Chris
CEO - UK - iCEO #50032

Experience

An experienced Chief Executive/Interim professional with a significant record of profitability enhancement and business expansion achievement within large corporate and SME-sized technology based companies, ranging from £4 million to £600 million in annual revenues.

Major Achievements

Turned around loss-making AIM-listed £16M t/o SME employing 85 people to a profitable automotive aftermarket supplier generating 4% PAI. Saved £10 million p.a. by integrating two automotive business units with 2,500 employees into single revenue division generating £600M in annual revenues. Led team through complex competitor acquisition, resulting in the addition of £3 million in annual net earnings.

Industry Sector Competencies

Electronics

Automotive

Plastics

Professional Objectives

Function: Interim/Turnaround Management or Permanent CEO/MD

Sector: Manufacturing

Interim Manager: Yes

Permanent Position: Yes

Operational: Yes

Availability: Full time

Prefered Locations: Europe

Additional Professional Interests

Non executive director assignments

Personal financial investment: 150-350K USD

Countries Covered

South Africa

UK

USA

Operational Competencies

Technologies to market (Expert)

Business development (Professional)

Acquisition and shadow management (Expert)

Geographical expansion (Professional)

Company rescue or turnaround (Professional)