Co-leading a focused and highly specialised Norwegian training and coaching company, expanding internationally and further developing and digitising leading-edge programmes within learning, Lean and continuous improvement culture and systems thinking supporting leadership development and transformation of private and public sector organisations.* Co-developed ILO's vision, mission, strategy, defined goals, target markets, products, and channels.* Full ownership of software… Show more Co-leading a focused and highly specialised Norwegian training and coaching company, expanding internationally and further developing and digitising leading-edge programmes within learning, Lean and continuous improvement culture and systems thinking supporting leadership development and transformation of private and public sector organisations.* Co-developed ILO's vision, mission, strategy, defined goals, target markets, products, and channels.* Full ownership of software development of OnTrack21 and the digital platform for Learning Culture Transformation, set-up and lead a team of UX/UI designers, developers, data analysts, and content creators.* Leading DigiLEAN.tools sales and marketing in the Middle East, identifying, evaluating potential partners and signing with representatives in USA, ME, and Asia.* Developed innovative applications within DigiLEAN.tools SaaS software taking it to new user groups (ISO, accreditation, auditing).Mentored senior managers and specialists. Show less

Founded and fully responsible for an entrepreneurial and technological venture managing a portfolio of business, product, and technology opportunities, engaging expertise to help create commercialisation ventures, and innovating technologies to solve problems as the portfolio evolves and some projects mature.* Business development consulting for Abdul Latif Jameel General Trading Co Ltd (Tokyo) in the Middle East (market assessment, identifying and engaging potential in-country… Show more Founded and fully responsible for an entrepreneurial and technological venture managing a portfolio of business, product, and technology opportunities, engaging expertise to help create commercialisation ventures, and innovating technologies to solve problems as the portfolio evolves and some projects mature.* Business development consulting for Abdul Latif Jameel General Trading Co Ltd (Tokyo) in the Middle East (market assessment, identifying and engaging potential in-country representatives and development projects).* Started a JV project providing FalconViz aerial surveying and 3D modelling services in Lebanon.* Conceptualised and outlined a data encryption game as a learn through play for children. Sold the idea and supported in-house development team.* Initiated and lead a technology-centred new business project, developed the first automatic feeding scanning technology of A1-size loose and bound archival material. Assembled a team of engineers, technicians, programmers, business consultants, scientists, and advisors. Managed, co-designed, and produced three automated prototypes including two fully functional scanners. Prepared to establish a UK business including potential investors and board of directors.* Developed an idea to reduce the weight of front-loading washing machines by around 25% yielding huge ergonomic benefits and reduction in carbon footprint. IP landscape was studied and patent application was filed. In collaboration with Nottingham Trent University, the idea was researched, a proof of concept was designed, prototyped, and evaluated. Show less

Focused management of high-stake new business technology-enabled ventures as well as shareholders’ family project, navigating uncertainties in a challenging internal and external environment while continuing to plant seeds for potential long-term new businesses.

Highly empowered role leading the exploration and development of non-automotive strategic business opportunities, products, startups, and joint ventures to support an $xxbn group’s long-term diversification.* Developed new diversification business ideas, studied opportunities and produced investment proposals ($xm to $xxm) e.g. telematics, recycling waste, water desalination, aquaculture.* Assessed, advised, and progressed to decision point investment opportunities and/or related… Show more Highly empowered role leading the exploration and development of non-automotive strategic business opportunities, products, startups, and joint ventures to support an $xxbn group’s long-term diversification.* Developed new diversification business ideas, studied opportunities and produced investment proposals ($xm to $xxm) e.g. telematics, recycling waste, water desalination, aquaculture.* Assessed, advised, and progressed to decision point investment opportunities and/or related technologies ($xm to $xxm) e.g. solar PV, location systems, automotive, aquaculture, and biofuel, many included due diligence.* Conceptualised and developed a product design and engineering JV project plan and feasibility study, $xxm est revenue, and $xm est investment, evaluated/selected potential partner, negotiated a deal, and executed first phase.* Set the foundations (explored, conceptualised, strategised) for the establishment of ALJ Energy. Engaged global solar project developers, manufacturers, and financers in discussions. Engaged research and global strategy advisory firms.* Initiated and lead project to collaborate with Cyberdyne (Japan) on a robotized rehabilitation JV business in KSA. Managed from concept until an advanced stage of SFDA approval and readiness for pilot (inc. signing agreements and funding).* Represented ALJ up to decision point on a hi-tech strawberry farming pilot project working towards a JV with Sharp - Japan.* Co-founded Momayaz start-up fund and served on its committee. Show less

