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Originally reporting to the CEO and responsible for the management of an annual budget of up to £7m. Managing in the region of 100 - 150 software developers engaged in the development of platform and games projects within Java, C++ and HTML5 frameworks, over multiple UK and international locations. Specifically involved in transitioning 30% of the resource pool to offshore, European locations.In October 2015 transferred reporting to the COO as part of a top level organisational restructure and additionally took on the leadership of the HR function. Specifically responsible for people and organisational development for a workforce IRO 800 personnel, across 9 UK and international locations.

Reporting to the CTO with reponsibility for the quality and on time delivery of development projects across all product portfolios.Specifically focussed on team structure, the personal development and training of java development teams across three UK locations and introduction of a consistent Agile based Product Development process.

Reporting to the COO/CFO, providing investment control through introduction of internal management systems.Specifically responsible for the introduction of a Gate process to deal with project investment control, stakeholder communication and quality of delivery.

Specifically involved in the Governance Sub-committee.

Reporting to CEO and Executive committee, with P & L responsibility. Specifically responsible for HR, QHSE, business process engineering and troubleshooting, software strategy, in-house software development and IT infrastructure. Due diligence and integration of acquisitions. Direction and management of Middle Eastern operational function.Achievements• Lead the requirement identification, scoping and vendor selection of ERP system.• Project management of merger, and product launch of organisation worth in excess of $100m• Identification and implementation of video conferencing infrastructure• Design and implementation of international global MPLS network in order to merge IT and information systems across global structure • Selection of, and transfer to a new CRM /sales system including negotiating substantial discount. • Supported re-structuring of the financial software systems • Review and redesign of the operational and manpower function; increasing capacity within existing resource • Turnaround of the in-house software development technique from Waterfall to Agile. • Introduction of a suitable IT disaster recovery and business continuity plans• Redesign of the IT network and software/development resources to support changing business requirements• Introduction of ITIL based IT service desk• Cultural realignment of attitude to quality through design of an effective and modern approach to ISO and a 'continuous improvement' quality management system

Exploration Logistics Group plc offers health and safety services, mine clearance and canine security services to the oil and gas industry, humanitarian, NGO and governmental projects in international, remote and hazardous regions.Achievements● Research and development of potential acquisition targets ● Due diligence management ● Three way, £6m integration of two Canadian health and safety businesses ● Managed the relocation and restructuring of acquired businesses ● Transferred outsourced manpower service to in-house function worth £24m● Registration and set up of a Free Zone Enterprise in Dubai

● Remodelled the business supply chain● Start-up of warehouse and stock management systems● Secured MHRA (Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Authority) license● Secured Home Office pharmaceutical handling licences● Delivered the first non-military medical supply into post conflict Iraq● Designed effective international cold storage delivery procedures

medekit.com provides clinics and medical supplies for the international oil and gas industry and governmental projects.Achievements● Project managed the launch of the business● Took the revenue of the business from start up to $3m turnover, NP 14%

Frontier Medical offers medical support, staff and project management to international oil, gas and governmental projects in remote and challenging environments. Achievements● Closed average of £3 million sales per year● Successful attendance of numerous international industry conferences● Utilisation of contact base for the promotion and start-up of international industry conference