Jonathon
COO/Managing Director - UK - iCEO #95386

Experience

An experienced and commercially aware professional with a detailed knowledge of business operations and budget control, management and accountability. Highly motivated to ensure that others do well, recognised for creating a culture with no fear. Pro-active and able to work both individually or as part of a team.

Major Achievements

• After reviewing the top 20 key supplier agreements, I was able to renegotiate key terms which generated a £7 Million benefit over 5 years through volume rebates, Increased payment terms and early payment discounts. • Increased labour costs presented a real challenge across EMEA combined with local skill shortages allowed me to begin a programme of automation across the UK and Germany reducing labour costs, increased productivity and bottom line growth – FYI £1.4 Million. • Establishing a clear strategic approach to our European Logistics model with the introduction of TMS, delivering a 6% saving on freight across EMEA delivering a £2.8 Million annual benefit. • Talent Management through restructuring after assessing local business needs and ensuring we had the right colleagues in the right roles delivering real business added value.

Industry Sector Competencies

Consumer Goods

Textiles

Energy-Oil-Gas

Private Equity

Chemical

Professional Objectives

Function: Managing Director / COO / VP Operations

Interim Manager: Yes

Permanent Position: Yes

Operational: Yes

Availability: Full time, part time

Prefered Locations: UK

Additional Professional Interests

Operational coaching on demand

Non executive director assignments

Countries Covered

Belgium

Denmark

Ireland

Sweden

UK

Operational Competencies

ESG & sustainability strategy (Expert)

Business development (Expert)

Acquisition and shadow management (Expert)

Geographical expansion (Expert)

Company rescue or turnaround (Professional)