An experienced, focused and passionate business leader with significant abilities and credentials in Business Development, Strategy and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Founder of International, multi award winning business Redeem. Coveted awards include ‘UK Company of the Year’ awarded by Business in the Community (BITC). A proven ability to deliver results in a customer focused approach to quality and service, through the development and deployment of robust strategies.A track record of high achievement with a broad base of experience covering Board and committee operation, major bid leadership, strategic planning, commercial negotiation, financial analysis and reporting, governance and team leadership. Credited as an inspirational leader and communicator, driven by an honest and passionate approach, adopts a coaching and mentoring style to achieve the organisational aims. Able to operate at an intuitive level, known as an empathetic but strong negotiator. Professionally trained presenter with extensive experience of internal and external conferences.Specialties: Substantial record in leading organisational change through performance improvement and:• Organically expanding and acquiring businesses to enhance the portfolio• Developing International markets• Thought leadership in CSR• Rationalising structures and consolidating activities• Successful execution of MBI and MBO• Innovation and creative market development and penetration• Winning and executing major contracts• Building successful teams and motivating people