HR Interim Management, Contracting & Consultancy:Projects completed for UK based manufacturing company, including acquisition and restructuring existing business. Advisory and support services provided to USA based private equity organisation and pharmaceutical companies setting up operations in the UK for the first time.

Pharmaceutical contract manufacturing and development:UK HR leader of business transformation from potential sale of business in 2011 through wind down/turnaround in 2012/13 and on to resurgence in 2015 and beyond.Successfully managed employee consultation programmes including job losses (collective and individual redundancy consultation), changes in terms and conditions of employment, employee retention and closure of defined benefit/introduction of new pension plans.European leader for global outsourcing programmes and a range of European corporate restructuring activities, including acquisition assessment, relocation of head office activities and employee carve outs prior to merger.Implementation of key position career and succession programme, performance management process and coaching targeted to retain management during business turnaround.Developed and introduced a comprehensive employee handbook with a full range of employment policies, including disciplinary procedures and absence management processes.Chair of Trustees and Director of Patheon UK Pension Trustees Limited - successfully led triennial valuation processes, recovery plan negotiations and review of investment strategy.

Acquisitive business services group backed by 3i supplying equipment and project management to major retail groups, investment banks and airports.

Electrical power generation systems and equipment for civil and military aircraft, fighting vehicles and underwater weapons systems.