High calibre retail director with a proven strategic and operational track record. Successfully developed multi-function operations within high profile mature, turnaround and start-up retail environments. Dynamic, decisive and organised leadership style, with strategic business planning, change management, project management and multi-tasking skills. Proven ability to increase sales, productivity, profitability and net worth. Extensive experience in retail systems/procedures, customer profiling, range planning, stock control and merchandising and retail space utilisation. Skilled at all aspects of financial control, including budgets and targets. Both creative and innovative, with proven analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent leadership qualities. Able to promote a dynamic team ethos. Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiating skills. Ability to influence at senior level. Results & profits orientated.