Responsible for exploring and realising strategic product opportunities through focused automotive product roadmaps and new product lines to strengthen Toyota’s brand and defend its market leadership in Saudi Arabia.* Produced R&D strategy for medium and longer term. Defined key product roadmaps.* Identified, contracted, and collaborated with leading European technology consultants to outline research strategy, identify technologies, build technology roadmaps and research portfolio;… Show more Responsible for exploring and realising strategic product opportunities through focused automotive product roadmaps and new product lines to strengthen Toyota’s brand and defend its market leadership in Saudi Arabia.* Produced R&D strategy for medium and longer term. Defined key product roadmaps.* Identified, contracted, and collaborated with leading European technology consultants to outline research strategy, identify technologies, build technology roadmaps and research portfolio; 269 technologies were identified (Safety, Security, Comfort and Convenience).* Developed product strategy to secure a key product group around infotainment, telematics and driver assistance worth more than US$xxm in annual revenue- managed business and technical feasibility studies.* Identified, evaluated, and started negotiations to license a globally-leading sleep alert technology. Show less

Full leadership in setting up and managing 19-member product development team and facility working very closely with Toyota Motor Corporation and auto parts manufacturers in Asia, South Africa & Europe to innovatively support an $xbn annual car sales with Port-Installed Options products.* Proposed and secured funding and support for a strategy to build automotive accessories product development centre.* Built and managed the development centre, and strengthened relationship with… Show more Full leadership in setting up and managing 19-member product development team and facility working very closely with Toyota Motor Corporation and auto parts manufacturers in Asia, South Africa & Europe to innovatively support an $xbn annual car sales with Port-Installed Options products.* Proposed and secured funding and support for a strategy to build automotive accessories product development centre.* Built and managed the development centre, and strengthened relationship with Toyota-CADD leading to signing Global-Glocal Agreement. * Oversaw 18 development projects in 2005 and 42 in 2006; 7 new products were launched generating sales over US$xxm in 2007 and 2008.* Established business relationships and managed development teams resulting in 52 product design concepts of automotive accessories (e.g. lighting, built-in water storage, in-vehicle entertainment)* Lead 4x4 concept car project to explore new possibilities for an off-road model for the Arabian desert.* Achieved initial acceptance from Toyota to sign a "Self-Approval Agreement" for faster approvals of certain carry-on products. Show less

Full responsibility of a 124-associate vehicle logistics, demand planning and ordering operation of 1xx,000 vehicles per year with Toyota Way, Kaizen, digitisation and people engagement as key for the realisation of a 5-year strategy.* Lead the transformation of a 124-employee vehicle logistics operation through a 5-year strategy- developing people, processes and IT systems to support higher levels of operational performance and excellence and to create capacity for xx% annual growth… Show more Full responsibility of a 124-associate vehicle logistics, demand planning and ordering operation of 1xx,000 vehicles per year with Toyota Way, Kaizen, digitisation and people engagement as key for the realisation of a 5-year strategy.* Lead the transformation of a 124-employee vehicle logistics operation through a 5-year strategy- developing people, processes and IT systems to support higher levels of operational performance and excellence and to create capacity for xx% annual growth. 107,000 vehicles per year in 2004.* Contained vehicle transportation cost increase to 2.6% against projected 6.7% by redistributing routes and following a well-structured tendering process.* Reduced vehicle search time by >50% and driver waiting time to collect vehicles by 70% in 2H2003 by implementing Vehicle Location System and Allocation by VIN.* Increased On-Time Vehicle Delivery from 82% in 2002 to 97% in 2003 and maintained throughout 2004. Show less

Responsible for training, coaching, and leading process improvement teams and re-engineering projects in operations, support services, and corporate head office as a Business Process Improvement Head in the largest independent Toyota and Lexus distributor and car leasing company in the world.

Planned the roll out and coordinated Hartwell Aftersales Process Improvement to improve operational and financial performance of 36 retail branches of automotive parts, service, and accident repair of multiple car brands, lead and coached more than 8 teams of 39 persons in total.

Managed projects and IT resources where mergers and acquisitions of automotive leasing companies and fleets have driven business growth bringing major operational and cost challenges requiring streamlining, migration, integration, consolidation, and user support.Eurolease Car Contracts Ltd is now Toomey Leasing Group Limited