I am a business professional with proven success in sales, marketing and global distribution. Most recently I have been responsible for devising and launching innovative products in international markets within the global medical ostomy sector. An overview of my career includes these highlights:* Led the global sales and growth strategies of Trio Healthcare & Trio Healthcare International Ltd achieving double- digit growth year on year. * Created strong global distribution network in 22 countries, driving sales revenue to multi million pound revenue streams. * Drove discussions with key medical industry opinion leaders and practitioners to challenge industry conventions and establish need and usage for product suite.* Won the Queen’s Award for Enterprise, International Trade in 2011.* Led the negotiation and legal liaison of business sale to ConvaTec Inc in 2012.* Won the Queen’s Award for Enterprise, innovation in 2018.* Finalist - NatWest Great British entrepreneur of the year, Innovation category 2018. * Holder of numerous patents for breathable silicone adhesive technologies and associated manufacturing processes. I work well in all areas of global sales, marketing and business development. In particular, I have seen notable success in developing and delivering on the ‘big deals' and establishing global distribution channels, influencing a change in industry practices and practitioner mindsets, maintaining market share and structuring corporate acquisitions. I am experienced in developing teams and a strong advocate of empowering them, creating a non-hierarchical environment where everyone contributes equally to success.I firmly believe in maintaining a focus on clear strategic goals, and take a no-nonsense approach to achieving them. I thrive on challenge and am known as an innovator, change driver, and effective team developer.