Consumer Electronics, Domestic Appliance, Personal Computer and University Sectors: Product Development,Manufacturing, Operations and Purchasing Director roles with Wavin (Nl), Philips (UK and Nl), Salton Europe and Time Group. Extensive experience with managing/developing:Large in/outbound call centres, UK retail supply chains, pan European logistic supply chains, consignment stock agreements, lean manufacturing facilities, plastic/metal tooling and high volume mechanization design departments.Extensive experience with initiating and managing large scale reorganizations and mergers both in the UK and the Netherlands. Maximizing trade credit terms and working cash flow in distressed companies.Now working in the university sector- Lecturing in Finance, Advanced Performance Management, Real Options, Security Derivatives, Procurement and New Product Development.Current research interests are developing a real options approach to mortgage interventions and mitigation.Specialties: NPD, Operations, Purchasing, Logistics, Training and Consulting, Education, Finance, Derivatives, Advanced Performance Management