David - COO/Managing Director - UK - iCEO #5225

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David's Profile

iCEO #5225

Position: COO/Managing Director

Nationality: UK

Experience

“A no-nonsense deliverer” Proven business-leader with an insatiable passion for developing & implementing innovative growth strategies for ambitious companies in various markets: Domestic & International, B2B & B2C, Public & Private, High-tech, Telco Medical & Internet markets.

Major Achievements

As Commercial Director of a major UK plc (>£300m t/o), he held responsibility for the group’s gross margin through his control of both the Pricing Teams and Cost of Sale (where he implemented savings of c. £13m over an 18 month period). In addition he was responsible for introduction of a cross-functional review board to sanity check all major bids and held day to day P&L control of a £24m pa autonomous division.He managed c 150 staff and controlled an OPEX budget of c £25m.

Industry Sector Competencies

E-Commerce/Internet

Electronics

IT/Computer Hardware

Systems Integration

Telecommunications

MultiMedia

Professional Objectives

Function: CEO, MD, Commercial Director, Transformation/Change Director

Sector: High Tech, Telco/Internet

Interim Manager: Yes

Permanent Position: Yes

Operational: Yes

Availability: Full time

Prefered Locations: UK

Additional Professional Interests

Non executive director assignments

Countries Covered

UK

Operational Competencies

Technologies to market (Expert)

Business development (Expert)

Acquisition and shadow management (Expert)

New product or service launch (Expert)

Geographical expansion (Professional)

Company rescue or turnaround (Professional)

Close down or sell off (Professional)