In CEO and CFO roles since 2002, I have grown and financed multiple technology, media & science companies, from angel funding to raising venture capital funds, and a listing on the UK AIM market+ Developed a $4bn US NASDAQ corporation from an $11m Cambridge University technology spin-out.+ Launched a UK 3G mobile network and turned loss-making One2One into profitable EE - the World's largest mobile operator at the time.+ Achieved successful UK stock market AIM listing for a Chris Evans/Merlin VC-backed Therapeutics / Biopharmaceutical company.As CEO in a recent turnaround, I created a sustainable future for a mid-sized tech business, encouraging talent and sound business disciplines - over 3 years I doubled turnover and trebled profits, winning new business streams and establishing a long term strategy. As a board member with charity Young Enterprise, in 2012 winning the Queens Award for developing talent, confidence and employability in young people.My early career included: Raising money for a bid for British Coal; Negotiating JV agreements with PepsiCo; and starting up a new direct-to-retail business for EMAP plc. I can lean on relevant expertise in communications, FMCG, software, biotech/life sciences and media, from start-up to sustainable enterprise, personally driving their strategy and commercial development. Also a Qualified Accountant, I am a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).Specialties: Technology championAssessing opportunities and starting up new ventures Working with creatives, engineers and scientists Developing profitable business partnerships and alliances internationallyRaising finance for startups, JV's, and their acquisition or mergerBoard-level professionalAll-round balanced business understandingTurnaround specialistSponsoring and managing changeA safe pair of handsSector experience: FMCG, Media, Government Partnerships, Technology, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Manufacturing & Education.