Ceo
CurrentCurrently working as a consultant, non executive director and investor in the travel, leisure, transport and hospitality industries.Much of this work focuses on helping businesses achieve growth and exit strategies by developing new and differentiated products, improving distribution efficiency, reducing cost of sale by developing a leading edge online presence and introducing effective CRM. Data mining, customer insight and segmentation, prediction and propensity modelling are often key elements of this work. Digital transformation & online conversion are areas of specific interest & expertise.Sale of Blue Chip Holidays to Wyndham Worldwide.Non executive & consultancy roles with upscale travel companies such as Black Tomato, McKinlay Kidd, Wild Frontiers, Naturetrek, Discover the World , Classic Collection, Luxury Cottages & Travel Solutions NetworkAlso worked with Elemental Sports Cars in a non executive & advisory capacity. Regular assignments with private equity companies and start up entrepreneurs in evaluating investment opportunities. Working extensively with land and property owners to develop upscale self catering and hotel products and advising on effective routes to market, especially online. Currently developing luxury, retirement living concepts for the over 55s.Currently developing wellbeing & health & fitness holidays.Also offering consultancy services to hotels & cruise lines looking to develop evidence based, wellbeing & life improvement concepts.Strong focus on high end luxury goods, travel and hospitality marketing - interests include sports cars, music & hi fi, property development, private aviation, high end tailor made travel, running & fitness generally.
