Gareth Walters Email & Phone Number

Southborough, Gb

Tonbridge, United Kingdom

I am an Appointed Representative of the WPA Healthcare Practice PLC. The Healthcare Practice is a wholly owned subsidiary of WPA, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. I only advise on WPA’s products and services, which provide access to the sort of healthcare that I want for myself and my family. The Healthcare Practice holds itself to the highest professional standards. As a Healthcare Partner I focus on the service I provide to my clients. I am trained first and foremost to listen and ask questions, so I truly understand the needs of my clients. To give the best advice. To never rush. To always act in my client's best interest.WPA offer groundbreaking personal and business health insurance policies that have truly revolutionised healthcare in the UK. From funding cancer drugs not readily available on the NHS, the first benefit of its kind, to being recognised by the World Health Organisation as leading in the development of new policies that reduce costs for clients.

Sevenoaks

The Sevenoaks & District Chamber of Commerce is a networking group that is here to help its members grow and promote the community as a whole. Its aim is simple – to be the voice of business for Sevenoaks and District.During my time on the Board of Directors I advised on membership for the Chamber with special emphasis on the Business Partner Program, which I conceived and introduced. If you are a member and would like to be invited to our LinkedIn group or if you are thinking about becoming a member and have any questions, please email info@sevenoakschamber.com

Sevenoaks

UK subsidiary of Germany’s leading supplier of learning management, electronic performance support system and content authoring software, also bespoke e-learning content. Recruited (first UK employee) to manage IMC’s UK infrastructure set-up and launch.• Won £6 million of initial public sector business with Departments of Health and Communities & Local Government, and Financial Services Authority • Achieved some £350,000 diversified private sector client base revenues, notably with BAE Systems and Inchcape Shipping Services• Completely revised all company collateral into fit for purpose English

Sevenoaks

Launched the UK distributorship of Jean d’Arcel (JDA) brand of skin care and cosmetic products • Won over 70 active accounts in beauty salon and health farm markets• Conceived and delivered own-labelling strategy for UK health farms

Muenchen

Privately owned skin care and microdermabrasion equipment manufacturer. Hired as first-ever export manager with worldwide remit • Secured distribution agreements with partners in over 20 new countries including UK• Grew business significantly with existing partners in five major markets including USA• Instituted formal Partnership Training Programme to strengthen links with distributors• Completely revised all company collateral into fit for purpose English

Muenchen

Austrian state-owned manufacturer of cigarettes and cigars. German office handled iconic heritage brand NIL (“Nile”) and Europe-wide private label cigarette sales to major retailers. Group Product Manager (own brands); and Key Account Manager (private label)• Led re-launch of NIL brand in Germany, growing market share to 2% from zero on budget of DM 450,000. • Grew NIL brand awareness and sales through “urban intelligentsia” image of cultural chic, expanding from Berlin-only business to national distribution.• Delivered 20% cost savings in media purchasing and agency fees through development of new working practices.• Successfully defended and grew market leading position in private label brands distributed through virtually all major national grocery chains.

Hamburg

Germany’s leading privately owned manufacturer of cigarettes with approx 25% domestic market share, which expanded rapidly into Eastern Europe after the fall of communism. Promotions Manager (Duty Free & Eastern Europe)• Delivered promotional campaigns in European Duty Free (East & West) for all major Reemtsma brands, increasing effectiveness though introduction of Europe wide training programmes for promotions staff.• Conceived and ran promotion campaigns for Bulgaria launch of West and Davidoff brands

Certificate In Insurance

Marketing