E-Commerce business selling high quality natural stone and related products.

Surface Vision grew out of NDW Consultancy Ltd, where we provide key strategic advise on how to create and implement key strategic sales and marketing plans for product portfolios to the building materials sector. At surface vision we work closely with independent family businesses that wholesale building products to the landscape and interior building products sectors, that also includes liaison with architects and interior designers to provide high quality innovative product solutions.

With over 30 years experience working in the building products sector in the Uk and overseas, and specifically with natural stone, NDW Consultancy offers strategic advise and support in sales, marketing, and the procurement of natural stone products for use in construction. Key projects include methods to differentiate and secure market advantages, own branding and support in designing and sourcing products for custom projects.

As Managing Director developed a strategic plan to reposition the companies Uk and European operation in the building materials sector, incorporating a re-structure of the business from annual loss making position over the previous 4 years to profit in year three of the strategic plan. In addition, working with the senior executive team based in India, developed and implemented the company's global product and service proposition for natural stone and innovative surfaces, incorporating glass… Show more As Managing Director developed a strategic plan to reposition the companies Uk and European operation in the building materials sector, incorporating a re-structure of the business from annual loss making position over the previous 4 years to profit in year three of the strategic plan. In addition, working with the senior executive team based in India, developed and implemented the company's global product and service proposition for natural stone and innovative surfaces, incorporating glass, metals, timber and ceramic. This strategic focus was specifically on the need for sales growth with architects, designers and key distribution partners in the construction products sector of the UK, Europe, USA, Middle East, and India. This included the identification, set up, and establishment of a major UK distribution partner worth over £7m per annum. Show less

Responsible for setting this business up as a joint venture with Neil Price Ltd to enable a more strategic approach to natural stone extraction and the utilisation of bi-product for the manufacture of aggregates for use in large scale commercial and residential projects. Incorporating the set up of key distributors and the negotiation of large commercial projects.

Working with the senior management team to develop the commercial interests of Burlington Aggregates Ltd, and as Vice President of Burlington Stone Inc, based in Texas, develop the core business activity of selling premium quality natural stone in the USA.

Burlington Slate Ltd is a 170-year business operating in the roofing, landscaping, flooring and interiors markets, offering bespoke and standard natural stone solutions for any application in commercial or residential buildings.The business owns and manages 11 quarries in Cumbria, with a factory based in Kirkby in Furness that processes the company's own unique natural stone reserves into bespoke or standard sized products.I was responsible for the development of strategic sales and… Show more Burlington Slate Ltd is a 170-year business operating in the roofing, landscaping, flooring and interiors markets, offering bespoke and standard natural stone solutions for any application in commercial or residential buildings.The business owns and manages 11 quarries in Cumbria, with a factory based in Kirkby in Furness that processes the company's own unique natural stone reserves into bespoke or standard sized products.I was responsible for the development of strategic sales and marketing plans and business development, including acquisitions and joint ventures in both the UK and international markets to ensure year on year sales growth in our existing and new markets. Along with this, I headed up the Architectural Production Department.Leading and motivating a sales team in the UK and overseas to achieve over 40% growth during the plan period to date, and managing all new product development and marketing communications activity. Show less

Supported the senior management teams of SMEs requiring specialist sales and marketing support including the leadership and implementation of specific sales and marketing initiatives, mentoring and supporting management teams to review current business operations and develop business plans to instigate growth.

XD was the UK's largest provider of bespoke design and build garden and driveway solutions.I created the XD buisness plan and provided funding to the business as a start up operation, including the construction of three one quarter acre strategic sales centres in the Midlands and north of England. The business employed more than 80 staff by year three year and achieved a turnover of £3.5m before sale.

Responsible for the development of strategic plans for the market leading Thermalite, Marley Roof Tile and Marley Paving brands [Turnover £150m], enabling the creation of a company wide business development plan that incorporated each operational area of the business, and that achieved a 32% increase in profit over the plan period.i