George
CEO - UK - iCEO #22164

Experience

Highly experienced international businessman - originally from Scotland - with extensive experience in Capital Goods, Consumer, Software, Industrial markets. I have managed large and small businesses in 11 different countries, and I am as comfortable on the shop floor as I am in the boardroom. My mission is to direct businesses to their next level.

Major Achievements

50M $ turnover. 350 employees. 4 factories – 3 in Saudi, 1 in Dubai. •Increased group sales by 50% in 3 years from 30 - 50M$. •Doubled group profit in 3 years. •Initiated 2 new M&A projects currently in progress. •Prepared IPO planning for the Company. •Senior management reorganization. •Improved accounting methodologies. •Disciplined sales procedures. •Improved supply chain and IT management. •Reduced working capital requirements.

Industry Sector Competencies

Software

Consumer Goods

Packaging

Plastics

Heavy capital goods

Professional Objectives

Function: CEO, Managing Director, COO

Sector: Industry, Software

Interim Manager: No

Permanent Position: Yes

Operational: Yes

Availability: Full time

Prefered Locations: flexible

Additional Professional Interests

Non executive director assignments

Countries Covered

Bahrain

China

France

UK

USA

Operational Competencies

Technologies to market (Expert)

Business development (Expert)

Acquisition and shadow management (Professional)

New product or service launch (Professional)

Geographical expansion (Professional)

Company rescue or turnaround (Professional)

Close down or sell off (Professional)