The Blue Avocado is a disruptive technology start-up looking to make a difference in the field of Learning & development and wellbeing. We just launched a Breakthrough Energy and Brain Health Programme Developed to Boost Leadership Team Productivity. This innovative programme is set to revolutionise the way organisations approach employee performance and corporate wellbeing.Website B2B: https://www.theblueavocado.co.uk/leadershipteamWebsite: B2C:… Show more The Blue Avocado is a disruptive technology start-up looking to make a difference in the field of Learning & development and wellbeing. We just launched a Breakthrough Energy and Brain Health Programme Developed to Boost Leadership Team Productivity. This innovative programme is set to revolutionise the way organisations approach employee performance and corporate wellbeing.Website B2B: https://www.theblueavocado.co.uk/leadershipteamWebsite: B2C: https://www.theblueavocado.co.uk/We focus on sustainable, durable impacts where we combined unbiased science with machine learning, AI capabilities and automation to achieve the optimum personal real time intervention​.Our solution blends different disciplines of nutritional science, data mining, machine learning and behavioral psychology.​We are using “good science” and experimenting when good science conflicts, to find the best answer.​ Show less

Transforming the way we approach, think and use space in education settings and beyond. We know more about loss of heat in school design than we know about loss of learning because of ineffective learning environments. Time to rethink.The role consist in developing in depth understanding of customers and unmet needs and translate these into program to support marketing and product developmentAchievements:• Led customer research in UK and France on multiple segments using… Show more Transforming the way we approach, think and use space in education settings and beyond. We know more about loss of heat in school design than we know about loss of learning because of ineffective learning environments. Time to rethink.The role consist in developing in depth understanding of customers and unmet needs and translate these into program to support marketing and product developmentAchievements:• Led customer research in UK and France on multiple segments using innovative method which resulted inidentifying critical unmet needs.• Leveraged research results to define launch roadmap plan, marketing communication and actionable NPD - product innovations.• Identified key suppliers, manufacturer and worked with internal stakeholders to deliver supply chain strategy.• Developed and implemented sales tool kits (literature, videos etc), and lead nurturing program and delivered sales training to both field / internal sales. Show less

We are GERONIGO, the UK's largest adventure, activities & adventure brands since 1998 with growing brands and networks in Australia & USA. With us you'll be able to do everything from the bucket-list from an awe-inspiring activity of sky diving to the adrenaline-filled authentic military action of paintball - you can even submerge yourself underwater as you explore the depths of the unknown as you go scuba diving!What makes us different? Direct bookings and live availability (online or… Show more We are GERONIGO, the UK's largest adventure, activities & adventure brands since 1998 with growing brands and networks in Australia & USA. With us you'll be able to do everything from the bucket-list from an awe-inspiring activity of sky diving to the adrenaline-filled authentic military action of paintball - you can even submerge yourself underwater as you explore the depths of the unknown as you go scuba diving!What makes us different? Direct bookings and live availability (online or over the phone).Top brands include: Geronigo, Kids Activity Guide, Karting Nation, Quad Nation, The Big Shoot, Go Bubble Ball, National Archery, Mud Mayhem, Rollmania, Adrena Course, Go Ballistic, White Water Warriors, Surfs Cool & more! Show less

As part of the senior leadership team, providing commercial leads and profit growth for a multi sales channel soft furnishing brand and manufacturer, through solid team leadership, strategic marketing and NPD planning.Achievements:Led and implemented new retail strategy for our retail ecommerce, turning declining sales into double-digit growth year on year - achieved through retail brand repositioning, effective merchandising and re-platforming Delivered a clearer multi… Show more As part of the senior leadership team, providing commercial leads and profit growth for a multi sales channel soft furnishing brand and manufacturer, through solid team leadership, strategic marketing and NPD planning.Achievements:Led and implemented new retail strategy for our retail ecommerce, turning declining sales into double-digit growth year on year - achieved through retail brand repositioning, effective merchandising and re-platforming Delivered a clearer multi brand proposition based on consumer insights and segmentation, which enabled multi-channel sales to grow beyond expectations, by focusing on NPD and category development Planned and delivered integrated digital and marketing campaigns for owned online channels and 3rd party sales market places Delivered substantial growth of business sales of the group to account for 20% of revenue in 4 years. Led, aligned and agreed with Board of Directors the next 3 years’ strategic plan to support the overall growth, vision and resources requirements for the group.About Bazaar Group: “Bazaar Group doesn’t think of a chair as four legs and a platform. That gives us a huge amount of creative freedom.” Bazaar Group is a concept-led, top 200 UK furniture manufacturer with a vision to re-invent the soft-seating category in the furniture market at home and abroad.The Brands:Ayla: Small footprint, flexible furniture for a life that's larger than today's living room. Eden Learning Spaces: An educational brand.The mission was to enhance the learning experience. Support teaching professionals in creating the best possible learning environments, by focusing on flexible and inspiring soft furniture and furnishings. This innovative concept became the benchmark of flexible seating within early years and primary education.ICON®: Soulful furnishings for the fluidity of modern life. A trend-led, accessible and practical design brand. Flexible and comfortable to furnish all aspects of everyday life. Show less

One of the original instigator and vision creator of the Leda® brand. Our tribe's mission is to deliver disruptive furniture design that mould to the way we live today.....

