Paul
COO/Managing Director - UK - iCEO #84480

Experience

An experienced commercial leader of technically complex and creative consumer facing companies. Proven delivery in matrixed, multifunctional, multiple (competing) brand organisations, ranging from Kids to Youth to Upscale. Across a number of platforms, geos, business and technological models. Covering the entire commercial landscape, leading teams in the UK, Russia, Nordics and CEE

Major Achievements

As COO of ViacomCBS UK group territories from, fy2017 to fy2019 delivered 3 years of the highest profit. o Whilst COO / GM / Channels and Ops of Channel 5: • Turnover: 2010: £290m 2016: £384m 32% growth • Profit: 2010: £2.6m 2016: £58.4m 2146% growth o Channel 5 was bought for £103m in 2010, a 13-year loss making company. In 2014, sold for £463m.

Industry Sector Competencies

IT/Computer Hardware

Content

Media

Professional Objectives

Function: CEO, COO, CCO

Sector: Media and Adjacent

Interim Manager: Yes

Permanent Position: Yes

Operational: Yes

Availability: Full time

Prefered Locations: Europe, MENA, APAC

Additional Professional Interests

Operational coaching on demand

Non executive director assignments

Countries Covered

UK

Operational Competencies

Technologies to market (Professional)

Business development (Professional)

Acquisition and shadow management (Professional)

New product or service launch (Professional)

Geographical expansion (Professional)

Company rescue or turnaround (Expert)