I am an ACA qualified, multi award-winning Managing Director, now pursuing a career focused on NED and board level advisory roles and looking to join Boards of innovative, owner-managed / VC-backed businesses planning for rapid growth or exit.I bring deep, hands-on expertise of driving strategy within the retail licensing sector to grow business revenue and geographical expansion, having taken a family business into the private equity world through disciplined growth, long-term partnership development and restructuring. I consider myself to be someone who can add real strategic value to an organisation. Above all, I have a reputation for getting things done. I typically work alongside senior leadership teams, distilling complex information into simplified insights and challenging board members to prioritise deliverables aligned with strategic business direction.I am skilled in resolving difficult issues - thinking holistically and negotiating effectively to deliver innovative routes to revenue growth. As Managing Director at Character World, I operationalised and integrated a coveted Disney licensing deal, more than doubling the workforce from 16 to 50 people, increasing business revenues from £7m to £15m within 12 months, hitting minimum volumes and securing a contract renewal after 2 years.I am passionate about adapting to changes in competitive landscape, legislation, external market forces and sustainability - deploying resources in the most efficient way to ensure consistent future profitability.Key Skills:Board-Level Experience | Strategic Oversight & Governance | Risk Management | Strategic Planning & Execution | Stakeholder Engagement | Financial & Commercial Acumen | Relationship Management | Communication Skills | Sourcing Strategy & Supply Chain Efficiency | Negotiation Skills | Business Re-Engineering | Value Creation | Funding & Exit Strategy | Crisis Management