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Blackpool, United Kingdom

Business efficiently transports over 10million locals/visitors a year around Blackpool and it's environs on our modern bus / tram fleet and historic seaside heritage tours.

Blackpool, United Kingdom

Business responsible for entertaining millions of visitors and local residents every year, through it's portfolio of operations including: the incredible, historic Blackpool Winter Gardens, Blackpool Opera House, Restaurants, Bars , Coffee shops and soon to launch brand new 3000 seat Conference centre and adjoining hotel.

Manchester, United Kingdom

£9bn turnover, 70,000 colleagues, the world’s largest consumer co-operative (5m+ members) Leading positions in Convenience food, Funeralcare, Life Planning, General Insurance, Education ▪ Pivotal leadership role alongside Richard Pennycook (CEO) and new Executive board to determine and deliver Co-op ‘Rescue, Rebuild and Renew’ strategy following Co-op Bank crisis. Widely recognised as the biggest recent corporate turnaround, saving a 170 year old business and attracting over 1m new members.▪ Drove strategic assessment of every business component to identify current and future value creation potential resulting in portfolio of businesses to sell (Co-op Bank, Pharmacy, Farms, Travel) realising value in excess of £1bn target. ▪ Leadership of governance reforms, resulting in renewed £1.5bn wholesaling business.▪ Developed ‘Rebuild’ strategy to reinvest in businesses and position for growth – optimisation of food store portfolio, efficient operating model for Funerals, new systems-led insurance operating model.▪ Created strategy for Food, Funerals and GI defining change programmes and activities to deliver Rebuild agenda, including prioritisation and capability assessment.▪ Results: Food 3 years sustained Like for Like growth 3+% above market, Funerals 15% compound profit growth and pre-need share from 18% to 28%, Insurance return to profit and £100m investment to rebase IT systems for growth.

Manchester, United Kingdom

CFSMSL is a regulated vehicle through which the majority of staff of Co-op Insurance and those running significant shared services between The Co-op Bank and Co-op Insurance are employed.▪ The ties between Co-op Insurance and the Co-op Bank needed to be severed. Validated management’s plans whilst ensuring delivery of service quality within regulated environment.▪ Uncertainty over the Bank’s future ownership/shape deferred separation plans, requiring me to re-assess risks and solutions. Costs kept well within the pre-agreed two-party budget.▪ Ensured significant changes in Insurance’s operating model were implemented appropriately to retain key staff, and that CFSMSL provided forward people planning to deliver within budget.

Leeds, United Kingdom

Specialist Customer Alignment management consultancy with turnover c.£1m. Key projects included:▪ Led EMEA business development strategy project for Targus defining consumer insights and trends in the exploding Tablet/iPad market and identifying innovation and sector strategies to triple business in 3 years.▪ Led significant programmes across multiple NHS environments, developing and delivering ‘customer focused change’ end to end in organisations historically focused on process compliance, governance, and silo specialisms.

Boutique strategy, sales and marketing consultancy. Key projects included: ▪ Delivered 12 week customer strategy review for Beko UK, revolutionising pricing structure, generating £50m incremental margin over 3 years.▪ Coached MD through 3 month Ring Automotive strategic business review leading to 40% growth in 3 years.▪ Led 3 month strategic category review for SAB Miller identifying new consumer insights and developing a new Category Plan which secured additional shelf space, visibility and category leadership in major retailers.

Kirkham, Lancs

€65m Privately owned Irish Manufacturer of Rustlers chilled snacks. Leadership of UK business, annual plan delivery from UK market and 2 manufacturing sites with 300+ employees.▪ As MD increased UK profits by 25% in 2006. Was ahead of 2007 business plan to deliver 33% profit growth.▪ Convinced Tesco to replace own brand with Rustlers, resulting in significant growth and improved profitability.▪ Identified and sourced innovative new products - ‘Ugo’ brand launch with national distribution. €30m retail sales.▪ Established new manufacturing site and recruited new UK management team.

Wetherby, West Yorkshire

Privately owned £23m t/o manufacturer of branded/private label food products. Responsible for business strategy, delivery of financial plan and 250 employees. ▪ Renegotiated major contracts to turn around business and achieve £1.1m profit in 2004 vs loss of £1m in 2003. ▪ Created £2.7m profit plan for 2005 driven by customer growth and manufacturing efficiency. 10% ahead at exit.

Cambridgeshire

£80m t/o PE backed MBO. Manufacturer of branded/private label household products. Leadership of marketing strategy, advertising, brand development and innovation leadership. Part of UK board critical to secondary MBO within 4 years.▪ Delivered 40% brand growth in 2 years vs competitors such as Reckitt-Benckiser, Unilever, Procter & Gamble. ▪ Re-balanced business from 65/35 PL/Brand to 50/50 through consumer insight led innovation and communication.▪ Created distinctive new product positions in toiletcare market, supported by technical innovation and new patents.▪ Developed marketing team of 21 leaving behind legacy capability to continue delivery of brand growth plans.

UK operating board position directly responsible for €450m t/o, €100m profit. Multifunctional team leadership, brand and media management, category management, international synergy and corporate leadership.5 direct reports, team of 31. UK marketing management of Flora, I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter, Olivio, Stork, Elmlea and Boursin; with A&P budget of c. €100m including Flora London Marathon sponsorship.▪ Delivered turnaround in UK Margarine performance from previous decline. Increased profit 25%, revenue 7.5%.▪ Launched Flora proActiv with innovative TV adverts, establishing brand leadership and sales of €40m in first year.▪ Renegotiated £1m+ Flora London Marathon sponsorship deal including increased media coverage and brand visibility.