Right from the start of my career, when I established my family business, I was driven and determined to achieve commercial and operational excellence, securing major clients such as BP, the London Underground, Shell and British Airways. Today, I am a C-level leader who has worked globally, transforming business operations and unlocking opportunities that result in sustainable revenue growth and profitability, even in challenging markets. I am proud to be awarded Freedom of the City of London and to be clothed in the livery of the Worshipful Company of Shipwrights. In 2021, I was elected Chair of the Horsham branch of the Royal British Legion. Since 2016, I have served as the inaugural Chair of ArGo, a humanitarian aid and disaster relief trade association inspired by the former UK Trade & Investment (now the Department for International Trade). Always drawn to dynamic organisations of all sizes and types, from startups to multinationals. Ever the diplomat, I engage with multilevel stakeholders up to board level, steering and influencing strategic agendas and building consensus. My forte is creating and scaling world-class capabilities from the ground up, comprising top talent and empowering cultures. Regarding risk and crisis management, I protect company reputations and brands, coordinating domestic and international responses while handling the press and media. I am recognised by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), an executive body of the United Nations, as a skilled professional in Crisis and Incident Command, Marine Oil and Chemical Spills, Marine Salvage, Insurance and Compensation Regimes, with a portfolio of projects to support this expertise.Whether it is driving change, setting and executing growth strategies, establishing operational capabilities or spearheading efficiencies and corporate resilience, I take companies to the next level and deliver positive outcomes.Specialities:Strategy Development and Execution > Leadership > Culture and Capability Building > Enhancing Revenue and Profitability > Operational Excellence and Efficiencies > Driving Change > Creating Brand, Reputation and Cultural Identity > Multilevel Stakeholder Engagement > Influencing > Diplomacy > Crisis, Incident and Emergency Management > Risk Management and Mitigation > Embedding ‘Vision of Success’ > Diverse Cultures and Commercial Environments