Versatile CEO / Board Member of multi-national, multi-sector AIM-listed technology business, Nexteq plc. Offers 10+ years’ hands-on Board experience and excels in driving business success – including management through scale-up from foundation, establishing operational and governance frameworks, executing LSE flotation, and spearheading intelligent strategies to achieve organic / acquisitive growth. ________________________________________Key Knowledge, Expertise & Capabilities: » Possesses strong financial acumen and detailed understanding of the financial markets through early career in Mercer and BlackRock, alongside completion of Chartered Financial Analyst certification.» Led LSE AIM listing process including due diligence, investor marketing and establishing company operating model.» Delivered business transformation and organisation scale-up strategies to diversify and drive efficiency.» Delivered impactful shareholder communications generating strong share register and contacts.» Continually proven in growth and risk mitigation strategies (development and execution).» Identified, negotiated and closed numerous strategic acquisitions to ensure a multisector business – key in mitigating volatile market conditions and driving revenues and profits to record levels.» Possesses detailed understanding of the financial markets through early career in Mercer and BlackRock and achieving the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) certification. » Excels in recruitment of Board, C-suite and teams through to culture building and talent retention. » A calm, practical problem-solver with strong moral compass and low-ego style.» Expertly manages global stakeholders including customers, investors and employees.» Successfully resolved crises such as market slump, COVID-19, supply shortage & profit warnings via restructure, cash management, product price increase, intelligent stock procurement and stock market messaging.» Member of Criticaleye board networking organisation, sitting on pop-up boards and contributing to published online articles. ________________________________________🌏I welcome new networks, so don’t hesitate to connect on LinkedIn.