Andrew
COO/Managing Director - UK - iCEO #22950

Experience

Experienced Group Director, internal consultant/troubleshooter, with very strong commercial, technical and marketing skills, in sector leading global automotive Tier One, €1B. Extensive US experience, also EU and Asia, in organisation and culture change. Established a consultancy in 2005. A hands on leadership style, building team and personal strengths, and changing organisation culture.

Major Achievements

Led technical and commercial aspects of US company turnaround/restructure. 3 months initially with team, then 2 years part time support. Was Interim CTO and short term CEO during restaffing. Recruited staff at board level. 1100 employees, $200M, 25% increase in production with 20% labour redcution in 3 months, for critical single sourced Ford NAO products.

Industry Sector Competencies

Software

Automtive Vision Systems

Aerospace

Automotive

Energy-Oil-Gas

Engineering

Professional Objectives

Function: Interim Manager, Management Consultant

Sector: Organisation and culture change for best Product/process launch, not sector specific.

Interim Manager: Yes

Permanent Position: No

Operational: Yes

Availability: Full time, part time

Prefered Locations: UK, EU, USA

Additional Professional Interests

Non executive director assignments

Countries Covered

UK

USA

Operational Competencies

Technologies to market (Expert)

Business development (Expert)

Acquisition and shadow management (Professional)

New product or service launch (Expert)

Geographical expansion (Professional)

Company rescue or turnaround (Professional)

Pre or post investment audit (Professional)