William
CEO - UK - iCEO #2120

Experience

Founder and CEO of start up company following extensive senior global business experience in science based industries.

Major Achievements

Developed the business plan for a start up agricultural Biotechnology Company, in association with the scientific advisors and currently in the process of raising $7mm venture capital in Series A financing to enable operations. Raised $5mm from venture capitalists (Michael Brown Associates and First National Bank of Kentucky) for bid to buy out laboratory facilities equipment and staff of Dow as a Contract Laboratory and set up as independent business (Bid unsuccessful as the property is being sold as housing land). Developed Global strategy for fungicide business unit in 1997 to : become profitable by 2000 (following product launch), be more productive in use of company resources (SARD at 5% of sales less than company average), have development projects in the 2 core segments through discovery or licensing, grow fungicide business from $65mm to $375mm by 2007 though discovery or acquisition. All of these objectives were met in 2001 through my leadership.

Industry Sector Competencies

BioTech

Professional Objectives

Function: CEO, COO

Sector: Biotechnology

Interim Manager: Yes

Permanent Position: Yes

Availability: Full time

Prefered Locations: Europe

Countries Covered

France

Operational Competencies

Technologies to market (Professional)

Business development (Professional)

Acquisition and shadow management (Professional)

New product or service launch (Professional)

Geographical expansion (Professional)

Company rescue or turnaround (Professional)

Close down or sell off (Professional)

Pre or post investment audit (Professional)