A successful and inspirational professional with over 26 years direct experience in delivering central and local governments’ multi-million pound economic regeneration and agenda. Experience in both the private and public sectors and a successful track record in commissioning, developing and improving cost effective services that deliver customer excellence and value for money. A strong negotiator and influencer working at a strategic level gaining trust and long-term relationships with Board members, elected councilors, government officials and partners in identifying and implementing priorities for service delivery. Accomplished at translating these to a variety of audiences from the private, public and third sectors. A skilled communicator, adept at presenting to Corporate Boards of large multi-national businesses as well as building effective working partnerships and relationships with key regulators, stakeholders and local communities. I am a strong and inspirational leader with experience from the private and public sectors centered on a passion for customer excellence.Specialties: • Management of large complex regeneration projects • Economic research and development• Economic strategies• Inward investment strategies• Business & community engagement and consultation• Consultancy on regeneration development issues, planning enquiry expert witness• Development of regeneration strategies and visions• Project evaluation, partnership development and funding• Corporate asset strategies• Change management / implementation• Lobbying and political engagement