Extensive hands-on leadership experience gained in finance, M&A and commercial business development within high-growth blue-chip US multinationals in Medical Devices, Dental and Veterinary, working in UK, US, Latin America, Far East and Europe.Several years in International Art markets, as European CFO with leading auction house, Phillips de Pury, then with Frahm Group, working with major collectors and dealers, galleries and all top auction houses.5+ years Interim Management experience including Private Equity and high net worth SME investments, fund raising, investor introduction and exit processes.Specialty areas:Integration and finance/commercial transformation projects, deal preparation for buyer or seller, entrepreneur management transition to multi-national or private equity environments, stakeholder management through change processes, professional staff development and cultural transition.Experienced in:• Strategic planning and development• BAU Operational management, business crisis/turnaround and transformation projects• Hands-on cross-border management and transactions, multi-site, multi-country oversight • Hi-tech manufacturing, wholesale distribution, services, events, financial services, both B2B/B2C• Acquisition research, exit preparation, due diligence, new business integration and fund raising • Information systems implementation (including SAP, JDE, PeopleSoft), Prince2 PM Practitioner qualified • Expat assignments in Brazil, Puerto Rico and Germany; International projects Europe, US and Far East• Corporate Governance transition – implementing SOX, Global Policies, Audit• Financial Services UK – FCA governed operations• Early stage business and new-start-ups• Fine Arts Industry – Auction Houses, Dealers, Galleries, import/export logistics and VAT issues• Portuguese speaker