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Pantheon is a new division of Pantheon Healthcare. It's focus is to bring revolutionary technology and pioneering brands to global markets in the beauty, aesthetics and wellness industries.

I work in a series of capacities within the group to lead and influence strategic projects utilising my full skill set from business leadership to commercial to supply chain with a very diverse set of stakeholders from entrepreneurs to government.

A Private Equity(PE) backed start up company as a spin out from Leeds University Raised £4m in the City to fund brand creation and launch.Creation, strategic development and launch of a new game changing cosmetics brand with patented technologyUsed strategic vision, experience and personal network to build a team that brought innovative high quality products to market in 9 monthsLaunched in 12 countries in 18 monthsDeveloped extensive distribution with International… Show more A Private Equity(PE) backed start up company as a spin out from Leeds University Raised £4m in the City to fund brand creation and launch.Creation, strategic development and launch of a new game changing cosmetics brand with patented technologyUsed strategic vision, experience and personal network to build a team that brought innovative high quality products to market in 9 monthsLaunched in 12 countries in 18 monthsDeveloped extensive distribution with International distributors and global High Street retailersDevised a comprehensive digital strategy to drive E-Commerce, brand awareness and social media engagementManaging a complex set of stakeholders Show less

Mentoring a young business through the early stages of rapid growth.

Grew a leading Professional Hair cosmetics business in a highly competitive market at three times faster than key competitors.Key member of a Global Leadership team for the Big 5 markets.Devised and e-commerce strategy that developed into a new revenue channel of £2m in year 2Managed change to a complex matrix structureRe-invented the culture in the UK business and wider.Identifying and developing high quality people to develop a winning culture through effective change… Show more Grew a leading Professional Hair cosmetics business in a highly competitive market at three times faster than key competitors.Key member of a Global Leadership team for the Big 5 markets.Devised and e-commerce strategy that developed into a new revenue channel of £2m in year 2Managed change to a complex matrix structureRe-invented the culture in the UK business and wider.Identifying and developing high quality people to develop a winning culture through effective change management abilities.Development of global strategies that can be effectively and comprehensively executed in subsidiary and distributor markets. Show less

Director of Kao PrestigeActing for the Kao Corporation in the acquisition and integration of the Molton Brown business and brand.

Promoted to join the International team and execute what had worked in the UK on a global basis.Creation of a new global media image campaign with the Lacoste family.Devised a 'stealth' product strategy to target influencers and opinion formersManagement of the global distribution network, subsidiaries & distributors• Driving a fresh, modern brand via PR & through a “Stealth” product strategy• Development of a new global store fit & layout to maximise conversion… Show more Promoted to join the International team and execute what had worked in the UK on a global basis.Creation of a new global media image campaign with the Lacoste family.Devised a 'stealth' product strategy to target influencers and opinion formersManagement of the global distribution network, subsidiaries & distributors• Driving a fresh, modern brand via PR & through a “Stealth” product strategy• Development of a new global store fit & layout to maximise conversion rate• Developed strong links with brand owners in Paris Show less

GM of the footwear licensee for Lacoste Footwear (Pentland Brands)Grew turnover by 268% reaching £22m with operating profit improved to 20%Promoted to Director after 9 months of joiningInstigation of KPIs, standards and professionalism Key account direction with major customers including Selfridges, Kurt GeigerCreation of innovative marketing strategiesInstigation of sales best practices through KPIs and standards

Key achievements: Creation and leadership of a new department and team of Prestige Account ExecxCreation and implementation of a new strategic approachSales + 20% back to back growth for three years in a row Significant, high profile new accounts gains