Cromwell help businesses keep their operations running and their people safe, while creating a company where dedicated, talented people can thrive.We are Europe's leading independent supplier of maintenance, repair and operations type products, offering the widest choice for all industries. From our Head Office and Global Distribution centre based in Leicester, Cromwell has over 1500 team members with 50 branches covering the UK, Czech Republic, France, Hungary, India, Ireland, Malaysia, Poland, South Africa and Thailand. We are proud to be part of Grainger (GWW), North America's leading broad line supplier of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products, with operations in Asia, Europe and Latin America. Grainger is a Fortune 500 company, with annual sales of more than $10bn and 25,000 team members.Grainger is America's #1 source for industrial-grade supplies and safety products. For over 90 years, Grainger has built a tradition of serving businesses, big and small, with effortless ways to get the products and services they need. We do this by providing a huge selection of over 1.5 million products from 5,000 trusted suppliers. Our world-class supply chain means we can get those products to 97% of the U.S. with next-day delivery. And when you need something the same day, you can stop by one of our 250 branches nationwide. Grainger backs it all up with 24/7 customer service and free technical support from industry experts. And if digital is your thing, Grainger.com® offers powerful online tools and a mobile app that makes ordering (and controlling what you order) fast, easy and ready to go whenever and wherever you are.

Ballyclare is an international group of companies that designs, manufacturers and supplies specialist PPE clothing and workwear to keep people safe and looking smart at work. Customers include Network Rail, Pets at Home, McDonalds, the British Olympic Team and fire services in the UK, Germany, and the Netherlands.Operating under two brands: Ballyclare Ltd and Simon Jersey we have a strong heritage with 50 years plus of trading.The Group has offices in the UK, Spain, Holland and Germany and production facilities in Tunisia. I worked with the owner to help re-build the Exec Team, agree re-financing and get the business successfully back into profitability.

The UK's market leader of B2B safety and workwear supplies, with sales approaching £300m via direct selling, eCommerce and 48 retail stores, supplying 150k products and training/consultancy services. A 4th generation family owned business that is run on a PLC basis, with over 1700 colleagues.

Leading an Operations Board of Directors to deliver exceptional business performance for shareholders. Joint MD working alongside family member, Thomas Martin.Main Board Director, Member of the Remuneration Committee and Building Steering Committee.

Led Group Marketing, Strategy and Buying (150k skus, sourcing office in China)

Led a team of over 900 colleagues including Field Sales, Telesales, Customer Service and Group Marketing. Member of Audit Committee and Risk Assessment Committee.

The World's No.1 garden care company with sales of $3bn.Head of UK sales and trade marketing team of 40 associates and 120 merchandisers, with sales of £100m.

Strategic support to the Trading/Marketing Director, Private Label Director, Trading Business Unit Directors and the Finance Director to improve business performance. Team of 10 commercially minded accountants who carried out cost-modelling, supplier analysis and investment reviews and supported the development of the 5yr Food Strategy and 1yr plan.

Led a team of 9 Buyers/Marketers and an indirect team of more than 1000 store colleagues.

Part of the Senior Management 'start-up' team responsible for the creation of the eCommerce business. Responsible for the Commercial Team - Buying, Merchandising, Marketing and web/interactive TV development.