Alasdair
Executive Consultant - UK - iCEO #65018

Experience

Senior Executive/Consultant Advisor combining extensive board and government level experience. Adept at leading and managing all stages of multi-million real estate development projects in UK and internationally on behalf of investors, contractors or designers

Major Achievements

 Invited to become Chief Executive Officer of private investment company designed to deliver £300m multi-faceted airport, air service, resort development, and economic regeneration project.  Facilitated successful partnership between United Kingdom and St. Helena Governments and other key stakeholders by conducting extensive negotiations with and preparing comprehensive conceptual and financial proposal for both governments.  Obtained secure government support and finance by lobbying ministerial level of UK Government.  Enabled the purchase of the 450-acre project site and won the right for the contract to proceed as planned by leading negotiations with St. Helena Governor and local representatives that resulted in necessary legislative changes, investment concessions, and marketing policies strategy approval.  Acquired support from diverse constituencies associated with the project by directing extensive public relations and parliamentary briefings.

Industry Sector Competencies

Construction Industry

Property Development

Financial Services

Private Equity

Professional Objectives

Function: Property Development Director, Project Director, Consultant

Interim Manager: Yes

Permanent Position: No

Consultant: Yes

Availability: Full time

Prefered Locations: Uk, Europe or Middle East

Additional Professional Interests

Non executive director assignments

Countries Covered

Dubai

France

Hong Kong

Saudi Arabia

UK

Operational Competencies

Business development (Expert)

Company rescue or turnaround (Expert)