Responsibilities:All aspects of managing this iconic cycling brand, including product design & development, sourcing, marketing, & sales growthAchievements:• Re-engineered all parts of the brand mix & business structure, delivering an increase in forward orders in excess of 20% for 2014• Developed & implemented an international channel management strategy & focused on key accounts, while protecting & growing the existing accounts base.

Responsibilities:Leading the product division the brasher brand, including NPD, sourcing, merchandising, consumer & trade product marketing for a leading outdoor brand, across the UK market; Building the brand portfolio for international market expansionAchievements:• Repositioned the brand & product portfolio: Rationalised product range; articulated brand benefits; undertook segmentation, & increased both growth margins & turnover by 15%• Expanded brand reach beyond core… Show more Responsibilities:Leading the product division the brasher brand, including NPD, sourcing, merchandising, consumer & trade product marketing for a leading outdoor brand, across the UK market; Building the brand portfolio for international market expansionAchievements:• Repositioned the brand & product portfolio: Rationalised product range; articulated brand benefits; undertook segmentation, & increased both growth margins & turnover by 15%• Expanded brand reach beyond core markets to new consumer & retail distribution channels - now accounting for 20% of turnover• Created & implemented several innovative trade & consumer activities, resulting in significant increases in brand awareness• Increased overall brand profitability by a) keeping capital investment flat & b) increasing focus on targeted NPD, which resulted in 100% conversion rate from development to production• Reduced supply chain complexity by working through a limited number of factories & regained control of all key material suppliers (which accounted for 40% of product costs)• Re-built relationship with a key manufacturer in the Far East to deliver added value to all partners through a leaner supply chain. Show less

Responsibilities:Delivered strategy, marketing & business plans for equine brand across key European marketsAchievements:• Successfully launched a key brand in Europe, resulting in a 50% increase in export sales• Identified insights for the repositioning of key brand in time for relaunch• Assessed strategic direction for the launch of additional products that led to a 20% incremental volume increase• Managed both above & below the line activities • Created &… Show more Responsibilities:Delivered strategy, marketing & business plans for equine brand across key European marketsAchievements:• Successfully launched a key brand in Europe, resulting in a 50% increase in export sales• Identified insights for the repositioning of key brand in time for relaunch• Assessed strategic direction for the launch of additional products that led to a 20% incremental volume increase• Managed both above & below the line activities • Created & implemented several innovative trade & consumer promotional activities, resulting in a significant increase in brand awareness. Show less

Responsibilities:Defined & implemented marketing & sales strategy for cosmetic & personal care brandsAchievements:• Defined the brand essence & market segmentation, & gave unique insights for the entire product line-up• Identified & improved distribution channels & sales tactics• Developed & supported distributor sales team for trade activities, which boosted product listings in all key customer accounts.

Responsibilities:• Managed NPD & innovation pipeline • Developed & worked concepts through to ‘ready to execute’ stage• Generated learnings for key brands & provided recommendations for future strategy & tactics• Owned insights & consumer research for the brandAchievements:• Managed white space product launches & delivered market leadership in established market• Structured the relaunch of an ageing brand & achieved results of 30% above the company’s objectives… Show more Responsibilities:• Managed NPD & innovation pipeline • Developed & worked concepts through to ‘ready to execute’ stage• Generated learnings for key brands & provided recommendations for future strategy & tactics• Owned insights & consumer research for the brandAchievements:• Managed white space product launches & delivered market leadership in established market• Structured the relaunch of an ageing brand & achieved results of 30% above the company’s objectives after 4 months in the market• Halved product launch cycle with an innovative approach that led to the definition of the most cost-saving & time effective NPD plan in the category• Commissioned & directed concept development & consumer research across several regions to support the planning & launch of new brands & products• Project managed the technical readiness for new brands (technical documentation, claim support, consumer qualification, etc) prior to their market introduction• Identified key category insights & new trends, & made recommendations for future development• Elaborated on the strategy for competitive understanding in order to sustain business initiatives, deliver stronger propositions to market & improve reactivity to competition. Tracked post-launch brand performance & provided day-to-day support to regional organisations. Show less

Product development department - development of electrode for electric car and aviation industries