Mark Patton Email & Phone Number

Uk Based

Cignpost Diagnostics Canada Inc. launched in November 2020, through leveraging service agreements with local laboratory partners is already established as a leading brand within the Ontario market and posed for further growth within Canada.Cignpost Diagnostics deliver class leading client solutions in response to the current pandemic by combining operational agility with class leading test technologies. Our laboratories be they fixed, mobile and portable can deployed on-site to provide rapid test results at client locations. Our ability to deliver bespoke, end-to-end international operations give our clients across a broad range of sectors from elite sport, film production, critical national infrastructure etc. confidence and control, enabling them to focus on what they do best.

London, England, United Kingdom

Miami, London, Shenzhen

OMNI Innovations provides businesses, be you a SME’s or larger organisation, with simple access, an easy link, to premium, bespoke, trusted and high-quality manufacturers throughout Asia and beyond. Be you a retailer, a wholesaler or distributor, OMNI Innovations can add value, help drive incremental revenues and support your business growth.We are an efficient and effective one-stop, low cost, simple solution for sourcing new quality products and/or brands, whilst at the same time giving leading manufacturers a route to markets worldwide.OMNI Innovations extensive international “under contract” manufacturing connections, years of customer focussed experience, personal service and absolute commitment on operating efficiencies and manufacturing quality will enable your business to both create a wider brand and product offering, while maximising your sales revenues and margins. We continue to be very active within the lighting sector as the creator and owner of the growing and ever evolving FLOOD-IT® brand, a unique and internationally successful range of LIB battery powered LED work lights. Over the past year we have introduced and achieved much success with the OMNI® brand of lighting products that merges cutting edge technology with innovative modern designs. We supply lighting products to Home Depot and other large US retail multiples.In addition, revenues continue to grow from a fast-expanding portfolio of products within the household, professional tool, leisure, apparel and beauty sectors. Contact us for more details.Quite simply, OMNI Innovations provides a complete solution to distribution, sourcing, buying, branding and delivering products from factory floor to shop floor. Previously trading in North America and China as eKonomical Holdings

London, United Kingdom

As Chief Operating Officer led You Me TV Ltd from start-up to acquisition by BSkyB to form their Sky Retail Stores Division. Created and delivered the expansion strategy to 350+ Sky Retail Stores - the company’s 2nd biggest route to market, in under 2 years Wholly responsible for all aspects of the business, with full P & L accountabilityCreated the UK’s largest operator of stores “within mall space”

London, United Kingdom

Responsible for half the non-licensed businesses worldwide. Franchise partners in the USA, Middle East and Europe. Additional franchisee partners in Australia, SE Asia, South America and Iceland. 200+ stores in 24 countries worldwide. Negotiated new contracts and terms of supply, agreeing new store locations and delivery of agreed stock packagesEnsured that the Laura Ashley brand was being effectively represented in all markets, and that brand standards were never compromised, from both a retail and manufacturing standpoint. Annual franchising turnover of £30 million, profit in excess of £6 million

Uk, France, Germany, Usa

Reported to the International President, expanded the retail business from being solely in the USA to having a significant international presence in the UK, France and Germany.Introduced a company culture of excellence in customer service, operational and quality standards, and merchandising. Full P and L accountability

Based Chicago, Hong Kong, Sydney With Stores Worldwide

Reporting to the Chairman. Developed the strategy and business plan for this start up International Sales and Distribution Company launching it in 1997. H2O Plus, develops, manufactures, markets and distributes its own prestige brand of water-based skincare and spa products Completed the signing of franchise, trademark licensee and wholesale distribution agreements in 18 countries, including Japan, China, Singapore, Philippines, Australia, Middle East, South Africa and Argentina Annual sales £19 million with exceptional margin performance

United Kingdom, Ireland And Sweden

Increased turnover by 15% to £10m. Responsible for introducing a new teenage range of skincare and cosmetics into the market

United States

Recruited by the Chairman (Blockbuster’s founder). Expanded business from 14 to 77 speciality retail stores in the USA, Canada and Puerto Rico. Significantly increased company revenues, together with much improved margin performance. Full P and L accountability

London, United Kingdom

Reporting to the MD. Responsible for the leadership and management of 50+ Blockbuster superstore locations throughout the UK, with full P & L accountability. Introduced a company culture of excellence in customer service, operational and quality standards, and merchandising

Master Of Business Administration - Mba Foundation

Bsc Hons, Biology