Brian
COO/Managing Director - UK - iCEO #28236

Experience

Previously main board director of large privately owned international shipping company. Since 2000, director of strategy and business development for specialist high purity chemical company working at senior level with semi conductor industry, UK and oversea governments. Company strategy was for sale and release of equity to 2 major shareholders. Achieved March 07.

Major Achievements

Created new manufacturing facilities in Asia, on time and on budget, initially working with a partner thereafter through wholly owned facilities and staff. This office became the regional operations centre for Asia and now employs 20 people generating turnover in excess of $10 million. As chairman and "responsible person" under local laws I had total responsibility for all business planning approval and implementation over a 5 year period. The region now has 2 additional offices in other high profile countries and will be construcing a new Research and Development Centre plu Manufacturing facilty shortly.

Industry Sector Competencies

E-Commerce/Internet

Consumer Goods

Chemical manufacture

International Shipping

Professional Objectives

Function: COO or MD

Sector: International shipping and logistics, SME business development

Interim Manager: No

Permanent Position: Yes

Operational: Yes

Availability: Full time

Prefered Locations: uk

Countries Covered

UK

Operational Competencies

Business development (Expert)

Acquisition and shadow management (Expert)

New product or service launch (Expert)

Geographical expansion (Expert)

Company rescue or turnaround (Expert)

Close down or sell off (Expert)