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Executive iCEO #86664
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Ian's Profile

  • PositionCOO/Managing Director
  • NationalityUK
  • Home countryUK

Experience

Experienced business leader across fast paced and dynamic businesses within Retail sector. Adept in blending highly productive and effective teams achieving outstanding results. Responsibilities including Marketing, Sales, Commercial purchasing, HR, and full P&L management.

Major Achievements

Ian has managed large organizations with over 10,000 employees, taking businesses from lost making to being market leaders, countries including UK, China, Russia and The Baltics. Turnover has been in excess of 1.2 Billion USD in a number of those companies. He has also been a leader of start up businesses and also downsizing during challenging times.

Industry Sector Competencies

E-Commerce/Internet
Consumer Goods
Retail expert

Professional Objectives

Function: Managing Director / CEO / Non-Executive Director
Sector: Retail, Manufacturing, E-Commerce
Interim Manager: Yes
Permanent Position: Yes
Operational: Yes
Availability: Full time, part time, coaching on demand
Prefered Locations: UK / Europe / Asia

Additional Professional Interests

Operational coaching on demand
Non executive director assignments

Countries Covered

China
Russia
UK

Operational Competencies

Business development (Expert)
New product or service launch (Expert)
Geographical expansion (Expert)
Company rescue or turnaround (Expert)

Nationality

UK

Home Country

UK

Availability

Full time
Part time
Coaching on demand

Education

National Diploma Higher Education Solent University, Southampton

Languages

English

Management Experience

More than 15 years

Company Size

Start-up, SMB, Multinational

Interim Manager

Yes

Founder or Co-Founder

Yes

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