John Melotte

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Corporate development and corporate finance with information technology businesses @ Cognito iQ
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About John Melotte

Private Equity and corporate finance: sourcing and negotiating investment deals; buy-side and sell-side M&A; commissioning due diligence; producing and reviewing investment proposals; overseeing legals (investment and divestment); strategic corporate development and finance.Small business: working with entrepreneurs; identifying opportunities; building businesses (people, processes, procedures); raising funds; acquiring and exiting companies.Change management: championing the need to change; confronting difficult decisions, and then if necessary accepting pragmatic solutions; trouble-shooting.Development of strategy: analytical, evidence-based approach to problem solving with an ability to interpret data and think laterally in the context of a ‘bigger’ or ‘future’ picture.People: leading; advising and mentoring executives; managing teams and projects; explaining difficult concepts; maximising individuals’ potential; delegating through the empowerment of colleagues and the use of consultants and professionals; disciplining and dismissing senior employees.Industry focus: IT/software; sport; healthcare IT; drug development; smart fabrics, military and scientific research.Personal attributes: of high integrity; intelligent, authoritative, determined and focused; financially and IT competent; logical and numerate; looking to make a difference; personable and thinking of others; with a desire to learn and improve, to keep physically and emotionally fit.Specialties: Venture Capital investment management (early-stage technology); buy-side and sell-side M&A transactions, fund raising (especially from VC and Private Equity); change management (within SME and sporting bodies).

