Keith
COO/Managing Director - UK - iCEO #34554

Experience

Strategic and proactive management in the development of the UK and global arms of 2 market-leading US companies, dealing with operations, infrastructure, IT, resource selection and development, business growth, finance and administration.

Major Achievements

Built global arm of market leading US company from concept to global force in only 4 years with a 6M pa turnover, offices and development centres in Warrington, London, South Africa and Australia and a client base extending across 9 countries in 4 continents. Located new markets and areas of product development that gained significant advantage over competitors and captured 4 major customers. Responsible for 26 multi-disciplined FTE across 4 sites in the UK, contractors in Australia, UK, Ireland and Canada and outsourced development companies in South Africa and Russia.

Industry Sector Competencies

IT/Computer Hardware

Software

Systems Integration

IT

Financial Services

Professional Objectives

Function: Operations Director, Development Director

Sector: IT, Services

Interim Manager: Yes

Permanent Position: Yes

Operational: Yes

Availability: Full time

Prefered Locations: Midlands, Yorkshire

Additional Professional Interests

Non executive director assignments

Countries Covered

Greece

Switzerland

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)