Established the British Connector Manufacturers Association (BCMA) as a new unique trade association in 2008 to represent the interest of interconnect companies in the UK. In 2017, the association was rebranded and launched as ITSA to reflect and exhibit its activities and membership more prominently within the UK market.• Set up the association with an initial membership of 7 companies and monitored all responsibilities including membership, constitution, competition… Show more Established the British Connector Manufacturers Association (BCMA) as a new unique trade association in 2008 to represent the interest of interconnect companies in the UK. In 2017, the association was rebranded and launched as ITSA to reflect and exhibit its activities and membership more prominently within the UK market.• Set up the association with an initial membership of 7 companies and monitored all responsibilities including membership, constitution, competition compliance, web site and PR launch for the association.• Created and developed a new suite of statistical data of the UK markets providing quarterly updates for technology, routes to market and opportunities.• Established presence across different industry channels including standard committee BS, organised and managed quarterly member meetings and represented the organisation at various events, seminars and conferences.• Developed strategies and managed the media launch and all subsequent media releases to generate positive interest in the objectives of the association.• Focus on increasing membership and growing presence on standards committees and other influential bodies.• Developed and reviewed membership statistical data and quarterly commentary of the association to track performance against budgets and strategies. Show less

New Leaf Support is a Domestic Abuse charity offering support and wellbeing to grow a brighter future free from abuse allowing lives to blossom.Together we work as a team to offer those in need, the highest quality support and advice, to break the chain of abuse without judgement or discrimination.Our Unique Multi Agency approach allows us to provide you with a bespoke service for your individual needs.At New Leaf we put you at the centre of everything we do.Working closely with… Show more New Leaf Support is a Domestic Abuse charity offering support and wellbeing to grow a brighter future free from abuse allowing lives to blossom.Together we work as a team to offer those in need, the highest quality support and advice, to break the chain of abuse without judgement or discrimination.Our Unique Multi Agency approach allows us to provide you with a bespoke service for your individual needs.At New Leaf we put you at the centre of everything we do.Working closely with the CEO • To provide leadership and direction to the Board of Directors, enabling them to fulfil their responsibilities in the overall governance and strategic direction of the charity.• To support the development of the New Leaf Supports aims, objectives, and goals in accordance with the company’s Articles, legal and regulatory practices.• The Chair will work in partnership with the Chief Executive to ensure the board’s decisions are acted upon and that the charity is managed in an effective and professional manner.• Leading the board and management team to develop strategic plans for the charity, which will in turn lead to sustainable growth in unrestricted income for the charity.• Ensuring compliance with the charities Articles and any relevant legal requirements of other regulatory authorities.• Constructively appraise management reports, financial information, and risks on an ongoing basis.• In conjunction with the Chief Executive set agendas for the Board Meetings, the AGM/Annual away day, and ensuring that the business is covered efficiently and effectively at those meetings.• Undertaking a leadership role in ensuring that the Board of Directors fulfils its responsibilities for the governance of the charity, and in particular supporting the independent Directors.• The New Leaf Support CEO reports to the Chair who conducts an annual appraisal on behalf of the Board. Show less

As Chair of the Hospice Lottery Partnership I provide leadership and direction to the Board of Directors, enabling them to fulfil their responsibilities in the overall governance and strategic direction of the company.• Providing support to the Chief Executive and ensuring that the company is run in accordance with the decisions of the directors.• Leading the Directors and management team to develop strategic plans for the company, that will in turn lead to sustainable growth in… Show more As Chair of the Hospice Lottery Partnership I provide leadership and direction to the Board of Directors, enabling them to fulfil their responsibilities in the overall governance and strategic direction of the company.• Providing support to the Chief Executive and ensuring that the company is run in accordance with the decisions of the directors.• Leading the Directors and management team to develop strategic plans for the company, that will in turn lead to sustainable growth in unrestricted income for the charity partners.• Ensuring compliance with the company’s Articles and the legal requirements of the Gambling Commission and other regulatory authorities.• Constructively appraise management reports, financial information and risks.• Liaising with the Chief Executive to set agendas for the Board Meetings, the AGM’s and annual away days, and ensuring that the business is covered efficiently and effectively at those meetings.• Undertaking a leadership role in ensuring the Board of Directors fulfils its responsibilities for the governance of the company, and in particular supporting the independent Directors.• The HLP Chief Executive reports to the Chair, who carries out an annual appraisal on behalf of the Board. Show less

