Derek
CEO - UK - iCEO #63762

Experience

Results-driven and Entrepreneurial business professional with over 20 years’ experience successfully leading and propelling businesses to next level success through Accelerated Growth, Mergers & Acquisitions, Strategic Market Positioning, Operational Improvements, and Executive Board collaboration.

Major Achievements

> Built business start-up to deliver c£40m revenues > Managed 80 HQ staff and up to 450 worksite employees > Launched corporate framework to support service delivery to 50+ countries > Led Go-To-Market transformation to deliver £10m in new sales > Identified and secured over 125 regional and global sales contracts > Implemented new market strategies that increased margins and revenues by 15% and 37%.

Industry Sector Competencies

Telecommunications

Engineering

Media

Recruitment, Staffing Solutions

Professional Objectives

Function: CEO, Managing Partner and Advisory Roles

Sector: Open

Interim Manager: Yes

Permanent Position: Yes

Operational: Yes

Availability: Full time, part time, coaching on demand

Prefered Locations: Open

Additional Professional Interests

Operational coaching on demand

Non executive director assignments

Countries Covered

Australia

Singapore

UK

United Arab Emirates

USA

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)