Marcus Orlovsky Email & Phone Number

Central London

Started off by helping a friend develop a small software house as a spare time activity (non executive) whilst still holding down full time job. Ended up by joining, and then really ramping up the acceleration of the business - which grew from 2 people to 120 or so. Learned a huge amount about the way companies can and should be structured through growth.

Working with Stuart Lipton on the real estate developments at Broadgate, Ludgate, Stockley Park - part of renegotiation team on £1Bn of asset finance: creation of business plans for Stockely Park. Assisted in the five year plan for Kajima Europe. Learned a huge amount about property development from the coal face - from the initial raising of the finance.

During this period, and outside of 'normal work' I was involved in other activities. Of particular note:- I put a plan and a bid together to buy a Ferrari Dealership (happened to be Europe's largest independent) and 'recruited' key people who would join when the bid was successful. We arranged finance and commenced negotiations with the current owners.

Began by joining as an 'experienced hire' into Audit in London working on a variety of client assignments. At the same time, was invited to join training department (as an 'associate') where I helped develop a number of professional courses - ended up in a join role in Audit and also Director of Recruitment (responsible for graduate and experienced hires)..

Trained and qualified as a Chartered Accountant with Touche Ross starting off briefly in Bristol before ending in London. Amazing range of clients in early years, from small owner managed businesses through to multi nationals, and a fantastic grounding in the world of business (not just accounting). Nothing like it. Undertook significant amount of.

London, United Kingdom

Looking after customers, helping them make good choices for Electronic equipment, perfumes (!) and makeup and even assisting in pharmacy under watchful eye of qualified pharmacist. Also responsible for stock ordering, staff management and motivation and deputising for manager when he or she was out of the shop. Quite responsible for a youngster.