Kathryn
Business Development Director - UK - iCEO #69184

Experience

A professional Interim and exceptional leader of transformational change, with more than 15 years experience in infrastructure, transport, construction, and retail. A commercial lawyer with an MBA who has held senior positions with major international and UK companies

Major Achievements

Managed a team of 400 as Divisional Director • Increased profit and turnover through effective team and customer management resulting in crucial negotiations of £470m new business with 50% secured. Adopted operational excellence and implemented robust commercial controls, whilst enhancing all marketing and communication tools. • In partnership with Network Rail (May Gurneys largest client) led the implementation of world-class customer/supplier relationship management strategies, and engagement processes. Defined joint business plans, improved and set out effective procurement processes, provided initial strategy for the transformational change program.

Industry Sector Competencies

Construction Industry

Infrastructure

Media

Public Sector

Transport

Professional Objectives

Function: Strategy

Sector: Retail, Media, Construction, Infrastructure, Transport, FM

Interim Manager: Yes

Permanent Position: Yes

Consultant: Yes

Availability: Full time

Prefered Locations: Any

Additional Professional Interests

Non executive director assignments

Countries Covered

UK

USA

Operational Competencies

Business development (Expert)

Acquisition and shadow management (Professional)

New product or service launch (Expert)

Geographical expansion (Expert)

Company rescue or turnaround (Expert)

Close down or sell off (Professional)

Pre or post investment audit (Professional)