I am the founder of two successful startups (Sales Express, bought by Leasecontracts plc and Critica Ltd, bought by IMPAQ Group). Utilising management skills developed at GE, I became CEO of IAS Gemini (a divestiture by a Financial Times Group company).I focus hard on creating compelling shareholder value and posses a demonstrable record of developing challenging but realistic strategies; thereby usually delivering beyond expectation.I have consulted with companies that include ABN Amro, AON Insurance, GE Capital, Computer Associates, Barclays Bank, Lloyds TSB, Scottish Widows and Serco.A Cranfield University School of Management competence testing exercise profiled me as:Steve is very good at problem solving and seeking out and acting on opportunities. He makes strong use of persuasion and influence strategies. He is highly assertive and self-confident. Steve’s key drivers are the need for achievement, challenge and self-determination, with personal wealth creation only used as one measure of achievement.