Alec Silke Email & Phone Number

Portlaoise

Title: Managing Director & Business Development ManagerIn 2001 I saw an opportunity for a new product range catering to the luxury market both commercial and residential, sourcing stone and tile in overseas countries, previously not imported into Ireland. I left McKeon Stone to start an import & distribution business. Role / Duties:Established and developed new stone tile business from inception in 2001 to being the leading provider on the Irish Market in 2008 with a turnover in excess of 1.7millionSourcing and importing new products to the Irish Market e.g. first importer of Turkish TravertinePurchasing and managing stock, experienced in importation proceduresRecruitment and supervision of staff – employed 7 at peakManaged and maintained customer relationships with some of the high profile Irish entrepreneursDeveloped new business opportunities in the commercial, wholesale and residential marketsPreparation of monthly financial reports

Title: Member of the Board of Directors, responsible for Sales & MarketingIn 1991 I started work in McKeon Stone as a forklift driver. Over the next few years I gained extensive product knowledge and up-skilled myself and took on new roles as the opportunity arose. I saw an opportunity for a previously untapped market in limestone window sills using material that was previously waste. I developed this into a multi million pound market and along the way took on full responsibility for Sales and Marketing of the Company with a seat on the Board of Directors. This market eventually accounted for a 25% share of the Company’s sales. Role / Duties: Responsible for developing new markets. Responsible for, design, production, and installation of large scale stone cladding and ashlar projects. Total values exceeding £1millon per year nationwide.Co-ordination and project management with leading Architects such as De Blacam & MeagherDeveloped new products.

Education record

Horticulture

Activities and Societies: President of the students union