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Alton, Gb

The role objective is to develop a competitively distinctive proposition and positioning for a new IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) start-up, incubated within RS Components. This includes contributing to the core product development, and the creation of thought-leadership content and marketing communications materials, and building a highly-effective lead-generation process.

Alton Hampshire Uk

Created an innovative Internet-based information business, using mobile computing technologies. A rare combination of entrepreneurial flair and multi-national blue-chip corporate experience delivers a first-hand insight on the needs of both Corporate and SME markets. Highly creative, focused on delivering tangible revenue and profit by adding real value to business processes and service delivery.

Alton, Hampshire

Q-MICS Europe LtdWeb and Mobile app based Inspection management and information services, which has now merged with AutoForms Ltd. The system currently manages over 35 NHS and Foundation Trust sites and supports over 25 mobile devices. Client retention is high with many of clients retained for over ten years. Clients include Carillion Health, VirginCare and NHS Property Services.Founding Director September 2003 – present* Created a business service automating the… Show more Q-MICS Europe LtdWeb and Mobile app based Inspection management and information services, which has now merged with AutoForms Ltd. The system currently manages over 35 NHS and Foundation Trust sites and supports over 25 mobile devices. Client retention is high with many of clients retained for over ten years. Clients include Carillion Health, VirginCare and NHS Property Services.Founding Director September 2003 – present* Created a business service automating the management and information process of cleanliness inspections in NHS Hospitals, using mobile apps and a Cloud services business model.* Designed the overall process and managed technical development.* Created a similar process for the Netherlands market, sold via Dutch partners.* Consolidated both the system and the customer base with AutoForms in 2011. Show less

Interim Management Roles September 1999 – present* Created product marketing strategy for Datalinx Computer systems, redesigned their website, created Reseller programmes and planned my successor’s role. This role reported directly to the Managing Director.* Project managed the marketing for Datamonitor’s first information services website, including defining ‘look & feel’, conducting usability studies & refining the key propositions for different markets. Reported directly to… Show more Interim Management Roles September 1999 – present* Created product marketing strategy for Datalinx Computer systems, redesigned their website, created Reseller programmes and planned my successor’s role. This role reported directly to the Managing Director.* Project managed the marketing for Datamonitor’s first information services website, including defining ‘look & feel’, conducting usability studies & refining the key propositions for different markets. Reported directly to the Chairman and Founder. Show less

Camberly, Surrey

SC Johnson Wax (Business to Business)Global B2B and Consumer Products Company in the Cleaning & Hygiene market with total sales of $3 Billion. Well-known brands include Mr Muscle, Glade & Toilet Duck.European Market Manager August 1995 – September 1999Responsible for the management of Johnson Wax’s core Floorcare products category across Europe. Management of a four-person, multi-disciplinary product development team.* Developed and launched a number of new… Show more SC Johnson Wax (Business to Business)Global B2B and Consumer Products Company in the Cleaning & Hygiene market with total sales of $3 Billion. Well-known brands include Mr Muscle, Glade & Toilet Duck.European Market Manager August 1995 – September 1999Responsible for the management of Johnson Wax’s core Floorcare products category across Europe. Management of a four-person, multi-disciplinary product development team.* Developed and launched a number of new Floorcare product ranges on a pan-European basis, increasing sales and market share in these mature markets.* Designed and developed a multi-lingual, pan-European website for product technical support. Show less

Philadelphia Usa

The objectives of this role were to develop new technologies and products for use across all of Scott Paper's international divisions. Based on an innovative user-focused market research methodology I developed, our team created a new method for 'value-engineering' disposable fibre products for which we were awarded a Patent. The practical application of this work led to significant cost savings and capacity improvements in paper production,

East Grinstead

Direct P&L responsibility for a £20 million hand-drying and toilet tissue product portfolio in the UK. Overall responsibility for leading and implementing a European product rationalisation and integration team prior to the single European market.

Loughborough

Following graduate training, this role involved product development and direct selling of petroleum testing equipment. Direct sales to petroleum refineries required much international travel, understanding of capital goods purchasing and management of technically complex products.

Bachelor'S Degree Bsc Honours, Economics, 2.2

Diploma, Marketing, Modules 1-3

Activities and Societies: Winner of Garratt Balcolme Marketing Presentation Award 1985 Institute of Marketing Diploma in Marketing.