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UK Distributor of assistive listening solutions specailising in hearing loops. Products range from domestic systems to large area Super Loops (phased arrays) used in applications susch as, places of worship, theatres, cinemas, museums, concert halls, stadia, stations, airports, transport and shopping centresIn addition to distribution, the company provides technical support and design services.

Design and manufacture induction loop systems for the assistive listening and communications industries. Supply products and system design world wide

Was World’s largest global manufacturer of optoelectronic components and sub-systems. Worldwide responsibility for the development, sales management and marketing of optoelectronic components. P&L responsibility for £25M modulator and driver range from UK factory.

Materials Research company. Technologies included optoelectronic & microwave components for military, telecommunications, gas analyses and telemetry applicationsProvider of new technology in optoelectronic & microwave component markets. Identified & developed new business opportunities based on ‘state of the art’ optoelectronic and microwave semiconductor and advanced material technology in Europe, USA & Far East Markets. Achievements include:• Developed accounts with leading OEMs including, Siemens, Marconi, Ciena, Alcatel, Cisco, Erricson, Nortel, TRW, Hughes, and Perkin Elmer, resulting in £5M annual sales of Modulators, Drivers, Lasers, Receivers and Amplifiers.• Established new European distributor network, which increased European sales by 30%.• Introduced structured sales action planning meetings• Led bids into European Commission For Passive Optical Network research • Created a £2M business for Indium Phosphide and Gallium Arsenide semiconductor foundry by developing strong relationships with senior management in the Telecommunications Industry.• Identified, negotiated & managed product development partnerships (JDA’s), which led to multi- million pound technology transfers.• Developed communications strategy, including international exhibitions raising company profile. • Saved £500K development cost by introducing gas sensing initiative, which also opened profitable niche laser market.