Over the last thirty years, I've been told I'm practical and pragmatic. My track record demonstrates building and expanding organizations to achieve significant growth in turnover, staff retention and building teams. While my experience section cannot cover everything, it showcases the businesses I've managed, built and sold. By effectively utilizing teams, I drive business strategy, finance, and operations, setting and achieving targets through engagement with employees, customers, stakeholders and suppliers. I've also expanded by acquiring and successfully selling three self-started companies in financial solutions, security services (including cyber), and Information Technology. In past and current roles, I’ve identified potential threats to company performance and consistently minimized financial risk. This encompasses guidance on financial aspects such as HMRC, Cash Flow, VAT, Annual Accounts, Projections, Asset valuations, and various other compliance operations.Business Mentor (ILM Accredited)Since 2022, I have assisted numerous businesses in Cyber Security, Construction, and Service Delivery with general and specific topics. My expertise covers succession planning, hiring for new roles, and financial planning. Additionally, I've facilitated the outsourcing of IT system development to execute specific tasks based on internally generated statements of work.Trustee: Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Charity www.swingsandsmiles.co.ukI am a member of the governing trustees of a local charity in Thatcham who takes on the responsibility of championing the needs of kids with SEND needs. I specialise in working with their IT systems, delivering new services, and systems integration.Board Member Yattendon Classic Vehicle Day (YCVD) www.ycvd.co.ukWe run an annual car show in Yattendon, My role is Operations and Funding management.I now seek to utilise my expertise for organizations looking for either a Non-Executive Director or Business Mentor, with a focus on, streamlining operations and providing strategic, financial, and regulatory compliance guidance.Are you interested in learning more about what I can do for you? I’d be delighted to chat. You can reach me via email at vic.mistry@maximsg.com.Want a different perspective?Look me up at:https://portfolio-collective.com/collective/the-collective-network/vicmistry