Tim Darwell-Taylor Email & Phone Number

Surrey, England, United Kingdom

Worldwide

London, United Kingdom

Digital Media Platforms "DMP" is an independent brand focused on providing businesses with a superior communications experience which is easy-to-use and constantly improving. We strive to deliver solutions in a fresh, innovative way that simplifies the purchasing process for the consumer; we believe in making our products stand out and by virtue of this helping our customers stand out.As a Design-Led manufacturer and agnostic tech partner we focus on a specialised range of products enabling our customers to do more than just put a ‘TV on the wall’ or ‘Plug-in a speaker’. Instead our products and solutions are designed for purpose, designed to be noticed and stand out but more importantly work effortlessly!Equally important to us is being Solutions Driven ensuring that every product or solution we produce delivers a complete solution for the customer.One vendor for the entire project through an All-Inclusive product approach - including planning, design, implementation, content strategy, programme configuration, installation, services, maintenance and ongoing management. We work with a range of partners and affiliates and are happy to consider strategic alliances or joint ventures; We would like to hear from you if you know of any opportunities or are able to connect us to specific business verticals. For more information or to discuss areas of collaboration please contact me at: tim@digitalmediaplatforms.co.uk

Emea

Providing consultancy, advice and guidance within the framework of fixed term interim contracts and short and long term consultancy. Working with SME’s, business start-ups, VC backed ventures, companies looking to exit, MBO’s, acquisitions, mergers, new market penetration and helping companies raise funds. I have worked with a variety of organisations from start-ups to established businesses operating in a variety of sectors including Luxury Travel, Airline, Tour Ops, General Aviation, Retail/e-Commerce, Media Communications, Digital Signage, Sports, Event Management, KPO/BPO, Front & Back Office Contact Centres. I try to bring a fresh perspective to everyday business challenges and offer objective advice, expertise and specialist skills with the aim of creating value, maximising ROI, growth and improving business performance.Every business is unique and has its own set of circumstances; I work with organisations - full-time, part-time and on a specific project basis - to improve effectiveness through strategy facilitation; specifically to implement and improve organisational and commercial efficiency. By taking the time to understand the business, by carefully analysing it, I work to identify improvements that can be made and quantify the benefits of making those improvements. I aim to deliver increased profits and sustained business improvement.

Cobham, Surrey

Providing complete Audio Visual, Video Conferencing and Unified Communication solutions to satisfied customers worldwide. Personalised systems featured user-friendly control functions that made state of the art technology accessible to all.

Horsham, West Sussex

Whether your need is for a single flight or a long term requirement for an entire season or several months/years, we will endeavour to ensure all your requirements are met in a timely, professional and cost effective manner – the best solution at the right price, every time.With an enviable reputation based upon mutual trust and respect of our clients, Ford Aviation have been at the forefront of Air Charter and ACMI Leasing Services to the tour operating and airline sector for over 10 years. With the aim of fulfilling clients’ needs however, challenging they maybe, we are committed to finding the best solution at the right price, every time. We provide a variety of short, medium and long-term aircraft charter and leasing solutions and aviation support services. With a strong reputation for reliability and professionalism, we regularly deliver the lowest ACMI rates available, to benefit customers. Our dealings are completely transparent and based upon strict client confidentiality. In addition we can advise on areas such as crew training, flight time limitations and all aspects of ground operations having accumulated a wealth of experience in these areas over many years.With our own Operations Centre (retained under contract) based at London’s Gatwick Airport we can provide up-to-the minute flight planning and 24-hour flight watch services to support ACMI flying.

Global Business;Offices In Uk, India, Us, Australia, New Zealand, Spain & Mexico

Started the company [with my business partner Chris Powell] in November 2002 and grew the business to over 800 staff in five countries across the world. Sold on the company in August 2007 successfully completed the 3 year earn-out in 2010 and integrated the business into the purchasers wider group. Zero Octa was a high growth, niche, specialist, airline financial services, and International BPO business. I held full responsibility for the efficient running of the Company’s international operations in India and Mexico, the acquiring, retaining and growing of key corporate clients through the Sales, Marketing and Business Development function. My role encompassed full P&L responsibility, quality, productivity, senior relationship management, operations and the strategic direction of the Company. Additional strengths and experience include:• Working with and managing the expectations of various trustee type individuals and organisations including banks, VC’s, management teams and shareholders. • Identifying and managing cost saving opportunities and initiatives.• Evaluating operational performance, capacity and output and its corresponding production processes, and working on methodical improvements for greater efficiency and profitability.• Developing and building international commercial teams. • Establishing new products and new markets utilising existing processes in different ways.• Judging the talents of the people within the business and ensuring staff and teams were fully motivated and suitable for their particular role.• Developing comprehensive strategies and translating these into practical tactics producing results

International

VC backed Airline services outsourcing business (Specilist BPO)Led a team of nine (9) managers in the successful management buy-out of this specialist airline services outsourcing business.

London/Paris

Business Class only 'Club concept' Airline operating CDG-LCY utilizing a pre-loaded, credit card type facility rather than the conventional airline ticketing process.• Established complete commercial and operational procedures for the UK• Established revenue management (PRA) business processes. • Achieved average passenger loads within the first 8 months of operation of 67% and secured the preferred supplier status of a number of key corporate accounts.• Ensured revenues remained consistent and increased steadily over the period of operation.