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Great Chesterford, Saffron Walden, Gb

Commercial Business Development Lead at Plextek, offering expertise in space technology and deep engagements in satellite and space projects. Championing new product innovations utilising cutting-edge mmWave radar technology. Specialised in baseband & high-frequency RF electronics, antenna design, digital signal processing, and data exploitation. Skilled in customising technology solutions tailored to specific needs in various markets including satellite, broadcast, cellular, transport, test & measurement, and other complex industries. Utlisiing Plextek's extensive hardware and software engineering IP to expedite product development and resolve complex challenges seamlessly across the spectrum from DC to mmWave and beyond.

Austin , Texas, Us

PPM Test is a premium manufacturer of RF over fibre Test and Measurement equipment for a range of testing requirements for Aerospace and Utility industries.

Swindon, Wiltshire, Gb

As Global Sales Director I am responsible for the sales and commercial development of a wireless RF over Fibre Optic product line to market verticals including; satellite operator teleport, mobile network operators, datacentres, broadcast, government and test & measurement. Position highlights include:• Achieved growth targets and maintained sales through COVID market turbulence• Established first permanent presence in Asia Pacific (APAC) region• Grew global channel partner network to more than 40 resellers and agents• Delivered business development strategies for future growth and expansion

Santa Rosa, California, Us

Following the acquisition of Anite by Keysight I took on the role to manage the EMEAI sales region for the Anite product range and also integrate the Anite sales team into the Keysight EMEA wider organisation. Largest customer groups included wireless chipset, mobile handset, mobile network operator and network infrastructure equipment. Position highlights included:• Grew EMEAI commercial team to 15 heads including; direct sales account managers, field application engineers and sales administration• Personally closed a £7m service contract with major chipset vendor• Implemented growth strategy into Aero / Defence, Automotive, Research sectors

Oulu, Oulu, Fi

The first Business Development Director to be appointed by Anite to develop long term strategic growth initiatives through partnering, reselling, and acquisition. Targeted on adding >£50m total addressable market (TAM) every year. Position highlights included:• Created successful strategy for identifying and assessing new market opportunities. Executed ~10 business development projects over 4 year span.• 2 x acquisitions: Elektrobit RF Channel Emulators (2013), Setcom Application Test (2015). Elektrobit line delivered 2x sales increase once integrated into Anite sales channel within 18 months.

Oulu, Oulu, Fi

Recruited by Anite to perform a product line “turn-around”; sales were dropping and customer satisfaction was lacking. Over the course of 4 years re-directed the product line to focus on the mobile network operator requirements and dropped non-core customer groups. Results included:• Grew the mobile operator “SAS” product line to ~£14m (2011) & market leader• Successfully engaged and become incumbent at AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, & China Mobile• Took on responsibility for entire “SAS” business unit ~30 staff

Basingstoke, Hampshire, Gb

As Cellular Business Director I held a board position for much of my tenure at RFI, navigating expansion of the cellular test services business with the support of external VC investment. This expansion was in the UK and Asia Pacific including Korea and China. Highlights included:• Increased sales for Cellular Business to ~£8m (2006)• Successfully launched new service operations in APAC region• Recruited new sales capability for North America• As Operations Director was responsible for ~ 70 staff

Own business as sole trader.

Designed Samsung’s first type approved GSM audio / acoustic handsets (SGH-200 / SGH-610). Responsible for small team covering GSM processor, DSP, SIM interface, DC/DC converters

Kista, Stockholm, Se

Designed and type approved four GSM audio / acoustic handsets. Designed GSM headset and hands-free adaptors

Beng(Hons), Electronics

Role Of The Director And The Board, Finance For Non-Financial Directors

Managing In Organisations