Business Leader. Expert in operations & business development across EMEA.As a seasoned leader with a proven track record of driving business growth and delivering innovative solutions in Africa, I offer strategic vision and operational expertise. Over 30 years of experience, managing complex projects across challenging environments, mean I am very well placed to enhance operational efficiency and resilience for organisations operating in high-risk areas.I lead two regional businesses, recently expanding our portfolio with Ridgeback Construction, specialising in road construction in West Africa (Senegal, Guinea & Liberia). This venture, uses Rubicon’s cutting-edge stabilisation products and will revolutionise infrastructure development in the region, delivering significant cost savings in road-building and up to 30% of OPEX to our clients operating haul roads in challenging terrain.- Leadership & Management: As MD of Rubicon Roads, I have spearheaded the distribution of innovative technologies into African markets, ensuring our clients benefit from eco-responsible, cost-effective solutions in road building, soil stabilisation, and dust control.- Security & Risk Management: My expertise in managing risk in volatile environments has developed through many years in the British Army, followed by 13 years working in some of Africa’s most challenging locations with international companies and my own. I am adept at navigating complex regulatory systems, delivering profit, whilst keeping my people safe and local communities supported.- Regional Expertise: Knowledge of operations in frontier markets and a wide network from Libya to South Africa & Senegal to Kenya, are key to delivering business success, where sales algorithms are often avoided.- Innovation & Strategic Growth: New technology and innovation are key to opening up Africa and raising prosperity levels. I show other Western companies how to do this. We offer turn-key solutions to help them embed locally, enhance efficiency and reduce strategic risk.Qualifications & Accreditations:• Chartered Manager (CMgr) and Member of the Chartered Management Institute (MCMI)• ILM Post-graduate Diploma (Level 7) in Strategic Leadership and Executive Management • City and Guilds Senior Award (Level 7) in Leadership and Management (MCGI) • Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) Practitioner – to be renewed• Association of Project Managers Professional (APMP) Qualification• Member of the Institute of Leadership (MIoL)• Member of the Institute of Directors (MIoD)• Intermediate Command and Staff College