Mark Bryan Email & Phone Number

I am an experienced business professional with a passion for collaboration and growth. Currently embarking on an exciting journey into commercial fit-out contracting, I aim to leverage my extensive network, experience in leading businesses and making impactful contributions in my role at Rische Group.With a strong background in managing and directing businesses, I bring strong strategic leadership and direction. My prior experience with Rische Group has been as a client, particularly during my time managing Costa Coffee and Kaspas franchise brands, provided me with invaluable insights into commercial developments, which I now apply in my current position.Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a commitment to continuous learning and professional development. I thrive in environments that challenge me to think creatively and strategically, and I firmly believe in the power of collaboration and relationship-building within the industry and with clients.My immediate interests lie in understanding how business is generated within the contracting industry. I am keen to connect with and learn from others in this field, and I welcome any advice or insights from my network.Prior to my current role, I have great experience in the insurance and banking sectors. As a mature student while working full-time, I earned a BA Hons Degree in Business Studies. Subsequently, I joined a group structure of businesses as the Finance Director and soon after Group Managing Director for a coffee franchise of Costa Coffee (then owned by Whitbread and later Coca-Cola). I successfully built a team, introduced essential systems and processes, and implemented a modern head office support function. A significant achievement during this time was securing funding for more than 20 new store openings, multiple commercial and residential property investment post-2008 lending crisis. A goal I successfully delivered on despite the challenging financial environment.Additionally, over the past three years, I have valued the opportunity to support many small and medium-sized businesses as a self-employed and small business advisor for the Federation of Small Businesses. In this consulting role, I provided legal solutions, structured processes, and facilitated connections among businesses, helping them navigate post-COVID challenges.I am excited about the new opportunities ahead with Riche and look forward to connecting with professionals who share my passion for business growth and innovation.

Listed skills include Management, Business Planning, Negotiation, Business Strategy, and 25 others.