Global head of marketing, and main board director at U-POL Ltd

Marketing Director responsible for UK, Ireland, Scandinavia & Iberia

Consultancy role working with Ideal Standard & Bain Capital to build the business in retail channels (DIY, Home Enhancement, Independent Showroom & Internet)Responsible for leading channel strategy/country strategy, customer engagement & management, range development, pricing strategy, marketing execution & delivery

AkozNobel is the largest global paints and coatings company and a major producer of specialty chemicals. Operating in 80 countries with over 55,000 colleagues their brands include: Dulux, Sikkens, Polycell and Glidden.Promoted through a range of roles over 9 years to current role as Global Sales Director - Key Accounts.

Customer Business team director, 2001-2007, with Homebase, 2001-2004 and Kingfisher (B&Q) 2005-2007 before acquisition of ICI by AkzoNobel.February 2005 - October 2007Global Account Director - Kingfisher (Revenues £200m+)Full P&L accountability for Kingfisher (B&Q, Castorama and Brico Depot) with major operations in UK, Continental Europe and China. .Appointed to lead B&Q and the wider Kingfisher business globally in April 2005.Ran 'Cost to Serve' project, leading… Show more Customer Business team director, 2001-2007, with Homebase, 2001-2004 and Kingfisher (B&Q) 2005-2007 before acquisition of ICI by AkzoNobel.February 2005 - October 2007Global Account Director - Kingfisher (Revenues £200m+)Full P&L accountability for Kingfisher (B&Q, Castorama and Brico Depot) with major operations in UK, Continental Europe and China. .Appointed to lead B&Q and the wider Kingfisher business globally in April 2005.Ran 'Cost to Serve' project, leading the development of UK Channel Distribution strategy & requirement to acheive all objectives at lowest cost.Success with Kingfisher in UK provided a platfrom to partner internationally with their backing. July 2001 - February 2005Business Unit Director - HomebaseFull P&L accountability for Homebase. Broad remit; provided leadership on key commercial issues and spearheaded cross functional working. Show less

November 99- July 2001Senior Customer Development Manager - Boots-September 1998 - November 1999 Senior Customer Development Manager - Safeway

Whilst in New Zealand worked in a range of roles, was promoted consistently with each role attracting more responsibility.April 97 - Sep 98 National Account Manager - Woolworths NZ and FoodstuffsJan 96 - April 97Trade Merchandising Manager & Foodstuffs Auckland Account ManagerJan 95 - Dec 95Johnson's Baby Brand ManagerNov 93 - Dec 94Graduate Program - Sales Representative - Territory Manager of the Year 1994