New role as Chairman for Outlook Publishing Ltd. International on line industry and commerce publication.Current publications Outlook Africa and Outlook Asia. New Outlook Europe up and running. Head count now at 27 and growing.Expanding the Bright Future consultancy role and open for business. New projects in place covering the beverage market and business development.Experienced in the recruitment and development of front line sales teams including senior national account managers and business development managers.Full hands on knowledge and understanding of new brand builds and market entry.Joined C&C group when the packaged cider sector was in 26% decline and saw a turn around in growth of + 15% by 2006.C&C were listed on the Dublin stock exchange in 2004 at 2.75 euro and at the close 2006 this had increased to 14.2 euro.Grew headcount from a team of 3 to a current 62.Invited to manage and direct the introduction of Lasko Beer brands from Slovenia into the UK market.The Lasko range of Lagers and Beers are the largest selling beer brands in the Balkans and nearby countries of Austria-Hungary-Romania.New markets in the UK ,China,USA are focused objectives for the Lasko board.I expect to see these brands deliver in excess of 2.6m litres within 18 months of introduction into the UK delivered by a strategy of selected distribution and margin building for the trade.Specialties: Hold the certificate in Training and development from the Institute of Training and Personnal development.(IPM)Hold WSET certifcate in Intermediate and Higher level wine qualifications.Sales and MarketingAccount and Business developmentBrand buildingPeople LeadershipNetworking at all levelsIn depth knowledge of the GB Alcohol business.