John Melotte's Current Company Details
Cognito iQ

Cognito Iq

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Corporate development and corporate finance with information technology businesses
John Melotte Work Experience Details
  • Cognito Iq
    Cfo
    Cognito Iq May 2015 - Present
    Newbury, Berkshire, Gb
    Cognito provides mobile workforce management and performance analytics for the Field Service, Facilities Management, Courier & Retail Logistics sectors.John is part of the senior management team with particular responsibility for corporate development and corporate finance.
  • Mapmechanics
    Board Advisor
    Mapmechanics Dec 2012 - Nov 2017
    Brentford, Gb
    MapMechanics provides map based solutions: GIS databases, GIS map data and GIS applications (from site location analysis and vehicle tracking to optimisation products such as territory management or routing and scheduling).John advised the senior management team on corporate development and acted as non-executive chairman, overseeing the sale of the business to CACI.
  • Xmetrics - Empowering Performance
    Business Development Advisor
    Xmetrics - Empowering Performance Mar 2016 - Dec 2016
    XMetrics is the first activity monitoring device designed by swimmers for swimmers.John helped the business develop its presence in the UK.
  • Various Companies
    Board Advisor
    Various Companies Oct 2012 - Dec 2016
    Dubai, Ae
    Roles with a number of clients covering:Non-executive director and chairmanCorporate FinanceBusiness DevelopmentClients (which may be detailed separately within this LinkedIn profile) include:Client A: Long-term engagement with privately held software and technology business. General senior management advice. Chairman of management/board meetings. Budget and business development (including geographic expansion) advice. Corporate finance advice (buy-side and sell-side).Client B: Advising MBO opportunity on its positioning. Introducing potential private equity partners.Client C: Positioning, business development and fund-raising advice to internet start-up.Client D: Part of senior management team overseeing Corporate Finance, advising CEO. Securing Private equity funding. Developing business plan.Client E: Business development for early-stage technology provider looking to develop a presence in the UK market.
  • The Amateur Swimming Association
    London Region Management Board Chairman
    The Amateur Swimming Association Mar 2011 - Oct 2014
    Loughborough, Leicestershire, Gb
    John was Chairman for the ASA London Region (aka London Swimming) Management Board, one of the ASA’s eight Regions.John joined as an Independent Member in March 2011 with specific responsibility for Governance. He led a number of initiatives (Chairmen's forum) and acted as an independent Chairmen for clubs as they considered development and change (Teddington SC, London Borough of Hounslow SC).In July 2012 John was asked to stand in as Interim Chairman, following the early retirement of the encumbant Chairman, and in January 2013 John was selected as Chairman.In 2013 John led the nomination group to select a Chairman and four Independent Members for the ASA Group Board.In October 2013 John took over as lead of the forum for the eight Regional Chairmen and their contact with the National Governing Board and ASA senior executive team.
  • Corum Group Ltd
    Regional Director
    Corum Group Ltd Apr 2008 - Oct 2012
    Bothell, Washington, Us
    Corum Group was the global leader in sell-side M&A, specialising in M&A exits for software and information technology companies worldwide. Over 20 years it had completed more than 275 transactions across 15 countries at a combined value in excess of $7bn. John was the Regional Director based in London with a focus on Europe, and his work included the following successful exits:360 Scheduling Ltd (acquired by IFS AB in Sep'10)Mobile workforce scheduling and optimisation software.EdVantage Group (acquired by Lumesse in Oct'11)e-Learning SaaS vendor.Ciklum (minority investment by Horizon Capital in Apr'12)Nearshore software development in Eastern Europe.Oniqua (acquired by ASCO Group in Nov'12)Analytics based optimisation for MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operations) in asset intensive enterprises.
  • Virtual Directors Ltd
    Associate
    Virtual Directors Ltd Dec 2005 - Dec 2009
    Virtual Directors delivered advisory and consultancy services to companies with growth potential. John was retained to develop a proposition for VDL with Private Equity portfolio companies, to establish and deliver seminars targeted at entrepreneurs on preparing companies for funding.
  • Continuum
    Consultant
    Continuum Mar 2006 - Jan 2007
    Continuum was a specialist in Human Capital Development, addressing organisational effectiveness and change management. John was retained to oversee the marketing of Continuum’s services through Private Equity companies and to assist with the development of a pool of profiled CEOs and entrepreneurs.
  • Mti Partners Limited
    Partner
    Mti Partners Limited Jul 1999 - Jan 2006
    For over twenty years MTI was one of the UK’s leading early-stage (often pre-revenue) technology VCs. John was responsible for the following investments, actively participating with the management, both directly and as a Board member.Eleksen Jun’03-Sep’05Smart fabric that detects where it is being touched and how hard it is being pressed.IntelliQ Oct’02-Sep’05Enterprise software for ‘train-of-thought’ analysis of large data-sets, with initial BI applications in Retail Fraud.Hunter Fleming Jul’02-Sep’05Development of drugs through pre-clinical, phase I and phase IIa clinical trials.ArmourSoft Jun’01-Sep’05Enterprise software security platform covering single sign-on, file and email encryption.Danum Group May’00-Jul’02Infomediary to healthcare professionals in PCTs.iOra Jul’99-Dec’05Application acceleration and offline networking.Simulus Jul’99-Mar’02Database simulation software for predictive performance analysis.
  • Kewill
    Group Technology Development Manager
    Kewill Apr 1998 - Jun 1999
    Manchester, Greater Manchester, Gb
    Kewill developed mid market ERP systems, primarily in the USA and Europe. Listed on the LSE, the company employed about 800 staff in three divisions, with annual revenues of c.£80m. As part of John’s role he set a vision for overall development of the Group and with this objective researched, approached and evaluated a number of acquisitions, in the UK and USA.
  • Process Computing Limited
    Managing Director
    Process Computing Limited Jul 1988 - Apr 1998
    Process Computing Limited (PCL) developed paperless (radio frequency terminals) warehouse management systems (WMS) in near Europe, South Africa and Australia. PCL employed 60 staff, with £5m turnover and £1m PBT at the time of its acquisition by Kewill Systems. PCL was originally a Management Buy-Out from United Biscuits. John was Managing Director.
  • Pcl (Part Of United Biscuits)
    Systems Manager
    Pcl (Part Of United Biscuits) Jul 1983 - Jul 1988
    London, England, Gb
    As part of United Biscuits, PCL developed and implemented novel factory-floor applications of microprocessor technology (hardware and software), primarily for use by its parent company. John oversaw IT development.
  • Logica
    Project Leader
    Logica Jul 1979 - Jul 1983
    Montreal, Qc, Ca
    Logica was one of the UK’s largest systems consultancies. John was the team and project leader on a number of military and space software projects in the UK and Germany for the Royal Armaments Research and Development Establishment, European Space Operations Centre, and Royal Signals Research Establishment.
  • British Gas And Amte
    Research Scientist
    British Gas And Amte Jul 1975 - Jul 1979
    Before and whilst at University, John carried out mathematical and computational modelling research work for British Gas’ research centre, and repeated assignments for the Admiralty Marine Technology Establishment.

John Melotte Skills

Entrepreneurship Venture Capital Mergers And Acquisitions Strategy Mergers Start Ups Private Equity Corporate Development Business Strategy Corporate Finance Due Diligence Enterprise Software Management Investments Restructuring Leadership Business Planning Financial Modeling M&a Experience Change Management Saas Valuation New Business Development Business Development Human Capital Investment Banking Business Modeling Entrepreneur

John Melotte Education Details

  • University Of Oxford
    University Of Oxford
    Mathematics
  • St Paul'S School, Barnes
    St Paul'S School, Barnes

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