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COO/Managing Director - UK - iCEO #50164

Experience

I am an experienced operational manager with great business and commercial skills that I use to improve organisations in a bespoke and results focussed way

Major Achievements

• Returned company to profitability, from –12% to +4% ROS in 18 months. • Increased sales by 14% Developed new Sales and Marketing department and strategy. • Achieved ISO 9001 in eight months, HACCP operating standard by end 2000. • Reduced headcount by 33%, restructured workforce and management team without disruptions. • Increased production by 12 % and productivity by 37%.

Industry Sector Competencies

Consumer Goods

Medical Equipment

Packaging

Textiles

Engineering

Plastics

Professional Objectives

Function: CEO/MD/COO/GM

Sector: ENGINEERING, PACKAGING, CHEMICALS, PRINTING, GLASS, CERAMICS, FMCG.

Interim Manager: Yes

Permanent Position: Yes

Operational: Yes

Availability: Full time

Prefered Locations: ANYWHERE

Additional Professional Interests

Non executive director assignments

Personal financial investment: 150-350K USD

Countries Covered

Norway

Poland

UK

Operational Competencies

Technologies to market (Professional)

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)

Pre or post investment audit (Professional)