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Milton Keynes, GB

London, England, GB

Edgify is an Israeli deep tech start-up applying Machine Learning and Computer Vision to solve Fraud, Loss Prevention and improve Self Check Out efficiency for Grocery Retailers.

Helping Founders in venture backed Start-ups and Scaleups get from from Seed to Series B.

Royston, Hertfordshire, GB

AgriTech pre-revenue start-up on a mission to design and build the world's best fruit picking robot.

Milton Keynes, GB

Providing fractional CFO support to CEOs and COOs and company Boards. My work is focused on creativity, exploring possibilities, alternatives and new ideas. I work with a broad range of clients including;▲ AgriTech, Machine Learning and Robotics▲ Web 3.0, NFT and MetaVerse▲ e-commerce and omnichannel retailers in Fashion, Consumer Goods & FMCG▲ Eye and.

Ledburn, Leighton Buzzard, GB

Family-run eyewear British-designed brand that supplies independent opticians across the UK and Europe with uniquely bold, beautiful and colourful frames.

Oxford, Oxon, GB

MedTech start-up that connects healthcare professionals and patients with seamless communication tools and intelligent online scheduling.

London, England, GB

Entertainment start-up that develops and runs unique, immersive, real-world adventure games.

Global, GB

▲ Developed cohesive annual and 3-year strategy, business plan, budget, data analytics and BI▲ Developed new operating plan, annual and long-term strategy across 5 markets▲ Introduced data-driven processes and integrated marketing into a customer-led strategy▲ Business Lead and Steering Committee member, supporting strategic commercial projects

Global, GB

▲ Promoted to lead a multi-national team of 40 across 6 countries.▲ Built capacity to accommodate ambitious growth targets, reviewing the look & feel of stores.▲ Oversaw the store development programme, increasing the size of the estate by 7%.▲ Achieved £1M annualised growth for the region, including 100+ store development projects.▲ Increased the estate.

Global, GB

▲ Financial management of under-performing stores, part of a 3-year turnaround strategy.▲ Reduced number of loss-making stores by 90% as well as acquiring 200+ new franchisees.▲ Set up 20-30 franchises a year, akin to M&A: financial business models, cash flow and P&L.▲ Revamped legal and operating models across 4 markets to support a Joint Venture.

Rockford, MI, US

▲ Commercial FD role, with a strong emphasis on seasonal GTM support and market analysis.▲ Full P&L, GTM support, market analysis, sales planning, forecasting and category reviews.▲ Managed pricing & promotions strategy, agreeing on brand message across multiple channels.

Hounslow, England, GB

▲ FP&A, analysing the impact of traveller numbers and generic economics on commercial revenues.▲ Ran the Capital Programmes & Procurement finance team during organisational development.▲ Responsible for financial control of c£2bn investment in T2 Terminal and other airport infrastructure.

▲ 2009-2010 | Lee Cooper Brands: Director of Finance & Operations▲ 2000-2009 | Tesco, Habitat & Levi Strauss: Various Head of Finance roles ▲ 1996-2000 | BMW & Equifax: Various Finance Analyst roles▲ 1993-1996 | PwC: Assistant Manager 1993 – 1996

GB

Performed complex information systems audit of general ledger interface at life assurance client prior leading to introduction of new accounting software.

Mba, Business Administration And Management, General

Fca, Chartered Accountant

Meng & Man, Manufacturing, Engineering And Management