Inspirational and authentic business leader with P&L responsibility gained in Engineering & Manufacturing sectors serving Automotive, Off-Highway, Industrial Engineering, Oil & Gas and Building Products markets. Operated within Plc.’s, Private Equity (5 year assignment in Michigan, USA) and Family ownership. Pivotal roles held in post-acquisition integration of businesses and divestitures. B.Sc. (Hons) Degree: 1st in Mechanical Engineering. Chartered Engineer. Fluent French speaker. Married: 3 children.- OperationalP&L achievements include two ‘loss-to-profit’ turnarounds in engineering services and product manufacturing. Drives 'operational excellence' to enhance margin through top-line growth, manufacturing efficiency gains, market value recognition, strategic organisational restructuring programs, proactive product design change, rationalisation of plants and supply chain optimisation to low cost regions.- CommercialExtensive commercial experience within high and low volume engineered product markets and value-add services spanning the Americas, Europe and Asia. Delivers profitable growth organically and tenaciously secures conquest new business from competitors. Establishes highly productive Customer relationships at all levels, including C-Suite. Personally accountable for negotiating and securing major long-term contracts. Held leadership roles in high-value commercial bids winning new business in 'engineered product' from Customers e.g. Ford Motor Company, PSA, JLR, John Deere, AGCO, Caterpillar, JCB, Komatsu, Sulzer, Weir Group and 'service' sales into companies such as Shell, BP and Exxon. - LeadershipSecures outstanding performance and commitment from co-workers acting as strategist, team coach, mentor and motivator. Successful track record in championing creation and implementation of Global Key Account Management (KAM) Strategies to drive improved win-rates and market share from sales team investment.