An executive leader with 25 years+ experience in the automotive industry, I am profiled as highly skilled in strategy development, operational planning and tactical execution. Success has been in start-up, scale-up and in turn-around scenario supported by global process change, all of which have resulted in step increases in commercial performance.Key operational geographic experience has been in Europe and India to accompany experience of working with a global remit. The blend of financial and marketing management training, qualifications and international experience makes me unique amongst senior UK automotive executives. I thrive on creating and leading teams from the front, building solid working relationships to mutual benefit with multi-stakeholders in large corporate organisations and franchised owner-managed entities. I bring deep understanding of the dynamics of conducting business in different countries throughout Europe, North and South America, China and India operating within stringent local governance and legal frameworks.Not only do I have detailed end to end knowledge of the automotive sector, I am heavily involved with the latest developments in EV, IOT and challenger business operating models with enhanced customer engagement. I invest in leading edge thinking whilst being focused on pragmatic, practical solutions to the issues of a fast paced market place. My established network of senior level executives in the automotive industry is extensive covering numerous international locations.Formerly Managing Director of Groupe Renault in the UK and Northern Europe, I previously had a career with Ford operating in the UK, Germany, Eastern Europe, India and North America where my last role was as President of Ford France.