recommended business closure as exit strategy.• Led the closure securing savings of £15m against original GBP23m target.• Leadership team member, managing all aspects of finance, risk, HR and IT • Renegotiated partner and supplier agreements including the relationship with Accenture

London, United Kingdom

Appointed senior IR Manager, then promoted in 1999 to lead the IR function for Barclays• Voted best IR in Banking by European buy side and sell side analysts in 2000 and 2001. • Total shareholder return was 37% for the two years to 2001, against a sector average of 19% and a FTSE 100 return of minus 21%.• Led overhaul of Barclays 2001 Annual report, establishing more transparent disclosure for stakeholders and introducing total shareholder return measures and a clearer communication of the corporate strategy• Contributed to the design and implementation of new executive share option scheme, securing shareholder approval against adverse pressure group comment.• Appointed to a committee of academics, accountants, brokers, fund managers and institutions, to produce ICAEW best practice guidelines on shareholder value reporting • Implemented a web based investor relations site, voted 2nd best corporate website by Investor Relations Magazine in 2001.• Combined two IR departments following the acquisition of Woolwich Plc in 2000, reducing headcount and securing cost savings of £500k of a £1.5m combined spend• Created shareholder communications in support of the £5.5bn acquisition of Woolwich in 2000, resulting in share price rise from £15 to £18 in one week.

Poole, United Kingdom

1994-1997 Senior Manager, Financial ReportingPromoted to lead the centre of excellence for group wide technical accounting queries and to liaise with global regulatory authorities on corporate financial reporting• Introduced the first combined Annual Report for a UK PLC that met listing requirements for London and New York stock exchanges and regulators• Established a technical resource for the implementation and synthesis of complex accounting requirements globally, in 70 diverse, multi-cultural environments. • Reduced the quarterly reporting timetable from 50 to 35 days, for a worldwide businesses generating revenues in excess of £8bn• Managed the implementation of accounting standards, including US GAAP; liaised externally with regulators and opinion formers and internally on commercial issues1991-1994 Senior Financial Accountant Recruited to manage the global consolidation of financial accounts, ensuring full compliance• Overhauled the Group’s internal and external financial reporting process, automating data collection, interrogation and dissemination of management information.• Introduced technology and systems for the management of accounting consolidation, foreign currency conversion and data verification for companies in 70 countries.

Southampton, United Kingdom

Promoted to manage business consultancy projects for corporate clients of the practice• Carried out a full review of processes and systems for a £50m T/O property development and construction group• Conducted formal due diligence for banks and investors on an MBO of an electrical products wholesaler, a subsidiary of Irish quoted company• Developed business plan and formulated a financial strategy for a provincial law firm

Southampton, United Kingdom

Recruited from university to train as a Chartered Accountant, primarily conducting audits• Achieved first time passes in all professional examinations• Conducted audit, tax, insolvency and corporate finance assignments for corporate clients

Aca, Chartered Accountancy

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mathematics

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