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Strategic Management of executive stakeholders on a European ERP, CRM & Data Analytics Programme across UK, Germany, Italy, France, Spain and Portugal.

Travelling and exploring South East Asia before the Covid-19 pandemic curtailed further exploration to Japan, China, Australia and New Zealand. During the Covid-19 period, as lock-down relaxed within the UK I took the opportunity to explore parts of UK that I have previously not visited. Enjoying both the rugged landscape & historic monuments that we have.

London, United Kingdom

Inciper offers a new way of delivering IT led Digital Transformation, obtaining early benefits from the investment, mitigating the risks involved in technology implementations and increasing the ROI to deliver greater value to its clients. Our team has proven experience in delivering large-scale cloud business solutions, ranging from ERP and CRM to custom development projects using the Microsoft Dynamics 365 platform.

London, United Kingdom

Headhunted for an assignment by the Avanade's Global Head of Microsoft Dynamics to advise the UK Executive leadership team and head of Dynamics EMEA on how to maximise the growth opportunities within the UK Dynamics space.I developed a strategy to enable Avanade to grow their UK Dynamics ERP business at scale, advising the UK leadership team and executing specific tactics to industrialise processes within the Business Application Talent Community. This has resulted in significant… Show more Headhunted for an assignment by the Avanade's Global Head of Microsoft Dynamics to advise the UK Executive leadership team and head of Dynamics EMEA on how to maximise the growth opportunities within the UK Dynamics space.I developed a strategy to enable Avanade to grow their UK Dynamics ERP business at scale, advising the UK leadership team and executing specific tactics to industrialise processes within the Business Application Talent Community. This has resulted in significant financial and reputational growth. Show less

New Zealand, Australia, Asia

With my children settled at University an opportunity arose to take a sabbatical to celebrate my 25th Wedding Anniversary. It was an amazing experience traveling around the world with my wife enjoying new sights, cultures and meeting a diverse cross section of people.

Thames Valley Park, Reading

Helping Major UK retailers digitally transform using the Oracle Cloud. Responsibility for a team of Senior Cloud Platform Sales Executives providing IaaS & PaaS solutions to transition leading Retailers to the cloud. Solutions encompass Identity Management, Security (GDPR), Chatbots & Mobility as well as Oracle’s traditional Database technology to some of the UK’s leading Retailers - Morrisons, ASOS, New Look, Marks & Spencer, Dixons Carphone.

K3 Retail are part of K3 Business Technology Group plc an international software/services company focussing on the retail and manufacturing/distribution market sectors with 800+ employees globally, c£100m turnover, 3,500+ customers across 35+ countries, and listed on the London Stock Exchange. Full P/L responsibility for the Retail division, based in the UK and NL with combined revenues c£40m, 350+ employees & 1000+ customers providing ePOS, ERP & CRM based on Microsoft Dynamics (AX… Show more K3 Retail are part of K3 Business Technology Group plc an international software/services company focussing on the retail and manufacturing/distribution market sectors with 800+ employees globally, c£100m turnover, 3,500+ customers across 35+ countries, and listed on the London Stock Exchange. Full P/L responsibility for the Retail division, based in the UK and NL with combined revenues c£40m, 350+ employees & 1000+ customers providing ePOS, ERP & CRM based on Microsoft Dynamics (AX, NAV,CRM, RMS) and own IP.Led the strategic turnaround of the UK operation growing UK revenues from £13m to £27m & achieving 12 consecutive quarters ahead of EBIT budget. Reshaped the 5 disparate retail businesses into a single organisation; leveraging best practice, increasing standardisation, reducing customer acquisition costs, reducing implementation delivery times, and increasing customer centricity Operating and negotiating at C-level with Owners, CEOs, CIO’s to increase stakeholder engagement, improve customer advocacy and create positive outcomes for both our customers and K3 Created a collaboration culture and talent management ethos throughout, achieving Investor in People Gold standard. Show less

Didcot

K3 Retail are the UK's leading Microsoft Dynamics partner (AX, NAV, CRM & RMS). We concentrate on providing the very best customer experience, delivering the highest quality service and helping our customers flourish.At K3 Retail our goal is to provide smedium and large-sized retailers with innovative, scalable, feature-rich solutions that help them engage with customers whilst driving cost savings and operational efficiencies throughout the business.Key… Show more K3 Retail are the UK's leading Microsoft Dynamics partner (AX, NAV, CRM & RMS). We concentrate on providing the very best customer experience, delivering the highest quality service and helping our customers flourish.At K3 Retail our goal is to provide smedium and large-sized retailers with innovative, scalable, feature-rich solutions that help them engage with customers whilst driving cost savings and operational efficiencies throughout the business.Key Achievements;Strategic turnaround from a loss making business to a high growth, profitable and cash generating powerhouse. Created a collaboration culture across the business, sharing talent & technology whilst implementing common business solutions for pipeline forecasting, KPI’s & marketingImplemented rigourous project governance and sales assurance processes to minimise the customer risk and deliver high quality outcomes.Created, coached and mentored a highly effective executive management team Show less

Maginus are the leading software company in the Multi-channel Retail & B2B distribution sector. We supply both our own inhouse developed ERP applications, Microsoft Dynamics AX and eCommerce platforms. I have created a high performing sales team that has secured many prestigious new customers using Microsoft Dynamics AX.Key achievements include; Driving Maginus to become Microsoft Dynamics ISV of the Year - UKAchieved Microsoft Dynamics Presidents Club 2011/12 … Show more Maginus are the leading software company in the Multi-channel Retail & B2B distribution sector. We supply both our own inhouse developed ERP applications, Microsoft Dynamics AX and eCommerce platforms. I have created a high performing sales team that has secured many prestigious new customers using Microsoft Dynamics AX.Key achievements include; Driving Maginus to become Microsoft Dynamics ISV of the Year - UKAchieved Microsoft Dynamics Presidents Club 2011/12 Creating innovative marketing campaigns that secured the B2B Marketing award - best campaign & Grand Prix award Secured launch partner status for Microsoft Dynamics AX for Retail An active member in the World-wide member of the Microsoft partner advisisory committee for Retail Delivered top line growth whilst building the Dynamics businessOur prestigious customer base includes PC World, Dixons, Cath Kidston, CO-OP, SMEG, Fortnum & Mason. We specialise in helping Retailers & Distributors grow their business. We are experts in ecommerce, with a stellar record of growing retailers online business and transforming their bottom line. Show less

K3 are an AIM listed public company on the London stock exchange. During my stewardship the business grew from £4m to £30m through both organic and acquisitive growth. K3 focus on providing ERP & CRM solutions to the Retail. Multi-channel & Manufacturing sections on Microsoft Dynamics, SYSPRO & in-house developed applications.

Alpha Landsteinar were the largest Microsoft Dynamics NAV reseller in the UK. They focus on providing solutions primarily to the Retail sector and enjoyed sustained growth.Customers included; Carpetright, Alliance Pharmacy, Booths & American Golf.

CP Business Solutions were part of the Misys Group of companies. They focus on providing IT Business Solutions (ERP) to the Food & Beverage sector