Sid Reddy Ma (Cantab.) Email & Phone Number

Recently acted as an adviser to several private companies on company growth and development, preparation for eventual disposal and disposal value optimisation.I am now semi-retired and acting as Director of Finance on a part-time basis for a fast-growing motor claims management company based in Rotherham, Lemonaid Motor Legal Limited, having been involved as an adviser since it was formed. A great company to be involved in, headed by Luke Baker, and I look forward to advising them on the journey ahead.Previously involved as one of two senior executives in the growth of a fully quoted business from £20m turnover to £500m, operating from 800 sites,within 6 years, involving the initial mbo, subsequent flotation and organic growth supplemented by 65 acquisitions, both private and public companies, during that period.I have a detailed background in pro-active professional advice, organic and acquisitive business growth.I can add value to businesses seeking an exit and assisting in both business development by acquisition and maximising returns on an eventual business disposal.

Listed skills include Business Strategy, Cost Reduction Management, Cloud Computing, Business Development, and 15 others.

• Group Finance Director

  Finelist Group Plc

  Mar 1991 - Oct 2001 - Stratford-Upon-Avon And Nationwide

  Requested by the CEO, Chris Swan, to join shortly after advising on a tricky MBO. We grew the business from £13m turnover to £25m turnover and implemented infrastructure to allow the Group to float in 1993 and subsequently grow to 800 sites with sales of over £500m through organic growth and sector consolidation via acquisition. Extensive involvement in due diligence, fund-raisings and equity issues, implementing and integrating systems, controls and developing personnel to support this growth… Show more Requested by the CEO, Chris Swan, to join shortly after advising on a tricky MBO. We grew the business from £13m turnover to £25m turnover and implemented infrastructure to allow the Group to float in 1993 and subsequently grow to 800 sites with sales of over £500m through organic growth and sector consolidation via acquisition. Extensive involvement in due diligence, fund-raisings and equity issues, implementing and integrating systems, controls and developing personnel to support this growth whilst also dealing with strategy, City investors, reporting requirements, other stakeholders and other matters including Company Secretarial, Pensions and Insurance. 61 businesses were successfully acquired in a 5-year period with significant acquisitions including Ferraris Piston Services from Tomkins, MotorWorld Group PLC, Independent Parts Group and Maccess Cash and Carry. Show less