A proactive and innovative P&L Business Manager/Managing Director having worked in B2B, B2C, publishing, gift, toy, licensing,consulting at both national and global corporate levels.With a track record of significant business development and profit enhancement I have experience in strategic planning, sales, relationship building, retail and non-retail channel management, key account management, new market entry, business starts up and turnarounds, team building, customer service improvement and event management.I restructured the national sales force of a UK gift company and opened a number of new channels and national accounts laying the platform for significant business growth.In line with corporate objectives I developed and executed a strategic plan aimed at significantly increasing the EMEA presence of a US consumer goods company in preparation for divestment. Post the successful sale to a major Chinese company I took the role of International Managing Director (global except USA) helping to transition the structure and culture of the operation and securing critical global relationships to ensure ongoing success.I am skilled in identifying market opportunities and turning them into profitable business as evidenced by;- opening new retail, non-retail and on-line channels for a UK publishing company. Impact on annual revenue of £4m GBP- acquiring a network of sales and distribution companies to establish a UK market leader position for a US Nasdaq quoted operation. Increased annual revenue by £12m GBP- launching and managing overseas companies for a Chinese media group. Annual revenue of $12m USD.- negotiating global and national licensed property rights and developing long term relationships with key IP holders including Disney, Nickelodeon and BBC. Annual revenue of $20m USD- developing bespoke product ranges with clients including Walmart, M&S, Tesco, Boots, Costco, Aldi, Lidl, Carrefour, El Corte Ingles, Sonae and many others. Annual revenue of $10m USD.Tony Pickuptonypickup16@gmail.com(44) 7900 243012