Karim - COO/Managing Director - UK - iCEO #61092

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Karim's Profile

iCEO #61092

Position: COO/Managing Director

Nationality: UK

Experience

An enterprising and driven C-Suite individual with +20 years’ experience of leading a diverse range of work steering global transformations and turnaround, with broad exposure to disruptive / innovative technology-based product and service sectors, from start-ups to established businesses

Major Achievements

Appointed to turnaround manufacturing plant - £100m t/o - 250 FTEs. Increased margins by 10% in the first 12 months. • Posted first operating profit in 4 years and first net profit in 6 years, delivering a £10m turnaround in contribution.

Industry Sector Competencies

E-Commerce/Internet

Software

Systems Integration

Private Equity

Professional Objectives

Function: MD/COO

Sector: professional services, technology, media, financial services

Interim Manager: Yes

Permanent Position: Yes

Operational: Yes

Availability: Full time, part time, coaching on demand

Prefered Locations: Europe, US

Countries Covered

Germany

Japan

Switzerland

UK

USA

Operational Competencies

Technologies to market (Expert)

Business development (Expert)

Acquisition and shadow management (Professional)

New product or service launch (Expert)

Geographical expansion (Expert)

Company rescue or turnaround (Expert)

Close down or sell off (Expert)

Pre or post investment audit (Expert)