Peter
CEO - UK - iCEO #70324

Experience

CEO of 2 private equity owned companies, including transitioning one from previous owner management. Divisional President of global specialty materials company with $500 million revenue

Major Achievements

As CEO, drove earnings growth of 60% in 3 years and reduced debt by 70% in 4 years of a $300 million specialty chemical, PE owned business. Led disposal of non core businesses above normal market valuations and acquired a competitor to build market share. Led re-structuring and refocusing of a declining $500 million specialty materials business delivering over 30% earnings growth in 4 years. Managed up to 1,700 personnel in multiple global locations

Industry Sector Competencies

Active Nutritional Ingredients

Consumer Goods

Ingredients

Chemicals

Private Equity

Professional Objectives

Function: Independent Director, Chairman, Interim CEO

Sector: Food and nutritional ingredients, specialty chemicals

Interim Manager: Yes

Permanent Position: Yes

Operational: Yes

Availability: Part time, coaching on demand

Prefered Locations: North America but Flexible

Additional Professional Interests

Operational coaching on demand

Non executive director assignments

Countries Covered

Belgium

Singapore

UK

USA

Operational Competencies

Technologies to market (Professional)

Business development (Expert)

Acquisition and shadow management (Expert)

New product or service launch (Expert)

Geographical expansion (Expert)

Company rescue or turnaround (Professional)

Close down or sell off (Expert)