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Formed as an umbrella company to control and manage communications and other business interests. Worked with several major clients including Bentley Motors at CEO level. Following the split from Rolls-Royce and the VW takeover a dealer re-orientation and commitment programme became a strategic priority. This was vital to maintain and re-enforce brand confidence, thereby driving sales to both highly "traditional" and new customer bases. Also worked with Virgin Atlantic, the Thales group, Nestle. And developed and implemented communications strategies for various start-ups and SMEs, including several app developers, to raise awareness and aid capital financing.Concurrently, I widened my interests into areas of social awareness.A major under-taking was opening and developing a children's care centre for under five-year-olds. Sited near Gatwick airport, the centre caters for up to 120 children per day. Most are the offspring of working parents who need affordable childcare to maintain their incomes. Some are children with special needs and we work closely with doctors, social workers and carers to ensure these children receive the best start in life possible.The centre is highly rated by the Government regulator Ofsted and I'm proud of the work achieved there with the children. We have recently expanded the operation to offer holiday childcare for children aged six to 11. Each child entrusted to us receives highly specialised care and early education from experienced, well qualified staff. We also offer guidance for parents through these early years.Five years ago we opened our own training college, supported by the Government, to help meet the demand for accredited, well trained childcare staff. This continues to grow and thrive.

In 2001 I was headhunted to join MS&L in a board level position created for me. I was responsible for directing media consistency and quality across the agency's UK account groups. This covered consumer, technology, aerospace and other B2B segments. Oversaw new campaigns, provided creative input, strategised crisis management and managed board alignment.

Accepted an offer to move myself and my account team to Bell Pottinger Good Relations. There we consolidated Philips' corporate and consumer electronics account activities in the United Kingdom.Working as part of Lord Bell's organisation, we added a technology practice to Good Relations. I brought my long association with Philips in particular. During this time we launched digital television in the UK, winning over a sceptical media. Launched the world's first digital TV set to over 200 major International media. Worked on the UK launch of the DVD-Video format supporting the body representing hardware manufactures, Hollywood studios and leading retailers.Also supported other account teams including the Tesco account group and worked directly with Lord Bell on sensitive issues involving high profile clients of the Chime Communications group.

Co-founded Mathieu Thomas, a medium sized independent consultancy and played a major role in building it into a Top 20 agency. Responsible for generating new business, managing account teams, providing high level client counsel, and overseeing agency profitability. Brought in major clients including Philips consumer Electronics, Philips Media, Philips Car Systems, MGM/United Artists, Agfa, Sharp, the BBC, SES-Astra and the launch of Sky TV, Motorola, the Rank Organisation, Virgin. Co-launched Herald Communications as a specialist subsidiary.

Brought in by Carl Byoir & Associates, one of the world's oldest and most respected PR agencies, to manage all communications for Panasonic in the UK. Worked with senior management to design strategy and oversee implementation. Managed media relations for Panasonic's factory in Wales including employment and environmental issues and crisis management.Worked on General Motors account, promoting early advances in electronic vehicle technology and headed up British Car Auctions account. Brought Philips Consumer Electronics into the agency to become its then biggest client.