Michael
COO/Managing Director - UK - iCEO #79657

Experience

Managing Director with over 30 years experience in the international defence market, managing engineering companies, winning and delivering complex system solutions. Strong sales and marketing and engineering background. Drive for results, business transformation and innovation management.

Major Achievements

Managed the consolidation of 2 businesses in the same group including setting up new ERP system and an engineering team of 170 working across 3 sites in the UK. Increased operating margins from 10% to 18% in 3 years. Secured significant business pipeline in sonar systems.

Industry Sector Competencies

Electronics

Software

Systems Integration

Defense

Engineering

Professional Objectives

Function: Managing Director

Sector: Defence and Aerospace

Interim Manager: Yes

Permanent Position: No

Operational: Yes

Availability: Full time, part time

Prefered Locations: Any

Additional Professional Interests

Operational coaching on demand

Non executive director assignments

Countries Covered

India

Malaysia

Thailand

UK

Operational Competencies

Technologies to market (Expert)

Business development (Expert)

New product or service launch (Professional)

Geographical expansion (Professional)

Company rescue or turnaround (Professional)

Close down or sell off (Professional)