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I am a results-driven commercial leader with a proven track record in driving business transformation and accelerating growth across FMCG, healthcare, and medical devices sectors internationally. With extensive experience in senior commercial roles, I have consistently led step-change growth and developed impactful strategies that deliver exceptional results.Key Experience:FMCG (GlaxoSmithKline: Ribena, Lucozade, Sensodyne)Healthcare (GlaxoSmithKline: OTC Medicines Panadol, Beechams)Medical Devices (Novartis: CibaVision)Sports Nutrition & Contract Manufacturing (Glanbia Performance Nutrition: SlimFast, Optimum Nutrition)I thrive in new challenges and excel at transferring my skills to diverse categories, bringing fresh perspectives that drive growth and challenge the status quo. This mindset has been key to my success, enabling me to consistently achieve exceptional results.At Glanbia, I led the EMEA contract business to new heights, doubling sales of protein bars (£100m retail value) and maximising powder ops. I implemented a multifaceted growth strategy centered on market data, cross-functional leadership, customer engagement, business development, increased manufacturing capacity, and contract negotiation, securing board-level buy-in.By leveraging my international FMCG experience, I successfully negotiated significant contracts with major retailers (Tesco, Coop Nordics, Boots), global brands (Mars, THG), e-commerce platforms (Amazon EU), and SMEs (PhD, Nupo, CNP). I launched a protein bar brand for the discount channel, generating over £1m in sales within its first year, and an Amazon own-label range, with bar sales reaching No. 2 across Amazon EU, just behind Grenade.Outside of work, I’ve dedicated myself to supporting my daughter’s academic and athletic pursuits. She qualified for both the British and English Finals in swimming and excelled in her GCSEs. Personally, I achieved significant health milestones, including losing 10kg, making this a rewarding period both professionally and personally.I am now seeking roles where I can leverage my experience in FMCG, private label, contract manufacturing, and cross-functional leadership to drive transformative change and business growth.

Listed skills include Strategy, Fmcg, Management, Sales Management, and 13 others.

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  The Manchester Metropolitan University

  Business Studies