Experienced senior company officer with a demonstrated history of working in the entertainment lighting industry. Skilled in Films, Television, Power Generation, Power Distribution, Control Systems Design, latterly specialising in business start ups / managing business growth & change. Vast experience of tungsten, HMI/MSR “daylight”, LED fixtures and specialist R&D.Strong engineering professional - a full member of the IET and a committee member of the BSI.Full DBS checked and C&G qualified. Long term vocational occupation in dry/wet rental businesses coupled with sales and asset management.Developer and designer of multiple, now industry standard, products since 1997.Natural engineer designing bespoke solutions to common problems across different disciplines, media and materials - dimming, power distribution, grip, cables, tungsten/HMI and LED lighting fixtures, power generation (ICE and DC/AC).As a CEO and company director, specialism in building from the ground up or remodelling smaller companies that require the next step in their evolution.Core strategic planning, business modelling and forecasting in diverse sectors of the industry.Proven leadership and collaboration skills with the ability to effectively manage, coach, empower and delegate.• A proven leader with a history of delivering strong financial and operational performance.• Success in implementing process improvements with a focus on improving efficiency.• Strong understanding of financial planning, budgeting, reporting and strategy.• Proven quality management skills with a strong customer focus.• Superlative communication and negotiation skills with an ability to communicate with diplomacy and tact.• Strong attention to detail and an entrepreneurial spirit.• Experience in engaging a team, building consensus and delivering strategies and results.• Multiple previous successes in an operations and sales leadership role.• Strong organizational skills with a problem-solving attitude.• Solid knowledge of CRM and rental management software.