An experienced executive with a passion, and a proven track record, improving business profitability, raising service standards and customer experience within both the Construction, B2B and B2C home improvement markets. Skilled at developing compelling and profitable new revenue streams through innovative effective incubation and embedding across organisations. Having worked at Board level in both private equity backed and PLC companies, I have created shareholder value in turnaround, business transformation and growth businesses and have a wide range of experience in both small/medium sized to FTSE 250 multi-nationals.As a strategic planner and analytical thinker, and through adopting a pragmatic approach, I have a reputation for relentlessly delivering key business objectives in fast paced and dynamic environments.Specialities: - Step change financial and operational performance ~ In a mature multi-site UK B2B company, increased yoy sales by an average of +5%pa. 3 years in a row and now exceeding £550m. Full P&L accountability for sales and all customer facing operations within a major UK retailer, achieving a gross margin improvement of £35m with an £11m reduction in fixed overheads.- Leadership and people development and engagement ~ Built and mobilised a high performing team nuturing a 'can do' approach to successfully turn around a national multi-site B2C retailer, and developed a dynamic team of ambitious seniors managers to deliver step change growth in a mature national supplier.- Strategy development and execution ~ Developed and led a 2yr business growth plan as part of an exit strategy for the major shareholder achieving a sales growth of +34%. In a distressed distribution business, created and executed a start-up retail home-selling model operating under license with major UK retailers. Achieved sales of £34m within 2 years utilising digital lead generation.- Business reorganisation and Culture change programmes ~ Following acquisition, led the successful integration of a bespoke niche specialist (Sofa Workshop) into a mass-market national retailer whilst retaining the distinct culture and gaining team acceptance.