Hesham
CEO - UK - iCEO #14747

Experience

An entrepreneurial international executive with extensive experience growing global businesses and an established track record of strategy development, line management and business development skills. His experience includes various independent advisory and entrepreneurial roles in a number of geographies and sectors including technology, media and most recently financial services.

Major Achievements

Launch of merchant banking and investment management business regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Acting Finance and Compliance officer. Extensive range of transaction activities across the capital structure Introducing business plan/vision, financial model, and operational plans for new venture, meeting all targets and growing business with minimal resources. Launching business from zero to $3 million in sales, creating product with unique value proposition and expanding new venture with no external financing via discerning strategic vision. Cultivating strategic alliances with key global suppliers, distribution partners, software developers, and search providers including Google, Yahoo!, and IAC, driving profit growth. Transforming operations, boosting revenue from zero to $2 million and building team from 6 to 16. Aligning joint venture partners to new business strategy and resolved internal issues growing market share to #1 in sector and delivering profit in challenging internet market.

Industry Sector Competencies

E-Commerce/Internet

Software

Financial Services

Media

Private Equity

Professional Objectives

Function: CEO, MD, COO, Regional VP/MD,

Sector: Financial Services

Interim Manager: Yes

Permanent Position: Yes

Operational: Yes

Availability: Full time

Prefered Locations: London

Additional Professional Interests

Non executive director assignments

Countries Covered

UK

USA

Operational Competencies

Technologies to market (Expert)

Business development (Expert)

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 (Expert)