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London, Gb

London, Uk

Coaching business owners for business growth and improvement, exit planning and due diligence preparation. When appropriate, ensuring businesses are properly positioned for a sale process to enable maximum return for shareholders. Deal leading from go-to-market phase through to deal completion.

Felixstowe, England, United Kingdom

Led a project to introduce an innovative marine safety solution for large vessels in emergency situations at sea.

Singapore

Itron is a global leader in smart energy and water solutions ("ITRI" on NASDAQ).More than doubled business revenues in Asia-Pacific region by introducing new portfolios and increasing focus on services and solutions business. Implemented cost reduction initiatives in non-core territories to drive improved profitability to >15%. Most business activity in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Laos, Australia & Pacific Islands. Started new activity in Japan. Led acquisition/divestment projects in Singapore, Taiwan, India & China.

Cape Town Area, South Africa

Interim 6-month 'Mr Fix-it' project assignment to assess business status, rectify problems and stabilise team after sudden departure of General Manager, before appointing new team to take the business forward. Also acquired new recurring service business which subsequently succeeded to grow quickly with >40% margins.

Suffolk, United Kingdom

Global portfolio responsibility for company's pioneering and most important strategic growth business segment with project-orientated revenues of >$50m. Won first software and services projects in UK, France, Netherlands, Sweden and Australia. Led software business acquisition project in France.

Stockholm, Sweden

Actaris was a private-equity backed MBO of the Schlumberger international metering systems business.Transferred to Sweden for the most strategic growth opportunity in Actaris globally. Increased revenue from $5m to $20m in 3 years as we succeeded to win new "smart energy" business. Became a leading player in the Nordic market by winning and delivering first major solution projects in the sector for Vattenfall, Eon and Telenor . Also took global responsibility for the new "Smart Business" roadmap from April 2004.

Cape Town Area, South Africa

Schlumberger is a global leader in oil & gas services ("SLB" on NYSE & FTSE)More than doubled business unit revenue with significant margin improvement, by succeeding with a new recurring high margin service business. Restructured business and equity to accommodate local "black empowerment" requirements to be able to secure future business. Also worked intensively on a local MBO project.

Cape Town Area, South Africa

1-year initial project to improve the finance function by changing team and implementing processes, controls and reporting disciplines. Then worked for 2 years with senior team to improve the business by securing better contracts, managing significant foreign exchange exposures and launching new services with financing options. Assumed Public Officer role with responsibility for all company secretarial and taxation issues.

Suffolk, United Kingdom

All aspects of financial management and reporting for the UK business with revenue of $30m. Negotiated settlement agreements with 3 major customers following product recall.

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Spicers is a leading UK wholesaler of office supplies, was part of DS Smith plc.Various roles in the finance function during a 2 year trainee programme, followed by appointment to Financial Accountant position. Project Manager for new financial system implementation project throughout 1992.

Business Sustainability Management

Acma, Cgma, Accounting And Business/Management

1st time passes of all 16 modules within 2 year period, whilst in full-time role and only home study

Jt Honours, Mathematics And Sports Science, 2:1

Activities and Societies: Football, Tennis

Cambridge Institute Of Sustainable Leadership, Business Sustainability Management