William
CEO - UK - iCEO #32669

Experience

CEO / COO with a global sales & marketing, operations and e-commerce background in travel & leisure, transport and other services. Have led business turnarounds and repeatedly driven profitable market share growth during times of recession. Worked extensively with banks & private equity as well as in large international Groups. Responsible for up to £2bn turnover and 4,000 unionised staff.

Major Achievements

Grew BL trading profits to 81% ahead of plan through raising productivity of global information services SBU by 20% and launching profitable new commercial services.

Industry Sector Competencies

E-Commerce/Internet

Office Supplies

Oil, Brochures, Publications

Aerospace

Energy-Oil-Gas

Leisure Industry

Professional Objectives

Function: CEO, COO, MD

Sector: Travel, Airline, Hotels, Online

Interim Manager: Yes

Permanent Position: Yes

Operational: Yes

Availability: Full time

Prefered Locations: London or South-East UK

Additional Professional Interests

Non executive director assignments

Countries Covered

UK

Operational Competencies

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)

Pre or post investment audit (Expert)