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An experienced Chief Executive Officer and Board Director with a proven track record in leading boards to develop strategy and execute objectives to deliver growth, shareholder value and improved business performance. Passionate about building organisational capability and delivering operational excellence. An authentic leader with a relentless focus on leading and developing multi-disciplinary teams in often complex structures. Meaningful employee and stakeholder engagement is a core driver. Strong commercial and financial acumen with extensive P&L responsibility. Adept at working across multiple sectors in often regulated environments. Agile, effective and committed. Proven track record in:• Strategy/growth/transformation: developing strategy and leading organisations through transformational change (inc: growth, mergers, restructuring, downsizing, IT and capital projects).• Leadership and people: building organisational capabilities, developing leaders and teams across diverse, multi-site operations, driving engagement, culture change, and performance mindset.• Commercial: driving value and growth through tendering, procurement, contract negotiation, and developing strategic partnerships.• Financial: P&L accountability (£30m t/o), business planning, long-term/strategic financial planning, and reporting to boards, funders and stakeholders.• Advocacy: successful engagement with multiple regulators, funders, local authorities, politicians, media and active stakeholder groups.• Operations: providing leadership to teams across a wide geography and range of services, establishing continuous improvement cultures to drive quality, customer and colleague experience, compliance and financial performance.

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