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Kilbarchan, Gb

United Kingdom

ResponsibilitiesServicing a diverse portfolio of clients with their strategy, leadership, change management and business modelling needs. Developed a “Food for Thought” division to the practice through writing and teaching. Independent Trustee capability for DB Pension Schemes. AchievementsWithin its first seven years Exponentiate.uk has serviced: 15 clients on the advisory side, 20 on business mentoring; 15 on personal mentoring; developed and presented 15 lectures/workshops on mostly masters programmes , developed and run 3 programs for business start-ups with the Renfrew Chamber of Commerce. Board Member of West College Scotland (1 Jan 2017). Served as on the ICAS Policy Leadership Board and served as Chair of the Corporate and Financial Reporting Expert Panel at ICAS.Next StepsTo finally create some time to finish and publish my business books.

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Supporting the teaching activities of the Business School through the delivery of new and relevant thinking on the following Business, Finance and Accounting topics: - Guest lecturer on 1st year accounting class - “The Disruptive Accountant” - Guest lecturer on 4th Year accounting honours class - " The Finance Engagement Model" - 2 Day Workshop for the Practical Strategy element of MBA program – “The Ten Metric Challenge” - Guest lecturer on Mergers and Acquisitions element of MBA program- "In Practice" - 3 session workshop MSc in Entrepreneurship & Innovation - "Entrepreneurial Finance" - 2 session workshop MSc in Entrepreneurship & Innovation - " Financial Literacy" - 3 session workshop MSc in Entrepreneurship & Innovation - "Financial Intellegence"

Paisley, United Kingdom

Currently acting as business mentor for a number of SME's.Delivered a 4 Part program called "Fit 4 Business" which addresses the most common and challenging issues impacting the Chamber's members, providing access to the best practices of successful businesses. Presented in a simple and understandable way, each session covers a specific aspect of running a business (1) Strategic Fit? (2) Customer Fit? (3) How Fit? (4) Fit for Purpose?

Clydebank, Greenock And Paisley

Responsible for overseeing the College’s activities, determining its future direction and fostering an environment in which the College’s vision is achieved. Chair of Corporate Development CommitteeIndependent Member of the BoardMember of Remuneration CommitteeMember of Nominations Committee

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

The Policy Leadership Board provides strategic direction, oversight and challenge to the work of the Policy Leadership Division.In particular, it oversees and co-ordinates the work of the separate expert panels, the Taxation Board and Strategy & Research Advisory Group, undertakes horizon scanning and prioritisation, and initiates proactive programmes and projects. Its main strategic focus is to influence policy developments on behalf of the members and in the public interest, but it is also active in engaging members in our policy work (in accordance with the community aspect of the ICAS strategy), ensuring the relevance to members of the work we do, and with the Ethics Board, building up trust in ICAS and the profession

Paris

Responsibilities:Protect lead on key strategic projects for Pernod Ricard. Namely (1) North American Operations Performance Measurement and Service Levels (2) Global Performance Management for Operations (3) Pension Fund Valuation Negotiation with Trustees, and team member on (4) Global Operations Strategy and (5) Global Operations FootprintAchievements: Development of a fully integrated set of Performance Measures and Monitoring System for the North American Operations team. Development of Service Level Protocol Framework to align all key touch points in and out of the North American organisation. Successful negotiation on behalf of Company with Trustees of a DB scheme valuation. Development of Performance Management for Global Operations - creating a set of fully integrated operational and cost measures across a decentralised business model, together with process and process to report them quickly.

Toronto, Canada

ResponsibilitiesExecutive Vice Prsident on Corby Spirit and Wine Limited (A listed Canadian Company. Board, member and served on Governance sub-Committee and Pension sub-Committee. Responsible for Investor Relations, Finance and Logistics.AchievementsDevelopment of a growth strategy, identification of acquisition targets and creation of innovative acquisition models to both drive and protect shareholder value. Focus on maintaining strong Investor Relations. Implementation of cost-out programs while investing in operational capability. Introduction of dynamic competitive modelling disciplines.Lead negotiator on a number of strategic partnerships. Improvement in Logistics service levels through the implementation of an enhanced sales forecasting system. Consistent increase in margin quality, dividend yield and share value ahead of benchmark index.

London, England

ResponsibilitiesExecutive director for Finance, IT, Commercial Development & OperationsAchievementsRe-set of strategy and re-alignment of organisation to improve growth prospects. Implementation of fully integrated Commercial Account Management system driving a significant improvement in ROI on promotional activity. Reducing logistics costs by tracking costs at a customer level and relocating distribution base.

London, England

ResponsibilitiesExecutive director for Finance & ITAchievements Upgrade of all customer profitability analyses. Re-desgn of Executive meetings to focus on key strategic issues rather than padding them with functional minutiae. Development of an IT function that has the capability to lead business development rather than follow it.

London, United Kingdom

Trustee Director overseeing a major restructure program. Served on Audit sub-committee. Scheme operates sophisticated investment and risk management structures.

London, United Kingdom

Trustee for Seagrams, Universal Music and Chivas Brothers schemes. Chair on investment sub-committee, and driving force in de-risking pathway.

London And Paisley

Focus on planning, commercial analysis, manufacturing cost control and implementing a new performance monitoring for the scotch whisky business.

Paisley, United Kingdom

responsible for operations strategy and implementing anew costa and performance monitoring regime. Delivery of significant service level improvements and step-change in cost profile.

London, United Kingdom

Responsible for the development of the strategy for an international brand company structure that Seagrams were piloting. A change of top management meant implementation of the new business model was delayed.

Various

1993-1995 Financial Controller for SEAGRAM PLC responsible for treasury, statutory accounts, service centre set-up. Focus on significant re-engineering of the entire business.1989-1993 Financial Controller for BAe COMMECIAL AIRCRAFT responsible for treasury, financial control, set up global asset management company (now industry standard) 1986-1989 Group Management Accountant for SEMA GROUP responsible for management accounting and project accounting on large government infrastructure and military contracts1983-1986 Operational Auditor for 3M PLC specializing in sales offices, manufacturing, new ventures1983 Chartered Accountant admitted to ICAS where I remain a full member1980-1983 Auditor for DELOITTES (Touche Ross) progressing from small accounts to large audits

Bachelor Of Commerce (Bcom), Accounting And Business/Management, Merit In Accounting

Activities and Societies: Rugby Team, Commerce Scociety, Staff Student Liaison Representative for Accounting Bachelor of Commerce Degree

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Activities and Societies: Rugby Team, Golf Team and Athletics Team