Reporting into the UK Country Manager I am responsible for managing Asda and Centresoft (EA’s UK distributor)

Take 2 Interactive (www.take2games.com)A top 5 global software publisher headquartered in New York City, Take Two Interactive Inc is a leading developer, marketer and publisher of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe. The Company develops and publishes products through its two wholly-owned labels Rockstar Games and 2K. Product portfolio includes some of the best-selling video game franchises in the world including Grand Theft Auto, Bioshock, Borderlands, NBA and… Show more Take 2 Interactive (www.take2games.com)A top 5 global software publisher headquartered in New York City, Take Two Interactive Inc is a leading developer, marketer and publisher of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe. The Company develops and publishes products through its two wholly-owned labels Rockstar Games and 2K. Product portfolio includes some of the best-selling video game franchises in the world including Grand Theft Auto, Bioshock, Borderlands, NBA and WWE. Take Two’s products are designed for console systems, handheld gaming systems and personal computers, including smartphones and tablets, and are delivered through physical retail, digital download, online platforms and cloud streaming services. • Reporting into the UK and ROE sales director I am responsible for 40% of UK boxed product revenue. • For over 4 years I have been the account manager for Game, the UK’s largest customer. • Current customers: GAME, Argos, Independent Specialists, Gem Distribution, HMV, The Hut Group, Shop Direct Group.• I have also been responsible for managing Tesco, Sainsburys, Dixons, Amazon and Blockbuster Show less

Vivendi Games - now Activision Blizzard (www.activisionblizzard.com)• Vivendi Games were a top 10 global software publisher• With a broad range of titles, including World of Warcraft, Crash and Spyro (now called Skylanders) Scarface, 50 Cent, Spiderwick Chronicles, The Bourne Conspiracy, Ghostbusters, and new IP’s such as Timeshift and FEAR• I was responsible for managing Entertainment UK, Argos, Ireland (Gamestop, Smyths Toys, Xtravision and CGS)• Previous customers: GAME… Show more Vivendi Games - now Activision Blizzard (www.activisionblizzard.com)• Vivendi Games were a top 10 global software publisher• With a broad range of titles, including World of Warcraft, Crash and Spyro (now called Skylanders) Scarface, 50 Cent, Spiderwick Chronicles, The Bourne Conspiracy, Ghostbusters, and new IP’s such as Timeshift and FEAR• I was responsible for managing Entertainment UK, Argos, Ireland (Gamestop, Smyths Toys, Xtravision and CGS)• Previous customers: GAME, Play, Amazon, Toys R Us, Choices• Responsible for 35% of UK turnover. Show less

A publisher with it’s head office based in North America. The company opened a satellite office in London where I reported directly into the CEO of France. I was bought in at the start of the business and was responsible for executing the sales and marketing of the companies portfolio of products and opening channels of distribution. Whilst I was there we opened accounts with all key customers and successfully launched several new titles into the retail channel. I was able to enhance my… Show more A publisher with it’s head office based in North America. The company opened a satellite office in London where I reported directly into the CEO of France. I was bought in at the start of the business and was responsible for executing the sales and marketing of the companies portfolio of products and opening channels of distribution. Whilst I was there we opened accounts with all key customers and successfully launched several new titles into the retail channel. I was able to enhance my personnel management skills as all staff reported into myself. Show less

BigBen were looking to grow their business and become the number one peripherals company in the UK. I was bought in to secure business with key national accounts and was responsible for achieving sales targets and maximising profitability of all accounts. I managed the company’s top accounts on a day to day basis whilst also overseeing the national account manager who looked after the key accounts. I also opened numerous new business channels whilst I was there, including securing a new… Show more BigBen were looking to grow their business and become the number one peripherals company in the UK. I was bought in to secure business with key national accounts and was responsible for achieving sales targets and maximising profitability of all accounts. I managed the company’s top accounts on a day to day basis whilst also overseeing the national account manager who looked after the key accounts. I also opened numerous new business channels whilst I was there, including securing a new customer which became BigBen’s number 1 peripherals account for the year. Show less

Radica were the number one video games accessories company in the UK. I initially joined the company as the sales manager for the peripherals division and was responsible for managing a team of 4 sales people, creating and managing forecasts, presenting new products, range and category management, trade marketing, stock management, new business. After continued success I was promoted to group sales manager in 2000 overseeing both the peripherals and toy divisions.