As the member of the ISL Board responsible and legally accountable for all activities and results of ISL while ensuring adherence with powers and liabilities as laid down in the Articles of Association.• Driving forward business strategies of the organisation through sound and independent judgement, leveraging extensive experience to shape critical business decisions.• Scrutinising the actions and decisions at the Board meetings concerned with the progress and market position of… Show more As the member of the ISL Board responsible and legally accountable for all activities and results of ISL while ensuring adherence with powers and liabilities as laid down in the Articles of Association.• Driving forward business strategies of the organisation through sound and independent judgement, leveraging extensive experience to shape critical business decisions.• Scrutinising the actions and decisions at the Board meetings concerned with the progress and market position of the organisation.• Consistently committing to the promotion of growth and success for all the members, as well as nurturing business relationships with suppliers, customers and other external alliances within the minimum time requirements.• Ensuring the organisation has a long-term (3-5 year) commercial strategy designed and implemented to achieve the financial targets set by the IOSH Board of Trustee.• Monitoring and managing ISL performance against agreed strategy and KPIs, assessing resourcing management and providing recommendations for improvement.• Performing a thorough check of financial plans and providing approvals as required. Reviewing financial results, including P&L, Balance Sheet and cashflow with the budgets.• Approving statutory accounts by conducting a detailed review and inspection of the financial statements, notes to accounts and the internal and external audit reports.• Ensuring there is a process to identify risks faced by the organisation and that identified risks are appropriately mitigated and communicated to the IOSH Group Audit and Risk Committee. Show less

As the Non-Executive Advisor, responsible for advising and mentoring the CEO/Business Owner in developing a 2 to 3-year strategy and laying down SMART KPIs with a target of doubling the revenues and net profit.• Acted as a confidant and guide to the CEO for all aspects of the business and shared an independent and pragmatic perspective considering the growth objectives and sustainability of the organisation.• Performed a comprehensive SWOT analysis of the business to support… Show more As the Non-Executive Advisor, responsible for advising and mentoring the CEO/Business Owner in developing a 2 to 3-year strategy and laying down SMART KPIs with a target of doubling the revenues and net profit.• Acted as a confidant and guide to the CEO for all aspects of the business and shared an independent and pragmatic perspective considering the growth objectives and sustainability of the organisation.• Performed a comprehensive SWOT analysis of the business to support targeted growth in markets, products, geography, and routes to market.• Conducted a 360-degree review of the business processes, procedures, structure and culture together with customer and market reviews to provide an independent external perspective.• Reviewed existing people resources on their skills, abilities, ambitions, and capabilities to identify their strengths and focus areas and coming up with recruitment and development strategies.• Developed and implemented a Sales Focused Strategy with detailed roadmaps and channels to enhance market position. Show less

Full P&L responsibilities for a region with £63 million of revenues and employing 135 total staff,reporting on a corporate level to the COO.• Led the pilot project for one of the biggest organisation restructures, consolidating 20 subsidiaries into 7 regions.• Establish the Group’s most dynamic and successful local board with a diverse, high-performing cross section of skill and abilities.• Achieved £1.6m cost-savings per year and an EBIT of 12%.

Full P&L responsibility for the UK based subsidiary of the Swiss parent company operating out of 2 sites. Employing 100 full time staff and reporting on a corporate level to the COO.• Turned around UK operations from loss-making revenue to £26m turnover generating EBIT of 11%+.• Developed the UK subsidiary into the most successful group company recognised as an innovative market disruptor. • Balance dependencies on component sales by diversifying into value add and… Show more Full P&L responsibility for the UK based subsidiary of the Swiss parent company operating out of 2 sites. Employing 100 full time staff and reporting on a corporate level to the COO.• Turned around UK operations from loss-making revenue to £26m turnover generating EBIT of 11%+.• Developed the UK subsidiary into the most successful group company recognised as an innovative market disruptor. • Balance dependencies on component sales by diversifying into value add and solutions project, generating project EBIT of 16%+. Show less